Project Description
El Capitan and Surrounding Properties
El Cap (elev. 3,675) is a prominent feature of the San Diego backcountry and towers over the El Monte Valley, El Capitan Reservoir, and San Diego River.
Location
The summit of El Cajon Mountain (“El Cap”) and near the communities of Lakeside and Ramona, central San Diego County
Size
1,400 acres (multiple properties)
Price
$5.1 million
Outcome
The properties were acquired by the San Diego River Park Foundation and State of California for habitat preservation and passive recreational use.
