Homelessness & Encampment Rules in El Cajon, CA (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for El Cajon, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Encampment Sanitation
El Cajon bans camping or lodging on any property the city maintains or operates under Municipal Code Section 9.36.020, using the definition of "camp" in Section 2.56.010, which covers sleeping, storing gear, regularly cooking, or living in a parked vehicle for prolonged periods not tied to ordinary recreational use.
El Cajon Camping Ban on City Property
Heavy RestrictionsEl Cajon Municipal Code §§ 2.56.010, 9.36.020
"Camp" means to reside in or use a park for living accommodation purposes, as exemplified by remaining for prolonged or repetitious periods of time not associated with ordinary recreational use of a park with camp paraphernalia; sleeping or making preparations to sleep; storing camp paraphernalia; regularly cooking or consuming meals; or living in a parked vehicle. ... It is unlawful for any pe...
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