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Caspers Wilderness Park an 8,000 acre park great for a family field trip.

Family field trip alert: Orange County offers many great parks. One such park is located in San Juan Capistrano.  Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park and Camping is open year round from 7:00 a.m. - Sunset. It is a an 8,000 acre park filled with beautiful wildflowers and running streams. The park is great for hiking and just spending the day in the sun. If you are looking to camp then we suggest that you make reservations through their website: http://www.ocparks.com/rnp/reservation
    The park offers family events, ranger led hikes and educational programs. For wilderness fans there is a nature center that is filled with lots of hands-on exhibits.  On most weekends you will find bird watchers, hikers and nature groups enjoying the beautiful landscapes. 
    Caspers offers the following:
    Amphitheater:Located at Nature Center
    Barbeques/Fire Rings
    Bicycling/Bike Trails
    Camping-Family Group: RV electrical hookups available
    Dump Station
    Equestrian Camping
    Equestrian Trails
    Family Picnic Area
    Hiking Trails
    Interpretive Center: Open Saturday & Sundays only, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Interpretive Programs
    Playground/Tot Lot
    Restrooms
    Scenic Overlook
    Showers


Caspers Wilderness Park
33401 Ortega Hwy.( P. O. Box 395)
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 923-2210 or (949) 923-2207


Check-in time 2 p.m. and check-out time 12 p.m.
Day Use - 7 a.m. to sunset all year. 
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., (Mon. - Fri.)
Parking fees (day use): $3 per vehicle entry Monday - Friday; 
$5 Saturday - Sunday; Higher for some holidays and events.

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