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Campo, California is a small town located close to the [[Southern Terminus Monument (Pacific Crest Trail)|southern terminus]] of the [[Pacific Crest Trail]].
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Campo, California is a small town located near the [[Southern Terminus Monument (Pacific Crest Trail)|southern terminus]] of the [[Pacific Crest Trail]]. It is approximately 50 miles east of San Diego, California.
  
== Getting to Campo ==
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==Access from the Trail==
Campo is located approximately 50 miles east of San Diego, California. Rome2Rio offers details on [https://www.rome2rio.com/map/San-Diego/Campo-CA-USA getting to Campo] from San Diego, as does the [https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/backcountry-basics/pct-transportation/directions-southern-terminus-pct/ website of the Pacific Crest Trail Association].
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Campo is a short walk from the [[PCT]].
  
=== By car ===
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==Lodging==
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Hikers are usually allowed to camp behind the Stone Store Museum in town before starting their hike. Enquire at the general store before setting up your tent.
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==Resupply==
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===Groceries===
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There is a small general store offering a basic selection of foods and supplies. Note that the store often runs out of stove fuel canisters in hiking season, so if needed, it is wise to pick up gas before arriving in Campo.
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===Gear Shops===
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===Stove Fuel===
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The general store carries stove fuel, but can run out of inventory during hiking season.
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===Shipping Services===
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Campo has a US Post Office that will hold boxes for hikers. Check the USPS website for [https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?locationType=po&searchRadius=20&fdbid=1356807&latitude=32.607282&longitude=-116.470872& opening hours].
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==Fast Food, Restaurants, and Bars==
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==Trails Angels==
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==Attractions==
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==Transportation Services==
 
It takes approximately 1 hour and 15 mins to drive from central San Diego to Campo.
 
It takes approximately 1 hour and 15 mins to drive from central San Diego to Campo.
  
=== By public transport ===
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Rome2Rio offers details on [https://www.rome2rio.com/map/San-Diego/Campo-CA-USA getting to Campo] from San Diego, as does the [https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/backcountry-basics/pct-transportation/directions-southern-terminus-pct/ website of the Pacific Crest Trail Association].
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===Buses===
 
Campo is served 3 times a day (not weekends) by bus route 894, from El Cajon Transit Center in eastern San Diego. San Diego Metropolitan Transit Systems provides more [https://www.sdmts.com/sites/all/themes/mts/templates/sdg/pdf/894.pdf information on times and fares (PDF, 3.2MB)].
 
Campo is served 3 times a day (not weekends) by bus route 894, from El Cajon Transit Center in eastern San Diego. San Diego Metropolitan Transit Systems provides more [https://www.sdmts.com/sites/all/themes/mts/templates/sdg/pdf/894.pdf information on times and fares (PDF, 3.2MB)].
  
 
The El Cajon stop on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley San Diego Trolley's Orange Line] provides access to El Cajon Transit Center. From downtown San Diego, the journey takes approximately 40 minutes.
 
The El Cajon stop on the [https://www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time-maps-and-routes/trolley San Diego Trolley's Orange Line] provides access to El Cajon Transit Center. From downtown San Diego, the journey takes approximately 40 minutes.
  
== Facilities ==
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===Airports===
Campo is a small town with limited facilities. There is a small general store offering a basic selection of foods and supplies. Note that the store often runs out of gas canisters in hiking season, so if needed, it is wise to pick up gas before arriving in Campo.
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===Train Stations===
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===Ride Hailing Services, Shuttles, and Taxis===
  
There is also a Post Office that will hold boxes for hikers. Check the USPS website for [https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?locationType=po&searchRadius=20&fdbid=1356807&latitude=32.607282&longitude=-116.470872& opening hours].
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==References==
  
=== Camping ===
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Hikers are usually allowed to camp behind the Stone Store Museum in town before starting their hike. Enquire at the general store before setting up your tent.
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==External Links==
  
 
[[Category: Pacific Crest Trail]]
 
[[Category: Pacific Crest Trail]]
 
[[Category: Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Locations]]
 
[[Category: Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Locations]]
 
[[Category: Pacific Crest Trail in California]]
 
[[Category: Pacific Crest Trail in California]]

Revision as of 21:12, 14 October 2019

Campo, California is a small town located near the southern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail. It is approximately 50 miles east of San Diego, California.

Access from the Trail

Campo is a short walk from the PCT.

Lodging

Hikers are usually allowed to camp behind the Stone Store Museum in town before starting their hike. Enquire at the general store before setting up your tent.

Resupply

Groceries

There is a small general store offering a basic selection of foods and supplies. Note that the store often runs out of stove fuel canisters in hiking season, so if needed, it is wise to pick up gas before arriving in Campo.

Gear Shops

Stove Fuel

The general store carries stove fuel, but can run out of inventory during hiking season.

Shipping Services

Campo has a US Post Office that will hold boxes for hikers. Check the USPS website for opening hours.

Fast Food, Restaurants, and Bars

Trails Angels

Attractions

Transportation Services

It takes approximately 1 hour and 15 mins to drive from central San Diego to Campo.

Rome2Rio offers details on getting to Campo from San Diego, as does the website of the Pacific Crest Trail Association.

Buses

Campo is served 3 times a day (not weekends) by bus route 894, from El Cajon Transit Center in eastern San Diego. San Diego Metropolitan Transit Systems provides more information on times and fares (PDF, 3.2MB).

The El Cajon stop on the San Diego Trolley's Orange Line provides access to El Cajon Transit Center. From downtown San Diego, the journey takes approximately 40 minutes.

Airports

Train Stations

Ride Hailing Services, Shuttles, and Taxis

References


External Links