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Glamping in San Diego’s Backcountry

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· Mount Laguna, San Diego, California
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Alter Experiences LLC is a glamping & nature travel company based out of San Diego, CA. We're dedicated to creating meaningful experiences in nature & getting people outdoors. Our glamping sites are located in the Cleveland National Forest - Mount Laguna, CA. Our plush tents are nestled in the high mountain forests of San Diego's backcountry - sky islands where pristine nature & wild-life thrives. These are some of the most remote & biologically diverse habitats in all of Southern California. Our sites are handpicked to offer you a truly nature immersive experience. We strive to create the most comfortable outdoor experiences, even at our most remote locations. We take all that's fun about traditional camping & combine it with modern comfort & state of the art equipment. We offer various accommodation styles depending on location. Our Tentsile tree tents are definitely the most popular - a lightweight tree house that uses 3 anchor points to create a "living space" suspended between trees. Our elevated tree tents bring a whole new dimension to camping. Our plush & cozy bell tent was designed with the ultimate comfort in mind! It feature all the amenities you can expect at a hotel - therapeutic mattress, buddy heater, quality linens and more. The provided kitchen comes fully outfitted with everything you need including; hot chocolate, tea, spices and multiple cooking tops. All you need to bring is your cooler and food! Open fires are allowed (weather permitting) and bundles of wood are sold at $8. There are a network of trails to explore nearby, as well as Lake Cuyamaca and the historic town of Julian. You can choose from various restaurants, breweries wineries and we also have two hard cider locations, as well as various other attractions and activities. We also offer mountain bike rentals right from the campsite. Glamp with us and discover all the beautiful and natural wonders of our San Diego Backcountry.
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Deer Peak | Glamping at Mt. Laguna
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Canvas tent · Sleeps 8
Glamping & outdoor hospitality retreats with Alter Experiences. Sleep in the trees under the stars & rediscover the joys of pristine nature & the great outdoors. Deer Peak is our family glamping site in the Cleveland National Forest, Burnt Rancheria campground. This site comes with 2 luxury bell tents. One bell tent comes with a queen mattress & the other features 2 full beds. This site also features a triple tree tent that can sleep an additional 3 people, as well as a hammock. THE SPACE Laguna Mountain is one of the highest peaks in San Diego at an elevation of over 6,000ft. It's part of the Cleveland National Forest network and one of the most bio-diverse habitats in all of Southern California. It features some of the tallest pine, conifer and oak trees in the region, as well as beautiful open space preserves as far as the eye can see. The area is extremely remote and secluded. Our glamping sites are located in the communal campgrounds of Laguna./El Prado & Burnt Rancheria campgrounds, right off Sunrise Highway. The closest town is Julian about 30 minutes away. It's about a 15 minute drive to Lake Cuyamaca. The drive along S1 Sunrise HWY is an experience in itself, with contrasting landscapes between our mountain forests and the Anza-Borrego desert. Your site comes with a combination of both tree tents, bell tents and hammocks. Bell tents are fully outfitted and spacious with therapeutic mattress and / or sofa bed (s). They are staged with the ultimate comfort and luxury in mind, featuring rugs, plush floor pillows, solar powered lights and propane heater. Our Tenstile tree tents are a lightweight treehouse that uses 3 anchor points to create a "living space" suspended between trees. Our Tentsiles are fun, safe & bring a whole new dimension to the camping experience. Our elevated tree tents offer a very unique nature immersive and outdoor experience. Your glamping site also comes with standard hotel amenities, private lounge area, outdoor kitchen space & outdoor fire-pit. Enjoy camping without the hassle! FACILITES & AMENITIES - Hot shower/bathroom available with either flush or composting toilet. - Your tree tent comes complete with sleeping pad, sleeping bag & pillow. A floor lounge area is provided underneath your tree tent. Our tree tents can accommodate 2 or 3 people per unit. Our double bubble can accommodate a family of between 5-6 (limited availability). - Drinking water provided - Towels, soap and shampoo are provided - Hanging compartments & bins to keep things organized - Firepit is provided for your lounge & seats around the campfire (wood fires only permitted in designated fire pits) - First Aid Kit - Camp kitchen with cooking & serving utensils - 17' Blackstone Griddle, portable cooker, pots/pans, kettle, mugs, essential spices & oils, coffee, hot chocolate & sugar. All you really need to bring is your cooler & food to last for your trip. You also have the option to eat at nearby restaurants. Facilities & amenities are standard across our multiple sites, but the locations will vary depending on the season & availability. Many factors come into play for us to deliver this one of a kind outdoor experience. Our primary sites are under permit with the Cleveland National Forest & all of our sites are within the general vicinity of Mount Laguna - Lake Cuyamaca - Julian. Please be aware that you'll be staying in a communal campground in the Cleveland National Forest. Our sites are very private with your own area, kitchen, fire-pit and parking. Only bathroom facilities are communal. Alter Experiences operates multiple affiliate locations in the San Diego backcountry, in partnership with the Descanso Ranger District office of the Cleveland National Forest. Our glamping retreats are designed to offer the most comfortable outdoor experience possible, while providing all the camping equipment and amenities you will need. We take all that's fun about camping & combine it with modern comfort & state of the art equipment. It's an outdoor & nature immersive experience unlike any other. Look us up and join our glamping tribe for exclusive offers, give-aways and much more.  Upon Arrival: One of our team members will be on site when you arrive to give you a short orientation on the site layout, safe practices, tree tent equipment, & responsible tourism. You'll be staying in the Cleveland National Forest and you must abide by all national forest rules and regulations. We'll go over all of this with you upon your arrival. Other things to note Alter Experience operates under permit of the Cleveland National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. CAMPGROUND RULES  - Open fires in designated fire rings only. Never leave an open fire unattended. Extinguish all open fires completely with water.   - Pets must be on a leash at all times.   - Quiet hours are between 9-8am. No music or generators are allowed during these hours.   - No discharging firearms or air guns of any kind.   - Fireworks and illegal drugs are prohibited   - Maximum 2 cars per site. 
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Fox Den | Glamping in Mount Laguna
100% (17)
Canvas tent · Sleeps 14
Glamping & nature retreats with Alter Experiences. Sleep in the trees under the stars & rediscover the joys of pristine nature & the great outdoors. Fox Den is our group glamping site in the Cleveland National Forest, Laguna campground. This site comes with up to 3 luxury bell tents; 1 with queen mattress, 1 with 2 full beds and 1 with 2 single beds. The site also features a combination of tree tents & can collectively sleep up to 14 people. Site is next to flush toilet/showers. The spaceLaguna Mountain is one of the highest peaks in San Diego at an elevation of over 6,000ft. It's part of the Cleveland National Forest network and one of the most bio-diverse habitats in all of Southern California. It features some of the tallest pine, conifer and oak trees in the region, as well as beautiful open space preserves as far as the eye can see. The area is extremely remote and secluded. Our glamping sites are located in the communal campgrounds of Laguna./El Prado campgrounds, right off Sunrise Highway. The closest town is Julian about 30 minutes away. It's about a 15 minute drive to Lake Cuyamaca. The drive along S1 Sunrise HWY is an experience in itself, with contrasting landscapes between our mountain forests and the Anza-Borrego desert. Your site comes with a combination of both tree tents, bell tents and hammocks. Bell tents are fully outfitted and spacious with therapeutic mattress and / or sofa bed (s). They are staged with the ultimate comfort and luxury in mind, featuring rugs, plush floor pillows, solar powered lights and propane heater. Our Tenstile tree tents are a lightweight treehouse that uses 3 anchor points to create a "living space" suspended between trees. Our Tentsiles are fun, safe & bring a whole new dimension to the camping experience. Our elevated tree tents offer a very unique nature immersive and outdoor experience. Your glamping site also comes with standard hotel amenities, private lounge area, outdoor kitchen space & outdoor fire-pit. Enjoy camping without the hassle! Facilities & Amenities: - Hot shower/bathroom available and either flush or vault toilet. - Your tree tent comes complete with sleeping pad, sleeping bag & pillow. A floor lounge area is provided underneath your tree tent. Our tree tents can accommodate 2 or 3 people per unit. Our double bubble can accommodate a family of between 5-6 (limited availability). - Drinking water provided - Towels, soap and shampoo are provided - Hanging compartments & bins to keep things organized - Firepit is provided for your lounge & seats around the campfire (wood fires only permitted in designated fire pits) - First Aid Kit - Camp kitchen with cooking & serving utensils - 17' Blackstone Griddle, portable cooker, pots/pans, kettle, mugs, essential spices & oils, coffee, hot chocolate & sugar. All you really need to bring is your cooler & food to last for your trip. You also have the option to eat at nearby restaurants. Facilities & amenities are standard across our multiple sites, but the locations will vary depending on the season & availability. Many factors come into play for us to deliver this one of a kind outdoor experience. Our primary sites are under permit with the Cleveland National Forest & all of our sites are within the general vicinity of Mount Laguna - Lake Cuyamaca - Julian. Please be aware that you'll be staying in a communal campground in the Cleveland National Forest. Our sites are very private with your own area, kitchen, fire-pit and parking. Only bathroom facilities are communal. Alter Experiences operates multiple affiliate locations in the San Diego backcountry, in partnership with the Descanso Ranger District office of the Cleveland National Forest. Our glamping retreats are designed to offer the most comfortable outdoor experience possible, while providing all the camping equipment and amenities you will need. We take all that's fun about camping & combine it with modern comfort & state of the art equipment. It's an outdoor & nature immersive experience unlike any other. Look us up and join our glamping tribe for exclusive offers, give-aways and much more. Alter Experiences LLC operates under permit of USFS. This institution is an equal opportunity employer. Other things to note: Alter Experience operates under permit of the Cleveland National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. - No loud music is allowed at the campsite- Fires only allowed in designated fire pits. Never leave open fire unattended.- Pets are allowed in the campground, but not in the tents. You must bring an enclosure for your pet.-Quiet hours from 9pm-8am
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Blue Jay | Glamping Mount Laguna
100% (12)
Bell tent · Sleeps 14
Glamping & nature retreats with Alter Experiences. Sleep in the trees under the stars & rediscover the joys of pristine nature & the great outdoors. Blue Jay Nest is our glamping playground in the Cleveland National Forest, Laguna campground. This fun and cozy space features 4 bell tents, as well as our double bubble 2 story tree tent and trillium hammocks. Blue Jay nest is nestled among giant pine and conifer trees for a private setting. It's located right next to toilets/showers. The space Laguna Mountain is one of the highest peaks in San Diego at an elevation of over 6,000ft. It's part of the Cleveland National Forest network and one of the most bio-diverse habitats in all of Southern California. It features some of the tallest pine, conifer and oak trees in the region, as well as beautiful open space preserves as far as the eye can see. The area is extremely remote and secluded. Our glamping sites are located in the communal campgrounds of Laguna./El Prado campgrounds, right off Sunrise Highway (your group site is completely private). The closest town is Julian about 30 minutes away. It's about a 15 minute drive to Lake Cuyamaca. The drive along S1 Sunrise HWY is an experience in itself, with contrasting landscapes between our mountain forests and the Anza-Borrego desert. Your site comes with a combination of bell tents, tree tents and trillium hammocks. Bell tents are fully outfitted and spacious with therapeutic mattress and / or sofa bed (s). They are staged with the ultimate comfort and luxury in mind, featuring rugs, plush floor pillows, solar powered lights and propane heater. Our Tenstile tree tents are a lightweight treehouse that uses 3 anchor points to create a "living space" suspended between trees. Our Tentsiles are fun, safe & bring a whole new dimension to the camping experience. Our elevated tree tents offer a very unique nature immersive and outdoor experience. Your glamping site also comes with standard hotel amenities, private lounge area, outdoor kitchen space & outdoor fire-pit. Enjoy camping without the hassle! Facilities & Amenities: - Hot shower/bathroom available with either flush or composting toilet. - Your tree tent comes complete with sleeping pad, sleeping bag & pillow. A floor lounge area is provided underneath your tree tent. Our tree tents can accommodate 2 or 3 people per unit. Our double bubble can accommodate a family of between 5-6 (limited availability). - Drinking water provided - Towels, soap and shampoo are provided - Hanging compartments & bins to keep things organized - Firepit is provided for your lounge & seats around the campfire (wood fires only permitted in designated fire pits) - First Aid Kit - Camp kitchen with cooking & serving utensils - 17' Blackstone Griddle, portable cooker, pots/pans, kettle, mugs, essential spices & oils, coffee, hot chocolate & sugar. All you really need to bring is your cooler & food to last for your trip. You also have the option to eat at nearby restaurants. Facilities & amenities are standard across our multiple sites, but the locations will vary depending on the season & availability. Many factors come into play for us to deliver this one of a kind outdoor experience. Our primary sites are under permit with the Cleveland National Forest & all of our sites are within the general vicinity of Mount Laguna - Lake Cuyamaca - Julian. Please be aware that you'll be staying in a communal campground in the Cleveland National Forest. Our sites are very private with your own area, kitchen, fire-pit and parking. Only bathroom facilities are communal. Alter Experiences operates multiple affiliate locations in the San Diego backcountry, in partnership with the Descanso Ranger District office of the Cleveland National Forest. Our glamping retreats are designed to offer the most comfortable outdoor experience possible, while providing all the camping equipment and amenities you will need. We take all that's fun about camping & combine it with modern comfort & state of the art equipment. It's an outdoor & nature immersive experience unlike any other. Look us up and join our glamping tribe for exclusive offers, give-aways and much more. Other things to note One of our team members will be on site when you arrive to give you a short orientation on the site layout, safe practices, tree tent equipment, & responsible tourism. You may be staying in the Cleveland National Forest and you must abide by all federal laws and regulations. We'll go over all of this with you upon your arrival. Other things to note Alter Experience operates under permit on the Cleveland National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Camping without the hassle! That's what glamping is all about. Everything you'll need for your trip is provided for you. All you have to do is bring your cooler and food. - No loud music is allowed at the campsite. Quiet hours from 9pm-8am.- Fires only allowed in designated fire pits. Must not be left unattended.- Pets are allowed at the campground, but not in any of the tents. You must provide a secure enclosure for your tent.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
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$175
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for 4 guests
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Lions Den | Mt. Laguna Glamping
100% (5)
Canvas tent · Sleeps 8
Glamping & outdoor hospitality retreats with Alter Experiences. Sleep in the trees under the stars & rediscover the joys of pristine nature & the great outdoors. Lion's Den is our most popular & secluded site in the Cleveland National Forest, Burnt Rancheria camp. This site comes with a bell tent featuring a queen mattress & sofa bed, as well as a bell tent lounge with 2 additional sofa beds. Site also features a double tree tent & 2 story triple tree tent. 2 Trillium hammocks also included. The spaceLaguna Mountain is one of the highest peaks in San Diego at an elevation of over 6,000ft. It's part of the Cleveland National Forest network and one of the most bio-diverse habitats in all of Southern California. It features some of the tallest pine, conifer and oak trees in the region, as well as beautiful open space preserves as far as the eye can see. The area is extremely remote and secluded. Our glamping sites are located in the communal campgrounds of Laguna./El Prado & Burnt Rancheria campgrounds, right off Sunrise Highway. The closest town is Julian about 30 minutes away. It's about a 15 minute drive to Lake Cuyamaca. The drive along S1 Sunrise HWY is an experience in itself, with contrasting landscapes between our mountain forests and the Anza-Borrego desert. Your site comes with a combination of both tree tents, bell tents and hammocks. Bell tents are fully outfitted and spacious with therapeutic mattress and / or sofa bed (s). They are staged with the ultimate comfort and luxury in mind, featuring rugs, plush floor pillows, solar powered lights and propane heater. Our Tenstile tree tents are a lightweight treehouse that uses 3 anchor points to create a "living space" suspended between trees. Our Tentsiles are fun, safe & bring a whole new dimension to the camping experience. Our elevated tree tents offer a very unique nature immersive and outdoor experience. Your glamping site also comes with standard hotel amenities, private lounge area, outdoor kitchen space & outdoor fire-pit. Enjoy camping without the hassle! Facilities & Amenities: - Hot shower/bathroom available with either flush or composting toilet. - Your tree tent comes complete with sleeping pad, sleeping bag & pillow. A floor lounge area is provided underneath your tree tent. Our tree tents can accommodate 2 or 3 people per unit. Our double bubble can accommodate a family of between 5-6 (limited availability). - Drinking water provided - Towels, soap and shampoo are provided - Hanging compartments & bins to keep things organized - Firepit is provided for your lounge & seats around the campfire (wood fires only permitted in designated fire pits) - First Aid Kit - Camp kitchen with cooking & serving utensils - 17' Blackstone Griddle, portable cooker, pots/pans, kettle, mugs, essential spices & oils, coffee, hot chocolate & sugar. All you really need to bring is your cooler & food to last for your trip. You also have the option to eat at nearby restaurants. Facilities & amenities are standard across our multiple sites, but the locations will vary depending on the season & availability. Many factors come into play for us to deliver this one of a kind outdoor experience. Our primary sites are under permit with the Cleveland National Forest & all of our sites are within the general vicinity of Mount Laguna - Lake Cuyamaca - Julian. Please be aware that you'll be staying in a communal campground in the Cleveland National Forest. Our sites are very private with your own area, kitchen, fire-pit and parking. Only bathroom facilities are communal. Alter Experiences operates multiple affiliate locations in the San Diego backcountry, in partnership with the Descanso Ranger District office of the Cleveland National Forest. Our glamping retreats are designed to offer the most comfortable outdoor experience possible, while providing all the camping equipment and amenities you will need. We take all that's fun about camping & combine it with modern comfort & state of the art equipment. It's an outdoor & nature immersive experience unlike any other. Look us up and join our glamping tribe for exclusive offers, give-aways and much more. Alter Experiences LLC operates under permit of USFS. This institution is an equal opportunity employer. Guest accessOne of our team members will be on site when you arrive to give you a short orientation on the site layout, safe practices, tree tent equipment, & responsible tourism. You may be staying in the Cleveland National Forest and you must abide by all federal laws and regulations. We'll go over all of this with you upon your arrival. Other things to noteAlter Experience operates under permit on the Cleveland National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Camping without the hassle! That's what glamping is all about. Everything you'll need for your trip is provided for you. All you have to do is bring your cooler and food. - No music is allowed at the campsite- Fires only allowed in designated fire pits- Pets are allowed at the campground, but not in any of the tents. You must provide a secure enclosure for your tent.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
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$128
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for 2 guests
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99% Recommend133 ratings · 98 reviews
This glamping oasis provides a unique blend of comfort and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for families and groups. Guests consistently praise the cozy accommodations, well-equipped kitchens, and the magical ambiance of evening campfires. The setup caters to both seasoned campers and those new to the outdoors, offering everything you need for a stress-free stay. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a few guests noted the proximity to other campsites, though it didn't detract from their overall enjoyment.
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Mount Laguna, San Diego, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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