Oak Grove Campground

Cleveland National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAnza-Borrego DesertCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (344)

🟢 16 open windows as of Oct 12 — soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19

1 of the last 92 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 57 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 14h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Oak Grove Campground in California has 16 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19. 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

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, Ribbonwood #058–Ribbonwood #063 next to each othersites Oak Loop #003, #005, #006, #007, #009, #010, #011, #012, #014, #015, #017, #019, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #027, Ribbonwood #030, #031, #032, #035, #037, #038, #039, #042, #044, #045, #046, #049, #053, #054, #055, #056, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062, #063

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 Ribbonwood #033 & Ribbonwood #034 next to each othersites Oak Loop #008, #016, #018, #020, Ribbonwood #033, #034, #040, #041, #043, #047, #048, #050

Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →sites Oak Loop #013, Ribbonwood #057

Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Ribbonwood #033 & Ribbonwood #034 next to each othersites Oak Loop #008, #016, #018, #020, Ribbonwood #033, #034, #043, #050, #057

Sat Oct 24 – Tue Oct 273 nightsbook these dates →sites Oak Loop #017

Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Ribbonwood #047–Ribbonwood #049 next to each othersites Oak Loop #005, #006, #015, Ribbonwood #040, #041, #047, #048, #049, #058

Wed Oct 28 – Sat Oct 313 nightsbook these dates →sites Oak Loop #013, Ribbonwood #038

Sat Oct 31 – Tue Nov 33 nightsbook these dates →sites Ribbonwood #044

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Charging station15.9 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger20.0 midirections →

⚡ Santa Ysabel Supercharger20.3 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 31 openings at Oak Grove Campground over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 4–31 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

📍 ~95 mi from LA💵 $15–$30/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎥 30K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆344 ratings

5★192

4★83

3★37

2★10

1★22

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.1/4

Verizon2.0/4

T-Mobile1.4/4

Sprint retired1.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Oak Grove Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Oak Grove Campground?

Oak Grove Campground 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 Oak Grove Campground?

Campsite fees at Oak Grove Campground run about $15–$30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Oak Grove Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Oak Grove Campground 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 Oak Grove Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 31 openings at Oak Grove Campground over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 4–31 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 Oak Grove Campground a good campground?

Oak Grove Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 344 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Oak Grove Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Oak Grove Campground, AT&T rates highest at 2.1 out of 5 from 110 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Oak Grove Campground located?

Oak Grove Campground 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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