Hours of Operation

Weather permitting, the Reserve is open every day of the year except December 25. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 30 minutes before sunset and closing times are posted at the trailhead.

Date Range

Park Opening Park Closure
January 1 – January 20 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
January 21 – February 21 8:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
February 22 – March 10 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
March 11 – April 2 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
April 3 – September 2 8:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
September 3 – September 25 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
September 26 – October 18 8:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
October 19 – November 3 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
November 4 – December 31 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

 

Please enjoy the Reserve only during operating hours. While the Reserve is a recreational area, it is also intended to re-habilitate, restore, and preserve our local native ecosystem. Sensitive and endangered wildlife call the Reserve home and require the tranquility and open space only achieved when the Reserve is closed. Utilizing trails after hours is prohibited and considered trespassing (California Water Code 71660).

Parking lot gates are locked at closing time and vehicles will be locked in or towed at the owner’s expense.

 

 

 

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve

8833 Harmony Grove Road
Escondido, CA 92029

Mailing Address
1966 Olivenhain Road
Encinitas, CA 92024

760-632-4212

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