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CAMPING

The campground at Dixon Lake is being taken over for the Rumble at the Ranch.

There are showers in the campground! We will assign campspots and if you would like the campsite information please see here. 

All registrants are open to camp in the open tent camping areas, this is first come first serve. Premium camping spots are also available, and many spots have hook ups, those are reserved for RVs (most have room for multiple riders).  

Wood fires are never allowed (this includes pressed logs) anywhere in the park.  Campsite barbecues are designed for charcoal only, and the use of wood or wood products in the barbecues may result in the loss of camping privileges. Propane pits are also allowed.

Campground and picnic area reservation can be made online on the racer registration site. Please note that only reservations for campsites and picnic shelters are available online. 

Check-in time for camping is any time after 10:00 on Friday and checkout is noon on Monday.

DELUXE CAMPSITES DO NOT HAVE A REGULAR 120V OUTLET BUT RATHER A 30AMP OUTLET. ADAPTERS CAN BE USED AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE CONCESSION STAND.

• Charcoal fires only. NO WOOD OR PAPER FIRES ALLOWED. •

 • Quiet time is 11:59 P.M.

• CHECK OUT TIME – 12:00 NOON.

• You may only have multiple vehicles per site but cannot block the roads. Trailers and fifth-wheels are considered a vehicle. Guests must park in the day-use parking area.

• No swimming, wading, or water contact of any kind. • Removal or disturbance of any wildlife or vegetation is prohibited.

• This is a public campground. Do not leave camping gear unattended in the open. Lock valuables in your vehicle.

• Attaching any ropes, laundry, or other items to trees or bushes is prohibited.

• All persons are required to keep their campsites clean. Place all trash and litter in proper receptacles.

• Alcohol permitted in campgrounds only.

• Smoking is not permitted in any City of Escondido park.

• All drivers must have a valid driver’s license.

• VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO CITATION OR EJECTION BY PARK RANGER.

Nearby Hotels

Best Western Escondido Hotel

1700 Seven Oaks Rd, Escondido, CA 92026

(760) 740-1700

Quality Inn Escondido Downtown

501 W Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

(760) 745-6100

Dixon Lake is a jewel in the hills above Escondido.  Campsites at Dixon Lake range from secluded and shaded, to wide open views of the lake, mountains or city lights. The campground is open year-round, with 24 hour accessibility.  Roads and trails from the Dixon Lake campground provide walking access to great trout, catfish and bass spots along the shore. There are boats available for rent at the Park's concessions as well.

Raccoon Update:

If you've been to Dixon Lake lately, you may have noticed that we've had a bit of an increase in 4-legged bandit activity.  Our raccoon population has been taking advantage of food and trash left out on tables and near trash cans.  While the raccoons are not as dangerous as the famous Yosemite bears, they can be quite assertive when it comes to taking what they want, when they want it.  Here are a few tips to keep the "bandits" at bay:

• Never leave food out on tables when you leave your campsite.  Put all food in your car or in the food storage locker provided on the campsite.
• Do not entice the raccoons with handouts.  This only makes them expect to be fed, which leads to assertive behavior when they're ignored.
• Make sure the lid to your trash can is fully secured.  You may notice raccoon tracks on our trash can lids, because they can climb easily.  However, they have not been able to open lids that are properly secured.
• Don't leave extra bags of trash next to the trash cans.  If you have more trash than will fit in a trash can, notify a member of the Dixon Lake staff.  Someone will stop by and properly dispose of the excess trash.
• Finally, remember that raccoons and pets don't mix, and pet food left out on your campsite will only invite trouble.

Rules and Regulations for Dogs at Dixon Lake

• All dogs must be maintained on a leash of no more than 6' at all times. The leash must be held or controlled by the person handling the dog.

• All persons bringing dogs to Dixon Lake shall be responsible for immediately cleaning up after the dog. Waste disposal bags shall be placed in a trash can.
• All dogs brought to Dixon Lake must have a current license issued by the animal regulation agency where the dog owner resides.
• Dogs are not allowed within 50' of the shoreline, nor are they allowed in any boats on the lake. Service animals are exempt from this requirement.
• Dogs shall not be left unattended in any camper, motor home, tent, vehicle or other camping equipment at any time. Animals in distress will be released from unattended vehicles by the appropriate enforcement agency.
• Continually barking dogs in the campground may result in loss of camping privileges for the owner/handler.
• Dogs are not to be tied to any trees, shrubs, posts, fences or any other items at any time.
• No dogs are allowed in any buildings at Dixon Lake, including restrooms, the rental cabin or the Ranger station. Service animals are exempt from this exclusion.