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Cleveland/El Cariso
Overview
The Cleveland Forest RV Resort provides a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the bustle of Southern California without sacrificing modern comforts. Situated near the El Cariso area of Lake Elsinore, this gated RV community offers a serene environment surrounded by the natural beauty of the Cleveland National Forest. It serves as an ideal basecamp for travelers who appreciate a quiet, well-maintained setting that prioritizes privacy and relaxation within a scenic mountainous backdrop.
Location & Surroundings
Positioned along the famous Ortega Highway, the park offers a unique vantage point between Orange County and the Inland Empire. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged hillsides, coastal sage scrub, and ancient oak trees, providing a refreshing change of pace from the urban sprawl. Guests can enjoy the crisp mountain air and panoramic views that stretch across the canyons, making it feel like a remote getaway despite being a short drive from city services.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is designed to accommodate modern RVs with ease, featuring level sites with full hookup connections that include both 30 and 50-amp electrical service. Travelers can take advantage of the sparkling outdoor swimming pool and a clubhouse that serves as a hub for community interactions. Additional conveniences include well-maintained laundry facilities and clean restrooms, ensuring that your stay remains comfortable whether you are visiting for a few days or an entire season.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts will find no shortage of activities, with the Cleveland National Forest offering miles of hiking, equestrian, and mountain biking trails just minutes away. A short drive down the mountain leads to Lake Elsinore, where visitors can engage in boating, fishing, or even skydiving. For a change of pace, the Temecula Valley Wine Country is within easy reach, offering world-class tasting rooms and the historic charm of Old Town Temecula.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is best suited for long-term travelers and retirees seeking a stable, quiet community with a strong sense of security. It is an excellent choice for RVers who enjoy a rustic mountain atmosphere but still require high-quality infrastructure like paved pads and reliable utilities. If you prefer birdwatching, stargazing, and quiet evenings over high-energy resort activities, this park will likely fit your travel style perfectly.
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
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User Reviews
Ariana Rivera
This Place is for the Memory of all the fallen warriors WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER'S. Made me feel so proud to come and tidy it up a bit so people can enjoy a nice picnic, some nice quiet reading time, or maybe just some Peace and quiet Check out all those plack's on the wall. So many Folks have passed away doing what they loved. This is something I love doing too. Beautifying our forest lands and protecting them. Help us by keeping it clean, use the potties available to the public, I noticed so much Toilet paper outside of them. Its Our responsibility as American Citizens to keep our Public lands clean of litter. Hope you enjoy.
Brad
Great campground, terrible location. There are a few good campsites here that offer some privacy and a level place to put your tent. The campground was mostly empty the Friday night I camped here, however that didn't mean I had a quiet night. Like others have mentioned, the road noise is pretty much constant and annoying. The proximity to Ortega Highway and being right up the hill from Lake Elsinore also creates another problem: people come up here to party (not camp). There was trash all over this campground, tons of broken glass, and empty beer cans and bottles everywhere. At around 12am on my night, a couple cars came into the campground with their music blasting, shouting, laughing, throwing beer bottles, until about 2am. It was extremely annoying, to put it lightly and of course my safety was also a concern. At around 6am the road of motorcycle woke me up and I couldn't get out of there fast enough. It's a shame because the campground itself is nice, it's just ruined by people.
Matthew Hengst
It’s a $15 a night campsite relatively accessible from OC which has water and bathrooms. Unfortunately it is right off the side of Ortega so if your sensitive to traffic noise you won’t like this one particularly with all the overly loud motorcycles. Sites themselves are rather nice with ample shade under the oaks but located very close to each other. On the plus side we were here on a Friday and Saturday in January and had it pretty much to ourselves.
Bud Betternippers
I always enjoyed this place in the late 80s very early 90s camping as a teen and young adult living In Laguna Hills MV high Graduate ! We partied are butts off here loved going up the road at night and hiking during the day .. truly a great place and would love to visit again but probably would never have the chance living almost 2700 miles way now and having no family in the area anymore …
Rebecca C
Stopped off for a quick road stop on my way to Lake Elsinore and found this small campground with 24 spaces practically stacked on top of each other right next to the busy 74 Ortega Highway. Although it did not appear busy it could easily be on the weekends as a quick getaway spot close to the Lake. Parking is limited to maybe 1 vehicle🚗 per spot since the road is narrow and permits only one way traffic. There is handicap ♿ parking near the bathrooms 🚽 and a fresh water spigot on either side of the grounds. Large trash🗑 bins are also available to help leave no trace. 💰$15 per camp site 💰$5 for a day pass Each site appears to have significant shading from the trees 🌳 but during my stop between 2-3pm the temperature 🌡 read 106 outside 🥵. With the fire station across the street and low hanging trees I imagine camp fires 🔥 have to be small and the signs indicated they could not burn out but must be put out.