The peaceful, shady park is particularly well suited for campers and picnickers. It is located 46 miles northeast of San Diego. Supporting the abundant wildlife is a mixture of chaparral, open grassland, and oak woodland. Coast live oak is the predominant tree, although Engelmann oaks occur throughout the park. The chaparral consists of scrub oak, California buckwheat, chamise, manzanita, ceanothus, and white and black sage.
Visitors often remark on the huge boulders that dot the hillsides.
These were formed when the granitic rock that makes up the mountains was brought to the surface by the movements of the earth s crust. Over eons, exposure to the wind and rain has worn the granite to its present configuration. Facilities Dos Picos Regional Park was designed for campers and picnickers. Each campsite and picnic bench is fitted into the 78-acre area as naturally as possible. Tent sites, RV sites with partial hookups, and a caravan area offer alternatives for overnight stays.