Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Interpretive Association

The Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Interpretive Association (CRSPIA) supports the mission of California Cuyamaca Rancho SP Interpretive Assn. LogoState Parks, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Palomar Mountain State Park through education and interpretive activities that enhance the visitor’s experience. CRSPIA accomplishes its goals principally through fundraising and supporting interpretive programs. Support is also provided for the parks’ volunteer groups, which include the Interpretive Assistance Unit, the Mounted Assistance Unit, the Mountain Bike Assistance Unit, and the Trails Maintenance Unit.

Historically, CRSPIA has passed along to park programs more than 95% of all funds received from the public. Sources of funds include profits from the operation of a gift shop and bookstore, sale of firewood, membership dues, and various fundraising events. Over the last decade, revenues have grown steadily to the current level of approximately $40,000 per year. Members receive a monthly newspaper, The Stonewall Sentinel.

The extensive Cedar Fire of October, 2003 in the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park destroyed the park’s museum, CRSPIA’s gift shop and bookstore along with the entire inventory. However, a temporary facility has been constructed to house operations and provides these services once again to park visitors.