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Highway 94: Jamul to Campo, San Diego backcountry, California
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Highway 94: Jamul to Campo

CA 94 · Jamul → Campo

Sweeping29 mi45 min4,100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 2,700 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 94 is the old road east into San Diego's border country. From Jamul it runs as a rolling two-lane through the hills, past Dulzura, Barrett Junction and Potrero, coming close to the Mexican border several times before it reaches Campo.

Campo is the home of the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, with more than 120 pieces of railroad equipment and artifacts and vintage train rides on weekends in season. The drive ends on Highway 94 in Campo.

It's driven east from Jamul, the end nearer San Diego. It's a road for an easy, open drive rather than tight corners, with two twistier stretches along the way.

Along the way

  1. Jamul
  2. Dulzura
  3. Campo
Elevation
4,100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 2,700 ft
JamulCampo
Curves
Mostly gentle, with two twisty stretches
JamulCampo
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Most of Highway 94 is two lanes, so plan on a steady pace rather than passing.
  • The railway museum's Golden State train rides in Campo run on Saturdays and Sundays, with a break from late September to early January.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Caltrans: Highway 94 conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 94 from Jamul to Campo take?

Highway 94 from Jamul to Campo is 29 miles and takes about 45 minutes without stops.

Is Highway 94 to Campo twisty?

Highway 94 from Jamul to Campo is mostly gentle and rolling, with two twistier stretches in the hills.

What is there to see in Campo?

Campo, at the east end of this Highway 94 drive, has the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, with vintage railroad equipment and weekend train rides in season.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

Map of Highway 94: Jamul to Campo, from Jamul to Campo