When is Old Mission Dam open?
Mon–Fri 8 am–7 pm; Sat–Sun 8 am–5 pm.
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Old Mission Dam
- 4.7720 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 5 pm
Old Mission Dam offers a peaceful, historic setting where the 19th-century masonry and surrounding oak woodlands invite leisurely exploration. Visitors come for scenic walking trails, picnic spots, bird and wildlife viewing, and a quiet glimpse into San Diego’s early mission-era waterworks. Expect easy hikes, interpretive signage, and pleasant views ideal for photography and nature walks.
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Old Mission Dam in short
When is the best time to visit Old Mission Dam?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Old Mission Dam indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Old Mission Dam?
1 Father Junipero Serra Trail,San Diego, CA 92119,United States.
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Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
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- Feels
- 67°
- Rain
- 18%
- Wind
- 7mph
- 2pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- 8 am–7 pm
- tuesday
- 8 am–7 pm
- wednesday
- 8 am–7 pm
- thursday
- 8 am–7 pm
- friday
- 8 am–7 pm
- saturday
- 8 am–5 pm
- sundayToday
- 8 am–5 pm
Where and how
- 1 Old Mission Dam
- 2 Kwaay Paay Peak Trailhead · 9 min
- 3 Oak Canyon Waterfall · 14 min
- 4 Oak Canyon · 21 min
- 5 Kwaay Paay Peak · 21 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 720 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Historic landmarks
- Walking trails
- Scenic views
The feel
- Historic
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer from 2 pm.
Light layerFrom 2 pm