OMWD Offices
1966 Olivenhain Road
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-6466

Reserve
760-632-4212

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Reserve Hours

Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve
is open 364 days a year
(Closed Dec. 25).

Reserve hours are from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 30 minutes before sunset. Actual closing time is posted at the trail head.

The Reserve is closed on rainy days.
 

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Rules and Regulations PDF Print E-mail
All Reserve visitors are responsible for reading and understanding the following:
  • The Reserve opens each day at 8:00 a.m. and is open every day of the year except Christmas Day and rainy days.
  • Please check the main entrance signs for current closing time. Generally, closing time is approximately 30-45 minutes before sunset. Parking lot gates are locked at closing time.
  • The only permitted site to enter and exit the Reserve is via the Harmony Grove Staging Area.
  • All natural resources and wildlife are protected. No collecting allowed.
  • Firearms and hunting are prohibited.
  • All fires, smoking and fireworks are prohibited.
  • Motorized vehicles and equipment are prohibited beyond parking area.
  • Hiking, biking and equestrian use is limited to existing designated trails. All off-trail travel is prohibited (This includes your dog).
  • Bicycle speed limit is 15 MPH, and 5 MPH within 100 feet of hikers or horses. In addition, bicyclists must dismount their bikes in the immediate vicinity of horses.
  • Revised Dog Leash Rules
    • Monday – Friday: Dogs are permitted off leash but only at the top of the “Way Up” Trail (point marked with sign).
    • Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: Dogs are required to remain on leash at all times throughout the Reserve.
    • “Way Up” Trail and Lower Trails: Dogs must remain on leash at all times, 7 days a week on these trails.
    • Please pick up after your dog.
  • A Special Use Permit, available from a Reserve ranger or by telephone, is required for group use of the Reserve. A group is defined as:
    • 8 or more people
    • 8 or more horses
    • 4 or more vehicles
To schedule group use and obtain a Special Use Permit, or for copies of the full text of these and other regulations relating to Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, call:
 
Olivenhain Municipal Water District
760-632-4212

 
Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 January 2010 09:44