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Revision as of 16:55, 2 December 2021
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.
LongTrailsMap.net:PCT Map link:
Contents
Access from the Trail
Campo is a short walk from the PCT.
Food and Drink
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.
Hiker Boxes
Lodging
Hotels and Motels
Hostels
Camping
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.
Camp Lockett Event & Equestrian Facility (aka CLEEF), near the Southern Terminus, offers primitive camping for $10 per night and can be reserved in advance online.
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
