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Blue Jay Lodge

Established in 1926 The Blue Jay Lodge is a service partner with the Cleveland National Forest and is located in the Laguna Mountain Recreation area on Laguna Mountain. It is only 25 miles from the historic mining town of Julian and on hour east of the San Diego. Take Highway 8 east bound from San Diego to Sunrise highway. At Sunrise Highway junction head due north for 11 miles.

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Jay Lodge reservable?

Blue Jay Lodge is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Blue Jay Lodge?

See the map for Blue Jay Lodge's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Blue Jay Lodge?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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