Campground Rules and Regulations

The Fiesta Island Youth Camp is operated by the City of San Diego. The summary of rules below is provided only as a guideline to camp use. A complete list of Rules and Regulations should be obtained from the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department, Coastal Division, 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego 92101 619.235.1169.

  1. USE IS LIMITED TO ORGANIZED YOUTH GROUPS. A youth group is a noncommercial organization, i.e., Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Indian Guides, church youth groups, etc.
  2. Adult leadership is required, with a minimum ratio of 1 adult to every 5 children. Exceptions to this requirement will be made for groups organized on a specialized ratio, i.e. Y Indian Guides, Princesses, Webelos, etc. (FAMILY CAMPING IS NOT PERMITTED).
  3. Youth Camp Applications must be submitted in person (unless you are out of the County, you may then schedule via fax or by mail). A minimum of 15 days advance notice is required prior to camp date(s). First come, first serve, based on site availability. Contact the Parks and Rec department for office hours.
  4. Youth Camp Applications will be accepted no more than 6 months before the date(s) requested. Contact the Parks and Rec department for exceptions.
  5. NO SLEEPING IN VEHICLES within the Youth Camp (including, but not limited to, the campgrounds, parking lot, etc.). No RVs, 5th - WHEEL TRAILERS, OR ANT TRAILERS within the Youth Camp - Only tents and/or sleeping bags are permitted.
  6. No boats and/or personal watercraft are permitted within the youth camp.
  7. Vehicles must park in legal spaces only (including loading/unloading purposes) and are not permitted on the camp/fire roads, emergency access areas, etc. Please be aware that regulations will be strictly enforced and citations will be issued.
  8. NO ALCOHOL, GLASS CONTAINERS, or ANIMALS of any kind (with the exception of service dogs) at the Youth Camp.
  9. GROUPS OF 150 OR MORE are required to provide 2 portable toilets (1 of the toilets provided must be A.D.A. accessible) and 1 DUMPSTER WITH LID
  10. All fires must be off the ground or built in designated City-provided concrete fire containers ONLY. If a portable barbecue is used, it must be placed to avoid burning grass or landscaping, and the coals must be extinguished after use and emptied into fire containers, permanent barbecues (not coal containers) or take home.