Registrations opens June 8, 2025
Join your friends from San Diego Chapter in celebrating the city's gay Pride Day on Saturday, July 19, 2025. It's a chance to immerse yourself in a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere filled with joy and unity. San Diego pride 2025 ~ “Rising together in defiance and joy”
The full hook up campsites at Sweetwater Summit Regional Park sit atop the summit of the 500-acre park. Hikers and cyclists can enjoy 15 miles of trails that meander up and down the hill, through open grasslands and along stream side vegetation boasting spectacular views of the reservoir in this unique urban oasis.
Other activities include:
Visit Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma, with its iconic lighthouse and tidepools. Hike the bayside trails of the Monument Click Here for additional information. Remember to bring along your America Beautiful Entrance pass.
Visit the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve,
In town, The USS Midway Museum tour promises an engaging experience, providing insight into naval history. Tour tickets are $39.00 per person. Save money and pre-register online.
Visit The San Diego Gaslamp Quarter and other attractive sites.
Please review the tentative schedule below, many events are in conjunction with our San Diego Chapter and require registration.
Payments: This event is limited to GO members. When you register, you'll need to have your credit card (MC, VISA, Discover or Amex) ready and pay your registration fee within 15 mins. If you are not a member yet, you can first join as a member online and then return here to register.
Refunds: Cancellation for a refund, minus $10, must be received by July 10th and must be sent to the Trip Leader, Cliff C. (email click here)
What to Bring: Camp chair, camping/cooking gear, food, warm/cool/wet weather clothing, potluck item, and the Ten Essentials. Diatomaceous Earth (DE) powder. Apply DE outside around your RV or tent to stop ants before they get in. Create a barrier — Sprinkle DE in a 6–12 inch ring around your site.
Directions: To use Google Maps you will need to type in this address: 3218 Summit Meadow Road, Bonita, CA 91902. Notes!!! Once you are travelling on CA 54-E, take exit 5 for Briarwood Rd. Do not continue onto the toll road, this takes you too far east.
Weather: Sweetwater Summit Weather
Pets: Are permitted if they are properly restrained and under the control of the owner. Dogs must be licensed, restrained on a leash no longer than six feet, and attended at all times. Please pick up after your pet. $1/night for each pet to be paid upon arrival.
Tentative Schedule
The reserved group meeting area is site #122.
Thursday, July 17 Please don't arrive early, They are strict about this.
- 2:00 pm - Check-in ~ Your names and campsite will be given to the ranger at the front station. Have your auto registration available. They may ask to see this document.
- 6: 30 pm - Meet n’ Greet ~ Site #122, bring Hor'devours or other delicacies to share, if you want
- 7:30 pm - Dinner on your own, many restaurants nearby
- 8:30 pm - Group campfire ~ Site #122 (bring firewood)
Friday, July 18
- 7:00 am - Coffee and Danish ~ site #122
- Day Activities - Beach, local hikes, local shopping
- 6:00 pm - Dinner on your own or join the San Diego Chapter for Pride Kick off ~ Register Here
- 8:30 pm - campfire ~ Site #122
Saturday, July 19
- 7:00 am - Coffee and Danish ~ Site #122
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm - San Diego Pride Parade ~ Register Here
- 8:30 pm - Campfire Site #122
Sunday, July 20
7:00 am – Coffee and Danish ~ site #122 (Danish from Costco, Hans’Bakery is closed today)
- Hike - Seven Bridges -- a combination of urban and canyon hike ~ led by KJ of the San Diego Chapter. Refer to white board at site #122 for details
- On your own activities
- 8:30 pm – Campfire ~ Site #122
Monday, July 21
- 7:00 am - Coffee and Danish
- 9:00 am - pack up and clean up, say our tearful goodbyes, lots of hugging encouraged!
- 12pm - Check out
*All activities are subject to change, check campout whiteboard site #122 for updates.
Contact Trip Leader: Cliff C. - via email Click Here
Site assignments and additional details will be in the reminder email a few days prior to the event.
2025 San Diego Pride events hosted by GO, see below:
7/18/25 - Brewery and Opening Ceremony - https://greatoutdoors.org/event-6190511
7/19/25 - Pride parade - https://greatoutdoors.org/event-6190542
7/19/25-7/20/25 - Pride Festival - https://greatoutdoors.org/event-6207047
7/20/25 - Hike Seven Bridges - https://greatoutdoors.org/event-6207022
Who to Contact with Questions: If you have questions about any of the individual pride events listed here, please contact the trip leader of that specific event. If you have general questions about the whole SD Pride Calendar please contact VPO KJ (email click here).
Health Problems/allergies: Discuss any medical concerns with the event leader that may affect your ability to participate in these events.
