San Diego Gay Dads
Father's Day Family Campout
Fri June 19 - Sun June 21, 2026 @ Sweetwater Summit Regional Park
Overview
You're invited to join Great Outdoors San Diego (GOSD) and San Diego Gay Dads (SDGD) at Sweetwater Summit Regional Park for Father's Day weekend filled with family fun! Our 2 night campout is just 20 minutes away from downtown San Diego in Bonita. This adventure is ideal for families seeking to explore a campout close to home for their first time - and the kiddos will love the aquatic playground open 9:30am to sunset daily!
Hikers and cyclists can enjoy 15 miles of trails that wind up and down the hill, through grassy fields, and along streams - including the newly finished flat 3.2 mile Sweetwater Loop Trail. The trails offer amazing views of the reservoir and this special urban park. A nightly bonfire will be had, with 3 bundles/night provided. Saturday night we will enjoy a Group Potluck to kickoff our evening!
Each site is outfitted with electricity, water, a picnic table and a fire ring. Camp sites are all set up for partial hook up, so bring your RV or tent camp! All campers can use the coin-operated showers.
A nearby local park has a lawn, a play area for young children, a splash park, and picnic tables with shade. It also offers stunning views of the countryside.
Schedule
Friday 6/19/26
2 PM - Check in after 2 PM
3-5 PM - Set up camp
6 PM - Dinner at Camp (prepare your own meal)
7 PM - Meet and Greet campfire - bring your own beverage/meal!
11 PM - Extinguish Campfire
Saturday 6/20/26
9 AM - Breakfast at camp (prepare your own meal)
10 AM - Hike Sweetwater Loop Trail: Newly finished flat 3.2mi trail
12 PM - Lunch at camp (prepare your own meal)
2 PM - Aquatics Park with the Kiddos!
6 PM - Group Potluck Dinner
7 PM - Group Campfire
11 PM - Extinguish Bonfire
Sunday 6/21/26
9 AM - Breakfast at camp (prepare your own meal)
10 AM - Breakdown Camp
12 PM - Check Out
Campground Rules and Regulations
A complete listing of campground rules and regulations may be found here:
https://www.sdparks.org/content/dam/sdparks/en/pdf/BrochuresMiscellaneous/2017_Sweetwater_Brochure_FINAL.pdf
Pets - Are permitted if they are quiet, properly restrained and under the control of the owner. Dogs must be licensed, restrained on a leash not longer than six feet, and attended at all times. Dogs are not allowed in cabins or on trails. There is a $1 per night fee for each pet, which is not included in your GOSD registration payment. It is payable upon check-in at the campground.
Quiet Hours- 10 PM - 8 AM
Campfires – Completely Extinguished by 11 PM
Firewood - Must be purchased at camp, cash only.
Smoking- Is not allowed in the Park.
Alcohol - Alcoholic beverages are permitted provided the alcohol content does not exceed 20%.
What to Bring
- Quarters for showers
- Pool gear (towel, swimsuit and water shoes); see aquatics rules below for kiddos
- Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunblock, lip block)
- One bundle of firewood
Contact - If you have any questions not addressed by the information above or on our registration page, please feel free to contact the trip leaders:
Tyler Roosden @ 651.497.1611
*Note on the 10 essentials - The 10 essentials are a collection or system of items that significantly increase your safety on any hike or outdoors trip. This is not an exhaustive list of anything you could ever need. You can visit the link included
Here.
Cancellation and Refunds
You may cancel your reservation and receive a full refund up to 3 weeks (minus processing fee of $5 or 5% of registration total, whichever is greater) before the trip start date, unless your spot is replaced with another camper.
Great Outdoors San Diego EDI Statement
Great Outdoors San Diego and our members enjoy the privilege of using the outdoors for recreation. We strive to include more of our community, especially those historically not included. Please encourage your friends, neighbors, and community members to come out and join us! If something is holding them back, please contact GOSD to explore accommodations including equipment available for lend or sponsorships for events.
Health Problems/Allergies
It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with a trip leader if you wish.
Aquatic Playground Rules and Regulations:
- Wristbands are $3 per child, or free for campers.
- Wristbands are required at all times.
- No lifeguard is on duty.
- Children under 14 years of age must supervised by an adult.
- No running is allowed on the splash pad or in the playground area.
- All children not potty-trained MUST wear swim diapers or plastic diaper covers when in the splash pad.
- No alcohol, glass, smoking, rubber chips, sand, skateboarding, scooters, bikes, or throwing trash in the splash pad.
- No pets allowed in the splash pad or water areas.
- Street shoes are not allowed in the Splash Park. Sandals, flip-flops, or appropriate deck wear is recommended.
- Do not sit on the groundwater geysers or drains.
- No water balloons are allowed.
- NOTE: The Aquatic Playground is open 9:30 a.m. – sunset, daily (May through Sept.) This playground is closed for maintenance on the first Wednesday of every month. It may also be closed at any time to meet DEH chemical level requirements.
