Lake Morena County Park

2550 Lake Morena Drive, Campo, CA 91906
Park: (619) 579-4101
Reservations Center: (858) 565-3600, (877) 565-3600
Fishing Report: (619) 687-1496

Camping Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days per week
Day-use Hours: Sunrise - 1/2-hour before sunset 
Fishing/Boating Hours: Oct. - March: 6 a.m. – 1/2 hour before sunset, daily | April - Sept.: 5:30 a.m. – 1/2 hour before sunset, daily

Day-Use parking is $5. Updated park brochure. See our latest fishing report. 

About the Park

Lake Morena County Park is a camping and fishing park in East County San Diego. The park has a mix of desert, coastal, and mountain habitats.  Lake Morena is at 3,000 feet above sea level. The park also has 8 miles of trails for walking and biking, TRACK trails for kids, a pavilion, and a playground.

The park is a popular vacation spot for many reasons:

• It’s a hop, skip and jump away from the well-known Pacific Crest Trail.
• The lake is regularly stocked with different types of fish.
• On site are a number of partial RV sites, 86 campsites and group sites – even wilderness cabins!
• There are plenty of picnic areas for day use.

Be sure to bring water, a snack, good footwear, and sun protection. 

Motorized boats can be rented for fishing and touring the lake. Swimming and direct body contact with the water are not allowed. For more information, call the park at (619) 579-4101. Also, the boat dock may close during bad weather, including high winds, storms, rain, or snow. Be sure to call ahead.

Boat Launch Information

All vessels and equipment must pass a quagga inspection prior to launch. To pass a quagga inspection, vessels and equipment must be clean, drained and dry:

• Make sure to clean off any mud, plants, fish, or animals from the watercraft, equipment, and trailers.
• Make sure all water is drained from the watercraft.  This includes the lower outboard unit, ballast, live-well, buckets, etc. Drain plugs should be unplugged before arrival.
• Dry all areas and equipment.  This includes anchor lines, life vests, waders, live wells, and trailers.

Boat Rental Fees

• The weekday rate applies from Monday to Friday, except on holidays.
• You may provide your own rowboat.
• The speed limit is 10 MPH; no waterskiing.
• Swimming is not allowed, and no direct body contact with the water is permitted.

Fishing Fees

IMPORTANT: You will need a County-issued permit.   Fees for the permit are listed below.  You must also have a State-issued Fishing License.  The license is not available at Lake Morena or other facilities nearby. Be sure to get your State-issued Fishing License before your visit.

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