Fry Creek Campground

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Phone: 7607880250

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• Toilets: Vault Toilet (Forest Service, Sep 30, 2026)
• directions: From Los Angeles, CA: head south on I-15 Fwy, go east on Hwy 76 for approximatley 20 miles, turn left onto South Grade Rd. (S6), follow South Grade up to the top of Palomar Mountain. Once at the top, turn left to continue on South Grade Rd/ Canfield Rd. Continue for approximately 2.5 miles and turn left into Fry Creek Campground, approximatley 0.25 miles past Observatory Campground. From San Diego, CA: Head north on I-15 Fwy, go east on Hwy 76 for approximatley 20 miles, turn left onto South Gr… (Recreation.gov, Feb 25, 2026)
• Fees: Fees: $15/Night for single unit, $5/Night for extra vehicle. (Forest Service, Sep 30, 2026)
• $15 a night (Forest Service, Sep 30, 2026)
• Fire rules: Forest Order 02-26-10 allows a campfire at this developed site through Dec 31, 2026. The ban applies outside the listed sites. (Forest Service, Jun 12, 2026)
• Gate: Fry Creek is open seasonally from April 1st through December 1st, 2024. (Forest Service, Sep 30, 2026)
• Status: Open (Forest Service, Sep 30, 2026)
• Pass: Adventure Pass required (Forest Service, Sep 30, 2026)
• Phone: 7607880250 (Recreation.gov, Feb 25, 2026)
• Booking: Reserve ahead (Recreation.gov, Feb 25, 2026)
• shade: yes (Recreation.gov, Feb 25, 2026)
• 12 sites (Recreation.gov, Feb 25, 2026)
• status banner: Site Open (Forest Service, Sep 30, 2026)
• Water: Potable water is not available at this site. Boil Water Advisory – Fry Creek & Observatory Campgrounds (Forest Service, Sep 30, 2026)