Directions
To Camp Cuyamaca, 12561 CA-79, Descanso, CA 91916:
Take I-8 east from San Diego. Exit on Hwy 79 north and in 2.5 miles, turn left to stay on Hwy 79. Follow signs to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Drive north on Hwy 79 for 6 more miles and turn right into Camp Cuyamaca.
If your mapping app tells you to drive down Upper Green Valley Fire Road from Sunrise Hwy, disregard those directions. Upper Green Valley Fire Road is often locked on either side by State Parks officials. Camp Cuyamaca can only be accessed via Hwy 79.
Turn left as you exit Camp Cuyamaca and drive south on Hwy 79 for 6 miles. Turn right on Viejas Blvd. Travel West on Viejas Blvd for 1 mile and turn right into the Merrigan Fire Road parking lot.
To Green Valley:
Turn left as you exit Camp Cuyamaca and drive south on Hwy 79 for 2 miles.
To Paso Picacho:
Turn right as you exit Camp Cuyamaca and drive north on Hwy 79 for 3 miles.
To Sunrise:
Turn right as you exit Camp Cuyamaca and drive north on Hwy 79 for 8 miles. Turn right on Sunrise Hwy and drive 3 miles.
To Pedro Fages:
Turn right as you exit Camp Cuyamaca and drive north on Hwy 79 for 8 miles. Turn right on Sunrise Hwy and drive 1.6 miles. Pedro Fages monument and aid station will be on the north side of the road.
Lodging
Unfortunately, the State Park will no longer be allowing tent camping adjacent to the starting area of the race. Car camping is still ok, and we are also offering the dorm rooms once again.
The dormitories consist of a large common room split into 4 sections. Each section has about 12 bunk beds, and restrooms and showers are inside the building. The charge for a bunk is $53 per person, per night. This fee is set by Camp Cuyamaca, and the race makes absolutely no money from this service. If you would like to reserve a bunk, you may do so through Ultrasignup when you register for the race.
Click here to reserve a bunk after you have already registered.
Camping is also available at Paso Picacho and Green Valley campgrounds within Cuyamaca Ranch State Park.
The Lake Cuyamaca is nearby, and has scenic rooms overlooking the lake. They are right outside of the State Park.
Nearby Julian and Alpine would be good places to look for a hotel.