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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.
 
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.
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LongTrailsMap.net:PCT Map link:
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* https://www.longtrailsmap.net/pacific-crest-trail/map?name=campo
  
 
==Access from the Trail==
 
==Access from the Trail==
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Campo is a short walk from the [[PCT]].
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Campo is the town nearest the [[PCT]] southern terminus. The center of Campo is [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Campo,+California+91906/Pacific+Crest+Trail+Southern+Terminus,+601-735+Forrest+Gate+Rd,+Campo,+CA+91906/@32.5988211,-116.473986,15z/ approximately 1.4 miles] north from the southern terminus monument.
  
 
==Food and Drink==
 
==Food and Drink==
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* Campo Green Store
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** A convenience store with some basic grocery options. They carry stove fuel, but sometimes run out.
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** [https://goo.gl/maps/DoU8rhs4uBBXHcxaA Google Maps]
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* Dollar General
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** [https://goo.gl/maps/MPj6kHnDrpHSzYzx5 Google Maps]
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* Pitstop Deli at Sinclair gas station
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** [https://goo.gl/maps/G5beA6q3F3GgzeyX6 Google Maps]
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* Cameron Corners gas station convenience store
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** [https://goo.gl/maps/Ts88SxYm6QCCmYaQ9 Google Maps]
  
 
==Resupply==
 
==Resupply==
 
===Groceries===
 
===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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* Campo Green Store
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** A convenience store with some basic grocery options. They carry stove fuel, but sometimes run out.
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** [https://goo.gl/maps/DoU8rhs4uBBXHcxaA Google Maps]
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** [https://www.facebook.com/GreenCampoStore/ Facebook page]
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** Phone: 619-478-5494<ref>https://pctmap.files.wordpress.com/2023/11/halfmiles_pct_notes_resupply-1.pdf</ref>
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* Dollar General
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** [https://goo.gl/maps/MPj6kHnDrpHSzYzx5 Google Maps]
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* Pitstop Deli at Sinclair gas station
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** [https://goo.gl/maps/G5beA6q3F3GgzeyX6 Google Maps]
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* Cameron Corners gas station convenience store
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** [https://goo.gl/maps/Ts88SxYm6QCCmYaQ9 Google Maps]
  
 
===Gear Shops===
 
===Gear Shops===
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None.
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===Internet===
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* San Diego County Library – Campo-Morena Village Branch
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** [https://goo.gl/maps/jQbo5jd9narzd1Rs5 Google Maps]
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===Stove Fuel===
 
===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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* See the [http://www.longtrailswiki.net/wiki/Pacific_Crest_Trail_Stove_Fuel_Resupply#Campo.2C_California PCT Stove Fuel Resupply List]
  
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===Laundry===
 
===Shipping Services===
 
===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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* [https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?location=1356807 Campo, CA Post Office information on USPS.com]
  
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===Resupply Boxes===
 
===Hiker Boxes===
 
===Hiker Boxes===
  
 
==Lodging==
 
==Lodging==
 
===Hotels and Motels===
 
===Hotels and Motels===
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* The Back Country Inn is a 15 mile drive to the east of Campo, at the ramp for Highway 8.
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** [https://goo.gl/maps/XE5fNKh2SX76NU6X7 Google Maps]
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===Hostels===
 
===Hostels===
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None.
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===Camping===
 
===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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* Camp Lockett Event & Equestrian Facility ("CLEEF")
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** A short walk from the Southern Terminus monument, CLEEF offers primitive camping for a small fee and can be reserved in advance online. [https://campocleef.org/camping Website], [https://goo.gl/maps/qyxWsjZdAyxCBC569 Google Maps].
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* Stone Store Museum
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** Hikers may be allowed to camp behind the Stone Store Museum, located just north across the street from the Green Store. Ask at the Green Store before setting up your tent.
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===Other===
  
 
==Trails Angels==
 
==Trails Angels==
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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.
  
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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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PCTA.org offers [detailed explanations [https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/backcountry-basics/pct-transportation/directions-southern-terminus-pct/] of how to reach the southern terminus. Informatino on additional routes from San Diego are available from [https://www.rome2rio.com/map/San-Diego/Campo-CA-USA Rome2Rio].
  
 
===Buses===
 
===Buses===
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===Airports===
 
===Airports===
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None.
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===Train Stations===
 
===Train Stations===
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None.
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===Ride Hailing Services, Shuttles, and Taxis===
 
===Ride Hailing Services, Shuttles, and Taxis===
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* The [https://pctsouthernterminusshuttle.com/ PCT Southern Terminus Shuttle] offers rides from San Diego to Campo during the PCT nobo start and sobo finish seasons.
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===Other===
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
  
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[[Category: Resupply Location]]
 
[[Category: Pacific Crest Trail]]
 
[[Category: Pacific Crest Trail]]
 
[[Category: Pacific Crest Trail in California]]
 
[[Category: Pacific Crest Trail in California]]
 
[[Category: Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Locations]]
 
[[Category: Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Locations]]

Latest revision as of 02:25, 7 April 2024

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:

Access from the Trail

Campo is the town nearest the PCT southern terminus. The center of Campo is approximately 1.4 miles north from the southern terminus monument.

Food and Drink

  • Campo Green Store
    • A convenience store with some basic grocery options. They carry stove fuel, but sometimes run out.
    • Google Maps
  • Dollar General
  • Pitstop Deli at Sinclair gas station
  • Cameron Corners gas station convenience store

Resupply

Groceries

Gear Shops

None.

Internet

  • San Diego County Library – Campo-Morena Village Branch

Stove Fuel

Laundry

Shipping Services

Resupply Boxes

Hiker Boxes

Lodging

Hotels and Motels

  • The Back Country Inn is a 15 mile drive to the east of Campo, at the ramp for Highway 8.

Hostels

None.

Camping

  • Camp Lockett Event & Equestrian Facility ("CLEEF")
    • A short walk from the Southern Terminus monument, CLEEF offers primitive camping for a small fee and can be reserved in advance online. Website, Google Maps.
  • Stone Store Museum
    • Hikers may be allowed to camp behind the Stone Store Museum, located just north across the street from the Green Store. Ask at the Green Store before setting up your tent.

Other

Trails Angels

Attractions

Transportation Services

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

PCTA.org offers [detailed explanations [1] of how to reach the southern terminus. Informatino on additional routes from San Diego are available from Rome2Rio.

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

None.

Train Stations

None.

Ride Hailing Services, Shuttles, and Taxis

Other

References

  1. ↑ https://pctmap.files.wordpress.com/2023/11/halfmiles_pct_notes_resupply-1.pdf

External Links

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