San Diego County parks are closed from sunset to sunrise unless otherwise posted. Overnight use requires special authorization. The County Department of Parks and Recreation enforces park hours. Park rangers and the Sheriff's Department patrol parks.
County parks in unincorporated San Diego County are generally open from sunrise to sunset. After-hours access is prohibited without special authorization from the Department of Parks and Recreation. Camping is only allowed in designated campgrounds with valid reservations. Park rangers and Sheriff's Department deputies enforce park hours. Some parks may have extended hours for specific facilities (lighted sports courts, scheduled events). Trail access may be restricted during certain hours. Special event permits may allow after-hours use. Parking lots at county parks are closed after park hours and vehicles remaining may be cited or towed.
Presence in a closed park may result in citations and fines. Vehicles in closed park lots may be cited and towed.
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