News 8 Throwback: Camping in San Diego County and Mexico in 1986 Many of these parks are still operating today and are great options for a summer vacation nearby - but with the feeling of being a world away. Credit: KFMB Published: 3:23 PM PDT June 30, 2021 Updated: 3:23 PM PDT June 30, 2021 SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — If you're thinking about camping this summer - or even if you aren't - this News 8 Throwback series might make you want to. The rules and fees may have changed, but many of these parks are still operating today and are great options for a summer vacation nearby - but with the feeling of being a world away.