The Campo Station was maintained on an intermittent basis during the 1930s and 1940s and was activated full time in February of 1956. It is located in east San Diego County at the entrance to the World War II era military post known as Camp Lockett. Campo Station is responsible for approximately 32.5 miles of international border between the United States and Mexico.

Terrain
Campo's unique topography poses logistical dilemmas that can only be surmounted through ambitious enforcement tactics. The geographic area of responsibility for the Station is the most harsh, rugged, and isolated terrain in all of San Diego County. It is largely undeveloped high desert land with minimally maintained roads that require the year round use of four-wheel drive vehicles. Further, many areas are inaccessible to all vehicular traffic, thus demanding a more agent and technology intrusive approach. The area consists of rocky peaks interconnected by steep-walled canyons. Long rides descend from mountain tops to the foothills and down into valleys. Elevation ranges from a few hundred feet above sea level to as high as 4,500 feet at the mountain peaks. With the exception of a few grassy valleys, the entire area is densely covered with thick brush and native vegetation.

Geographic Area
The geographic border area extends from four miles east of Tecate, California, to the San Diego/Imperial County line. The area of responsibility runs north from the international border to Mount Laguna, California, and west to Alpine, California.

Manpower
The Campo Station is currently staffed by over 300 agents.

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