Campo

Pets

Electricity Hookup

Toilets

Campfires

Showers

Potable water

Picnic table

The Azalea Glen loop trail will take you through the forest that was ravaged by the Cedar Fire of 2003.

Paso Picacho Campground

Paso Picacho is a pretty sweet location as far as campgrounds go

Large campgrounds, but can also get crowded during peak times. 

I never miss to watch a sunrise when camping here.  Just walk out to the fire lookout road and enjoy.

Trees were a bit sparse for hammocking so it took some improvising. 

Tamarisk Grove Campground

A smaller campground option for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park camping is at Tamarisk Grove campground

The cabin interior, Tamarisk Grove campground, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California

We are the only campers at Tamarisk Campground, January,2015

Sewage Hookup

Your campsite is just a short walk from the Borrego Palm Canyon Trailhead, which leads to a refreshing palm oasis.

Borrego Palm Canyon Campground

A great place for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park camping is at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campground

Take the adjacent Borego Palm Canyon hike.  If you've been out primitive camping along the 4WD roads in the park's backcountry, this campground near the Visitor Center offers showers. 

Nearby 4WD tour to the badlands. Breathtaking. 

Trek famous hiking trails, swim under waterfalls, and look for constellations when camping in Campo.

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Coyote Moon Camping

Hidden gem in the high desert mountains of Julian California. Located an hour and half from San Diego. This two and a half acre property features jaw dropping sunsets, dark skies and a 360 view of all constellations and stars. 

We offer tent camping, Rv parking or stay in an unfurnished tiny cabin.

Minutes away from world famous Julian apple pie and and worlds biggest desert state park, Anza Borrego. 

Along the path of the pacific crest trail PCT.

Access to:

• Water 

• smokeless and regular fire pit 

• Hot tent stove

• WiFi 

•Optional restaurant quality meals 

• Tons of space for activities

• Pet friendly

• Off road and hiking tours 

• Optional Auricular Accupunture outside in weightless chairs 

• Amazing air quality 

• No close nearby Neighbors

• Quiet and Peaceful except for occasional coyote in the distance!

• No noise restrictions within reason

Cooking equipment

Manzanita Village Retreat

We are co-founders of Ordinary Dharma and Five Changes, and stewards of this land at Manzanita Village Retreat.

Thirty years ago we were searching for a place where the land itself would be an active support in our of work facilitating workshops and retreats. We were looking for land that was within easy reach of San Diego and Los Angeles, while still being remote and far from the noise of highways. The land is infused with the presence of the thousands of people who have come here for transformation and renewal.

We are now open to visitors from HipCamp -- we look forward to your visit

Caitriona Reed and Michele Benzamin-Miki

Clara Vista High Desert Retreat

This beautiful high desert retreat is a working artist's property with several stone and steel sculptures of the late&nbsp;artist,&nbsp; Norm Hines,&nbsp; available for viewing on the property. The guest cabin sits secluded on the southern ridge of Montezuma Valley, with spectacular views of Earthquake Valley and the distant mountains of Baja California and a short hike to Anza Borrego State Park. A gas fireplace in the cabin will keep you warm on those chilly winter evenings. Ideal for 1-2 people looking for solitude, stargazing and high-desert nature.&nbsp;
Cozy guest cabin with propane fireplace on 30 acre artist's retreat at 4000 feet elevation.&nbsp; One mi. hike to NW boundary of Anza Borrego SP. Four mi. to PCT. Hiking trails to large plutonic rocks, breathtaking view south into Mexico. Private portable toilet, outdoor cold water sink, outdoor grill, small camping stove, teapot, full size bed,&nbsp; Norm Hines sculptures on property for guest viewing. Great for bird watching, stargazing, desert solitude. 13 miles to Borrego Springs. 28 miles to Julian.
Guests love staying here: "Tom’s cabin was the perfect weekend getaway to decompress and detach. The site offers all the amenities you need. There are multiple trails located around the property if you’re looking to get a little activity in. Otherwise just sitting and hanging out is about as peaceful as it gets. A great place to go if you don’t want to venture out too far. This place just might be my monthly weekend hideout. Thanks Tom for sharing such a beautiful place."

Hideout Mountain Lodge

Hideout Mountain Lodge is a peaceful retreat tucked away in the hills of Santa Ysabel, just over an hour from San Diego and a couple of hours from Los Angeles. Spread across 40 acres, the property offers a variety of places to stay — from remodeled cabins with fireplaces and private decks, to vintage trailers, campsites, and RV spots with full hookups and views of Lake Henshaw.

This is the kind of place where you slow down, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the landscape. Guests gather around the community firepit, take walks through the oaks, or just relax on a porch and listen to the birds.

On weekends, you can wander over to Josie’s Hideout Saloon, our on-site bar and restaurant, known for its live music and western character.

We’re just a few minutes from the towns of Santa Ysabel and Julian, easy to get to but far enough away to feel like an escape.

Pool Ranch

🌌 Pool Ranch: Your 30-Acre Dark Sky Gateway to Anza-Borrego
Escape to true high-desert solitude at Pool Ranch, a 30-acre private property in the unique mountain community of Ranchita, CA.

Our property offers almost complete isolation, making it the perfect sanctuary to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature. We share a direct border with the vast, untouched wilderness of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, putting millions of acres of adventure right at your doorstep.

✨ Experience the Magic of the High Desert
Pool Ranch is not just a place to camp; it's a place to experience the raw, dramatic beauty of the Colorado Desert in all its forms. Our elevation provides a stunning four-season climate.

🌌 World-Class Stargazing: As part of an official Dark Sky Community, our skies are free of light pollution. On a clear night, the Milky Way is breathtakingly bright.

🌸 Spring Wildflowers: Witness the desert floor explode in a riot of color during the annual superbloom.

❄️ Winter Snow: Experience the rare and magical sight of snow blanketing the desert landscape.

🏜️ Direct Park Access: Forget driving to a trailhead. Our property line directly borders Anza-Borrego State Park. Step off our land and directly into the wilderness for hiking, exploring, and mountain biking.

Your Private Wilderness Sanctuary
This 30-acre property is your playground. Find your perfect spot, set up camp, and enjoy the silence, the expansive views, and the feeling of having the wilderness all to yourself.

If you are seeking profound quiet, unparalleled starry nights, and a direct gateway to one of California's largest state parks, Pool Ranch is waiting for you.

Queen size bed and the red chair folds out into a lounge/small bed.

Glamp in Tiny Cabin #2

Tiny Cabin #2 (TC2) sits on top of the property with Mountain to Ocean views. It's a great place for a weekend getaway for Star gazing, watch a sunset and City lights. A place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. 

  A short drive away is the towns of Alpine and Descanso, Cuyamaca State Park and Laguna Mountain.  San Diego Beaches are down  I-8 .  

TC2 has two seating areas for your privacy. Plus, plenty of space to roam around. It's above the common game and dining area.

Inside has a queen size bed, a small refrigerator, sink, Coffee maker, and cabinet with cooking supplies. There is a microwave, one burner hot plate.  The BBQ is propane.

We have made some improvements to the TC put in new sturdy steps, bed frame and lights.

While a campfire ban is on we do allow Duraflame type logs.  The property is located in a high risk fire zone.

As you walk inside. There's a few feet between and cabinet. 

Picnic table is on a platform covered with outdoor carpet. View to the south. An easy-up shade now covers the table. 
Great place to enjoy a meal and views.

The entrance to your relaxing rustic glamping getaway.  
The wildflowers are in full bloom.  Wild Daisy is on the right.  

The amenities provided.  The cabinet has silverware, utensils, heat plate, microwave, pots and pans and towels. 

A taste of nature/wildlife.

You will enjoy 6 acres where you'll be able to hang a hammock, read a book, or watch our daily visitors, deer and/or wild turkeys. There's no city noise around here, you'll fall asleep to the sound of crickets and bullfrogs. Lastly, it's a short distance over the hill for you to enjoy the small town of Julian and their famous apple pie.

*Please note pond is closed for cleaning

*Some areas of the property are used for storage of building materials for active building and improvement of the property.

We offer 2 guest at 150.00 a night, each additional guest is 25 nightly. KIDS ARE FREE.

Learn more about this land:

Hip-campers will enjoy wide open space where they can hang a hammock or feed cat fish in the pond. There are hiking trails and beautiful sunsets. Deer and turkey visit regularly. There are no city sounds, you will fall asleep to crickets and bullfrogs. The old town of Julian is within reach. 150.00&nbsp;night for 2 people, each addition person is 25 dollars.&nbsp;KIDS UNDER 18 FREE.&nbsp; Contact Frank&nbsp; 7605808613

Post dinner with a good drink in hand. Keep your eyes on the sky, its quite the show out there.

The Desert View Tower

Loaded with history, and set on the "La Posta Pluton," we are 3000 feet above the California's Imperial Valley. Sitting on this land is the historic Desert View Tower, which will turn 100 years old in 2020. The view of the tower couldn't be in a more epic setting. The sunsets, stars and views are world class. Tent camping in the area doesn't get much better than this.Learn more about this land:PLEASE CHECK IN BEFORE DARK.***If you are showing up after dark, we unfortunately cannot accommodate you. Must arrive before 4 in the winter months, 7pm in the summery months.***Winds here can be ferocious. A day ahead of time check the weather for Boulder Park CA (That's us). We will happily change for another date.No road access to the camp sites. Tent camping only. No RV spaces available.The Desert Tower is a 93 acre property in the midst of a great field of boulders on a hillside cliff overlooking California's Imperial Valley. One can camp anywhere in the rocks you like...there are tons of hidden gems out there with some great views. There is a sandy area in front of the tower that is very nice and close to the bathrooms --  Enjoy the views and the nighttime stars!

A view of a site - this one larger than others

Firepits provided, a HUGE plus! But bring plenty of firewood!

Second campsite from the airbnb house has perfect wind coverage for a small tent!

Coffee is a must, trader joes has great pour over on the go!

If camping isn't your thing, they also offer an airbnb cabin!

The desert tower is a fun quick site to see, so many floors with different artifacts on display!

Perfect photo op. stump for humans AND dogs!

Mystic Canyon Inn

Our home is eclectic, country, relaxed and homey.

We are conveniently located just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego and popular tourist attractions like Comic-Con, Balboa Park, the beautiful beaches and the world famous San Diego Zoo. 35 minutes east you will find beautiful Mount Laguna, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Pacific Crest Trail access and the town of Julian. About an hour east brings you to the desert, where natural beauty and recreation abound. 13 miles away, Viejas Casino boasts a beautiful outlet center. 4 miles away, Sycuan has a casino with entertainment and the golf resort of Singing Hills. Come enjoy the slower pace of the San Diego backcountry.

So, hike, bike or drive yourself to our little haven and say goodbye to the hustle and bustle!


Outside of barn which sleeps 4-5 in bunks, hostel style

Glamping in San Diego’s Backcountry

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. 


A look of the whole campsite with kitchen and firepit.

The entrance to the campground has plenty of hiking routes - no parking fee necessary!

Another view of the tree hammocks, which the tree tent looks like, just with a cover!

Spending the evening by the campfire with some tea

The hammocks provided are great for an afternoon relaxing.

A little bit more of the inside of the glamping tent

The futon provided could sleep an additional 1 or 2, but make sure to bring extra layers.

Sagewinds Farm High Desert camp

Sagewinds Farm is the first certified organic white sage farm in the world.  Located in the high desert  of San Diego county, between 3500 feet and 3800 ft. this beautiful 40 acres  features caves, massive boulders to climb, views, flat land and privacy.  At night the stars are magnificent and the milky way is visible...there are meteor showers several times a year. Permanent residents in the barn are the 2 mini horses to visit and four wonderful dogs.  The nights are always cool and usually below 60% so be prepared to sleep well, even if the days are hot. There is almost always a breeze and sometimes a wind, so bring your kites.  There are visiting animals that past thru and could include, coyotes, bobcats, Coatis, foxes, rabbits, quail, hawks and mountain lions. There are also some snake and lizards. We do have rattlesnakes. To make up for the rattlers we offer two flush toilets!

Camp on the healthy, beautiful and first Certified Organic White Sage Farm in the World.  I like to tell people that this is sacred land and it is. Come see the magnificent boulder formations.   Come for the quiet.  Come for the stars.  Remember that the Jacumba Hotel Hot Springs and restaurant is 5 minutes away  and the food is exceptional. 

The place to heal 

 Beautiful high desert,(3500') with boulders, boulder mountains, caves and views. Rolling southern California terrain, home to all kinds of birds and wild life. Camp on top of the mountain, or camp in a cave or anywhere in between. See the Milky way on most nights, all have incredible stars. 40 acres.  Visit our the little town of Jacumba Hot springs down the road. Exciting things are happening there.  The Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel, really good food, organic produce, and of course the  Water!  They offer day passes.  Weekend music events at the Hotel or the The Old Bathhouse  where you listen under the most incredible stars. Bazaar at the Bathouse the first Saturday of the month. 

This is the prettiest property in east county! And the healthiest! It is a  Certified Organic White Sage farm. This is the old west! Come in the spring for the wild flowers on the land. 

Come for the dark skies. 

Come for the very occasional snow.

 Most definitely come for all the Meteor showers..  You can see the Milky way on most nights

Getthing things prepped for dinner. There a picnic tables near the yurts that you can use.

Stallion Oaks Ranch (Retreat)

In 2003, the Grosvenor Family Foundation donated the 238-acre retreat property located in Descanso to The Unity Center. Much of the land, including more than 12 structures were destroyed during the Cedar Fires in October of 2003. In the years since the fire, members of our community have lovingly tended to the land and slowly nurtured the trees and flowers. The result is acres of pristine wilderness, with hiking trails, a small lake and even a hill of daffodils that bloom every Spring.Our vision is to create a world-class retreat center and campground that promotes spiritual renewal and personal growth in a natural setting, by providing a location for education, inner reflection, positive recreation and acceptance. The Ranch is owned by The Unity Center, a progressive spiritual community that emphasizes living consciously and making a positive difference in the world. This is a sacred and special place . So whether you're planning a retreat, a wedding or a special event, we hope you'll come away from the Ranch feeling renewed.

Communal fire pit.  Call the day before to check weather conditions. If approved, bring your own wood.

Trees along walking trails and outside areas surrounding main campground

Hiked up to the lake area! There are signs to guide you there.  Hike was not hard at all. 

Lake with Ducks (when full during rainy season)

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