Scouting and Guiding in Oceanside, California

Outdoor Venues

Popular opportunities to explore in San Diego County outdoors:

• Cleveland National Forest - many campgrounds and hiking trails
• San Diego Beach Camping - camping next to the ocean is pretty cool.
• San Diego County Parks - 9 parks with campgrounds and hiking trails, 12 historical/cultural sites and 15 sports parks.

Guajome County Park

Guajome County Park - (Oceanside / Vista) Known both for its rich natural habitats (including a small, but beautiful Lake Guajome) and its historic Rancho Guajome Adobe. The adjacent Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum also hosts group scouting camping, Scout Camporees for San Diego-Imperial Council units and the annual kickoff for the Girl Scout Cookie Sales. From Guajome you can follow the 10-mile San Luis Rey River Bike Trail for a flat ride straight to the Pacific Ocean. Also it is the number-one rated bird watching destination in North County. This park has its own campground, hiking trails and lakeshore fishing. It is also a popular destination for bird-watching and equestrian trails.

More Camping

• Camping in San Diego County, California

More Trails

• Trails in San Diego County, California
• Mormon Battalion Trail

Eagles Nest

Noteworthy Scouting accomplishments in San Diego County, California:

Scouting by Community

• Oceanside,

See Also

• Scouting in San Diego County / Scouting in California

Social Media

• California Scouts - Facebook group -
• Knights of Buena Creek- Service Opportunities in North County