Campo, California travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Campo is in Southern California near the Mexican border.

4 sights

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Best things about Campo

Gaskill Brother Stone Store Museum

Lake Morena County Park

Motor Transport Museum

Pacific Southwest Railway Museum

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Jan–Dec. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby El Cajon)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
SAN San Diego International Airport, San Diego — 43 mi away (major hub). Directions
IPL Imperial County Airport, Imperial — 54 mi away. Directions

Campo is the southern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a well-known trail that extends along the west coast of the United States from Mexico to Canada. It passes through California, Oregon and Washington.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Gaskill Brother Stone Store Museum, Lake Morena County Park
Afternoon Motor Transport Museum, Pacific Southwest Railway Museum

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder