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El Prado Group

Cleveland National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAnza-Borrego DesertCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (9)
El Prado Group
🟢 3 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
1 of the last 21 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 2 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

El Prado Group in California has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Big Sage, 👥 #Buckwheat
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Whitethorn, 👥 #Yerba Santa
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #Big Sage

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite EL P #Big Sage — Big Sage Parking Area
Site EL P #Big Sage · Big Sage Parking AreaDescanso Recreation
Campsite EL P #Big Sage — Big Sage Site
Site EL P #Big Sage · Big Sage SiteDescanso Recreation
Campsite EL P #Buckwheat — Buckwheat Campsite
Site EL P #Buckwheat · Buckwheat CampsiteDescanso Recreation
Campsite EL P #Buckwheat — Buckwheat Campsite
Site EL P #Buckwheat · Buckwheat CampsiteDescanso Recreation
Campsite EL P #Whitethorn — Whitethorn Campsite Amenities
Site EL P #Whitethorn · Whitethorn Campsite AmenitiesDescanso Recreation
Campsite EL P #Whitethorn — Whitethorn Campsite Parking
Site EL P #Whitethorn · Whitethorn Campsite ParkingDescanso Recreation
Campsite EL P #Yerba Santa — Yerba Santa Campsite
Site EL P #Yerba Santa · Yerba Santa CampsiteDescanso Recreation
Campsite EL P #Yerba Santa — Yerba Santa Campsite
Site EL P #Yerba Santa · Yerba Santa CampsiteDescanso Recreation
⚡ 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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at El Prado Group over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 3–10 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

👥 Group site📍 ~131 mi from LA💵 $60–$90/nightGroup Standard NonelectricGroup Tent Only Area Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding🎒 wildlife viewing🎥 43K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆8 ratings
5★3
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 much does it cost to camp at El Prado Group?

Campsite fees at El Prado Group run about $60–$90/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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 18 openings at El Prado Group over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 3–10 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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