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El Prado Group

Cleveland National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAnza-Borrego DesertCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (9)
El Prado Group
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 5 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7d ago.
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💡 In short

El Prado Group in California is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.5 mi away (straight line).

⚡ ChargePoint15.5 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.4 midirections →
⚡ EVgo17.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 8 openings at El Prado Group over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, most of them for stays 3–18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~131 mi from LA

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆9 ratings
5★4
4★3
3★2
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.0/4
Verizon2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ El Prado Group FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at El Prado Group?

El Prado Group in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at El Prado Group when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like El Prado Group often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at El Prado Group?

CampSage's scans caught 8 openings at El Prado Group over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, most of them for stays 3–18 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is El Prado Group a good campground?

El Prado Group holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 9 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at El Prado Group?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at El Prado Group, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 3 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is El Prado Group located?

El Prado Group is located in Anza-Borrego Desert, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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