Free Sandbags for Rain/Soil Erosion Control – Unincorporated SD County
FREE SANDBAG LOCATIONS
Sandbags are available for residents throughout the County. Agencies across the county are offering free sand and sandbags to residents within their jurisdiction to help protect homes, neighborhoods, streets, and other properties from flooding and soil erosion. Residents need only to bring their own shovel to the locations listed. It is a good idea to call ahead to confirm sand and bag availability. Pick up your sandbags and protect your home and property today!
Note: People should call ahead to double-check availability and remember to bring a shovel to fill the bags. Some stations may have a limited supply.
Sand and bags
- Bonita – Sunnyside Fire Station #38 (Map)
4900 Bonita Road Bonita, CA 91902
P: 619-479-2346Boulevard Fire Station #47 (Map)
40080 Ribbonwood Road Boulevard, CA 91905
P: 619-390-2020Dulzura Fire Station #30 (Map)
17304 Highway 94 Dulzura, CA 91917
P: 619-468-3391Fallbrook – De Luz Fire Station #16 (Map)
39431 De Luz Road Fallbrook, CA 92028
P: 760-728-2422Fallbrook – Pala Mesa Fire Station #4 (Map)
4375 Pala Mesa Drive Fallbrook, CA 92028
P: 760-723-2024
*Closed for construction as of July 2026; expected to remain closed through 2027*Julian – Cuyamaca Fire Station #56 (Map)
3407 Highway 79 Julian, CA 92036
P: 760-765-2885Julian – Fire Station #50 (Map)
1587 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036
P: 760-765-0511Lakeside River Park Conservancy (Map)
12108 Industry Road, Lakeside 92040
Note: Please direct requests for the Lakeside River Park Conservancy to
Jeremy Davis, Lakeside Fire Protection District (619-390-2350)
Mon – Fri 7- 4:30, Sat. and Sun.
During major storms Sat and Sun 9-2.
Bring your own shovel.
Limited pre-made sandbags for elderly and disabled.
10 per householdPalomar Mountain Fire Station #79 (Map)
21610 Crestline Road, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060
P: 760-742-3701Potrero Fire Station #31 (Map)
25130 Highway 94 Potrero, CA 91963
P: 619-478-5544Ramona Fire Station #81 (Map)
24462 San Vicente Road, Ramona, CA 92065
P: 760-789-9465Ramona Fire Station #82 (Map)
3410 Dye Road Ramona, CA 92065
P: 760-788-2269 P: 760-789-0107Spring Valley Library (Map)
836 Kempton St. Spring Valley CA 91977
P: 619-463-3006Valley Center Fire Station #2 (Map)
28205 N. Lake Wohlford Road Valley Center, CA 92082
P: 760-751-7605Warner Springs – Sunshine Summit Fire Station #59 (Map)
35227 Highway 79 Warner Springs, CA 92086
P: 760-782-9113Bag Only Locations
- Alpine Fire Station #17 (Map)
1364 Tavern Road Alpine, CA 91901
P: 619-445-2635Borrego Springs Fire Station #60 (Map)
2324 Stirrup Road, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
P: 760-767-5436Borrego Springs – Ocotillo Wells Fire Station #61 (Map)
5841 Highway 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
P: 760-767-7430Campo Fire Station #40 (Map)
31577 Highway 94 Campo, CA 91906
P: 619-478-5516Campo – Lake Morena Fire Station #42 (Map)
29690 Oak Drive Campo, CA 91906
P: 619-478-5960Deer Springs Fire Station #11 (Map)
8709 Circle R Dr, Escondido, CA 92026
P: 760-749-8001Deer Springs Fire Station #12 (Map)
1321 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
P: 760-741-5512Deer Springs Fire Station #13 (Map)
10308 Meadow Glen Way E, Escondido, CA 92026
P: 760-751-0820Descanso Fire Station #45 (Map)
24592 Viejas Grade Road Descanso, CA 91916
P: 619-445-7508El Cajon – Harbison Canyon Fire Station #24 (Map)
551 Harbison Canyon Road El Cajon, CA 92019
P: 619-445-5001El Cajon – Flinn Springs Fire Station #21 (Map)
9711 Flinn Springs Road El Cajon, CA 92021
P: 619-443-7121Escondido – Miller Fire Station #15 (Map)
9127 W. Lilac Road Escondido, CA 92025
P: 760-728-8532Intermountain Fire Station #85 (Map)
25858 A Highway 78, Ramona, CA 92065
P: 760-789-3710Jacumba Fire Station #43 (Map)
1255 Jacumba Street Jacumba, CA 91934
P: 619-766-4535Jamul – Deerhorn Fire Station #37 (Map)
2383 Honey Springs Road Jamul, CA 91935
P: 619-468-3030Jamul Fire Station #36 (Map)
14024 Peaceful Valley Ranch Rd, Jamul, CA 91935
P: 619-669-6580Julian – Shelter Valley Fire Station #62 (Map)
7260 Great Southern Overland Julian, CA 92036
P: 760-765-0155Lyons Valley – Fire Station #32 (Map)
17759 Skyline Truck Trail, Jamul, CA 91935
P: 619-468-3435Mount Laguna Fire Station #49 (Map)
33947 Mount Laguna Drive Mt. Laguna, CA 91948
P: 619-473-8281Mount Woodson Fire Station #86 (Map)
16310 Highway 67, Ramona, CA 92065
P: 760-789-1150Pine Valley Fire Station #44 (Map)
28850 Old Highway 80 Pine Valley, CA 91962
P: 619-578-6621Ramona Fire Station #80 (Map)
829 San Vicente Road, Ramona, CA 92065
P: 760-788-2222Ranchita Fire Station #58 (Map)
37370 Montezuma Valley Road Ranchita, CA 92066
P: 760-782-3467 *(Not staffed 24/7)San Pasqual Fire Station #84 (Map)
17701 San Pasqual Valley Road Escondido, CA 92025
P: 858-573-1322Warner Springs Fire Station #52 (Map)
31049 Highway 79 Warner Springs, CA 92086
P: 760-782-3560
For information on County flooding resources visit here.
Post-Storm Sandbag Guidance
With rainy season approaching, residents may want to consider keeping their sandbags (filled or empty) for reuse. Generally, clean and dry sandbags can be stored out of the sunlight in a covered, above-ground location.
If used sandbags are uncontaminated, you can empty the sand and then save, repurpose or dispose of the empty bags.
If you see or suspect that your sandbags are contaminated (e.g., in contact with raw sewage, industrial chemicals, petroleum products, etc.), handle them with protective gear, including gloves and protective eyewear. Dispose of them at select landfills or through a hazardous waste contractor (as appropriate). As additional handling and paperwork will be required, please contact the landfill facility or operator in advance for more information
Do not place bags in recycle bin. Empty bags can be placed in trash cans if you choose not to reuse them. You may also take them directly to a landfill. Local landfills (Miramar, Sycamore, Otay, and Borrego Springs) can accept sandbags used for stormwater control during the recent storm.
Full sandbags should not be placed in carts or dumpsters for pick-up (due to their weight). The sand can be raked into soil or added to planters or flowerbeds as a soil amendment instead.
For questions not covered here, unincorporated county residents can contact 1-877-R-1-EARTH or 1-877-713-2784.
Residents of cities or tribal lands should also check with their jurisdictions for any additional guidance.
