The best camping near San Diego, California.
San Diego offers a huge diversity of experiences and terrain. From deserts to mountain slopes, amazing lakes to beaches, adventure is calling.
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San Diego is one of the most beautiful destinations in California. With such diversity and endless adventure possibilities, camping near San Diego should be on your bucket list. There are many great locations for tent, cabin, or RV camping among different terrain. The Cleveland National Forest on Mt. Laguna offers many opportunities for camping. The campsites at Boulder Oaks Read more...
San Diego is one of the most beautiful destinations in California. With such diversity and endless adventure possibilities, camping near San Diego should be on your bucket list. There are many great locations for tent, cabin, or RV camping among different terrain. The Cleveland National Forest on Mt. Laguna offers many opportunities for camping. The campsites at Boulder Oaks and Cibbets Flat Campgrounds are first come, first serve. If you feel more comfortable with a reservation, look into Burnt Rancheria and Laguna Campgrounds. There are plenty of mountain biking, hiking, and backpacking trails to explore in the area. A beautiful location for desert camping near San Diego is the Anza-Borrego State Park. There are four campgrounds within the state park to choose from. While you’re there, definitely go see the Pictograph Trail to see rock paintings made by the Kumeyaay Indians thousands of years ago. If you want to do some camping near the beach without going all the way to Catalina, Crystal Cove State Park is an option not too far from San Diego.
Dome Asylum Front Cactus Garden
100% — 4 Responses
$30/night
Meredith: Dome Asylum is amazing! There is so much beauty in one place it's almost overwhelming b...
Olivia: This is such a quaint site!!! Our hosts were so kind, and gave us a tour of their farm ...
Take a hike up to San Jacinto Peak, the second-highest point in Southern California.
Eithel: Our experience with Camping with Rescue Animals was nothing short of amazing. The prope...
Emilie: Michelle is AMAZING!! This was totally glamping :). The pool is warm and beautiful. Th...
Really looking to get away from it all? The Mission Springs PCT Trail Camp is only accessible by the PCT or the Fish Creek Trail.
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Stepfanie: Staying here was fun! I liked the decor, the host's friendly dogs, and many of the thin...
Hexayurt Glamping @ the Dome Asylum
100% — 5 Responses
$55/night
Myles : This site is an amazing little oasis. The property offers so much, and the yurt is a pe...
Lake Arrowhead is surrounded by the pine trees of the San Bernardino National Forest. There is a natural hot springs accessible by trail!
Myles : If you're looking for a warm getaway close to San Diego, look no further. The property'...
Ferdelyn: There’s a lot of nice old grown trees in the area for shade. Short loop trail. I was on...
Catalina Island books up quick, and with good reason! Take the ferry out to the beautiful spot and set up camp away from the San Diego city.
Gretchen : Barbara was very hospitable, fun night under the stars. Great, quick get away from San ...
Brie: Tom and Barbara are the kindest hosts and so very helpful! We pulled our little vintage...
If you’re into astronomy, you should check out the Observatory Campground on Mt. Palomar. Get up close and personal with the cosmos.
Dome Asylum Sweet Orchard Spot
80% — 10 Responses
$35/night
Kira: 💯 % amazing! This place is an Oasis within Ramona. My boyfriend and I showed up around ...
Brie: Jess and Doreen have an amazing space for camping! Its a peaceful and beautiful propert...
Kalani: Bring your RV or feel free to do some dry camping. We have 40 RV spaces and 289 acres...
Ali: I have never camped at an RV park before, but it was fun! It was a different experience...
Chad: This is a really unique site. It's not so much out in the wilderness so hopefully that'...
Steve: Pitch your tent on our 4 acre property (~2 acres available to you) and enjoy beautiful,...
Lawrence: This place is a blessing to find. Once here I almost felt like the Universe was tellin...
Jonas: This land has been in my family for 35 years. High desert mountains with sage scrub and...
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