U.S. Forest Service · Cleveland National Forest · Aguanga, CA

Dripping Springs Campground

Dripping Springs campground is a wonderful campground adjacent to the Agua Tibia Wilderness.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov33 sites25 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups26
Equestrian5
Tent-only2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

33 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
01StandardPull-through25PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
02StandardPull-through25PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
03StandardBack-in25PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
04StandardBack-in25PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
05StandardBack-in25PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
06StandardBack-in25PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
07StandardBack-in25PavedPartial15 / 4Yes
08StandardBack-in25PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
09StandardBack-in25PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
10StandardBack-in25PavedPartial8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length25 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes

The campground facilities include restrooms and potable water. No showers or other amenities are available at this location.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestCleveland National Forest
BookingFourteen (14) sites are available for reservation at 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov.
Fees$25/night for single unit, $50/night for double unit, $5.00 for day use.
RulesVehicles 27 ft. max.

Cleveland National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Dripping Springs Campground40°50°60°70°80°January: 5.93 inches of precipitation, 6.2 inches of snowFebruary: 7.34 inches of precipitation, 10.6 inches of snowMarch: 4.61 inches of precipitation, 3.1 inches of snowApril: 2.00 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowMay: 0.89 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.17 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.29 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.68 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.21 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 2.25 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowDecember: 4.56 inches of precipitation, 2.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 44.2°F averageFebruary: 43.6°F averageMarch: 47.3°F averageApril: 51.5°F averageMay: 58.8°F averageJune: 67.8°F averageJuly: 74.1°F averageAugust: 74.5°F averageSeptember: 69.4°F averageOctober: 59.9°F averageNovember: 50.3°F averageDecember: 43.7°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Palomar Mtn Obsy, 10 miles from the campground at 5,550 feet, station USC00046657 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 30 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 26 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Campground is 11 miles east of Temecula off of Highway 79.

Nearest townAguanga, California
Coordinates33.4639° N, 116.9708° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗23.1 mi
Outdoor gearSoboba Flight Park ↗24.5 mi
RV sales & serviceMountain Air Mobile Home Sales ↗32.1 mi

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Dripping Springs Campground - Cleveland National Forest, CA

Worth a stop

The campground is directly adjacent to Agua Tibia Wilderness. This wilderness area includes a 20-mile hiking loop. The campground is also near Temecula, California, and the Temecula Wine Country.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Agua Tibia Wilderness.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

The campground is adjacent to sensitive riparian habitat which is home to the endangered Arroyo Toad. The hills surrounding the campground are covered in southern California chaparral which is host to a diverse population of flora and fauna. The mountain tops above the campground are lined with coniferous forest.

Recreation

Recreation in the area includes hiking, trail running, and backpacking.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Dripping Springs Campground?

Sites at Dripping Springs Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Fourteen (14) sites are available for reservation at 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Dripping Springs Campground?

$25/night for single unit, $50/night for double unit, $5.00 for day use.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Dripping Springs Campground?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Dripping Springs Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Dripping Springs Campground have?

33 sites, including 26 standard sites without power, 5 equestrian sites, and 2 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Dripping Springs Campground?

The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Dripping Springs Campground?

No showers or other amenities are available at this location.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Dripping Springs Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Dripping Springs Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Dripping Springs Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Vehicles 27 ft.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Dripping Springs Campground?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to Dripping Springs Campground?

Aguanga, California. The campground is directly adjacent to Agua Tibia Wilderness.

Source: Getting there

What if Dripping Springs Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Fry Creek Campground (9.7 mi), Observatory Campground (10 mi), and Oak Grove Campground (11.6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby