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The best cave camping near Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
96% (1.5K) • 428 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
Sagewinds Farm High Desert camp
1. Sagewinds Farm High Desert camp
98%
(455)
43mi from Casa de Oro-Mount Helix · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$41
/ night
DeAnza Springs Resort
2. DeAnza Springs Resort
95%
(20)
46mi from Casa de Oro-Mount Helix · 65 sites · Tents, RVs
DeAnza Springs Resort is a family friendly resort in North America. Situated on more than 500 private acres of high desert (2600 feet above sea level) in Eastern San Diego County, it is ideal for year-round vacationing.
The Resort is comprised of 311 spacious RV sites, most with full hookups, (30/50 amps) and unlimited tent sites for camping. Comfortable rental units consist of fully furnished tiny homes and motel rooms.
Centerpiece to the Resort is a 7500 square foot clubhouse. It is home to the Oasis Lounge/Bar and cafe. There is also a computer area for public internet access.
No matter what activities you enjoy, you’ll probably find them available at DeAnza Springs Resort. Surrounded on three sides by the wilderness of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the resort grounds include grassy lawns, shade trees, two sparkling swimming pools and a hot tub with access to hiking trails in every direction.
Amenities include two swimming pools open year round (one indoor heated and one outdoors), an outdoor hot tub, tennis/pickle ball courts, shuffle-board courts, fitness center with sauna, and laundry facilities. There is also a large enclosed pet park and WiFi broadband internet access.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$63
/ night
Splitrock Farm and Retreat
3. Splitrock Farm and Retreat
96%
(1675)
49mi from Casa de Oro-Mount Helix · 33 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
About Splitrock Farm and Retreat
Far Away, Close to Home
Instagram page @splitrockfarmandretreat. Tag your photos #splitrockfarmandretreat #SplitrockFAR #farawayclosetohome
Or, contact the Camp Host through Hipcamp direct message.
Splitrock Farm and Retreat started in January 2021 after a global search of a place to set roots, live off the land, and create an amazing place for recreation, relaxation, and rejuvenation.
Splitrock was part of a 160-acre avocado farm that prospered from 1970 to 2017, generating over 1million pounds of avocados per year until the previous owners switched off the water in 2017. Ben purchased 101 acres in 2021 with plans to harvest the dead avocado trees for firewood and replant with organic, sustainable crops such as grapes, citrus trees, and flowers.
Splitrock's attraction comes from its unique groves, magnificent granite boulders, and sweeping vistas. Mixed within the avocado groves are several ancient groves and solitary trees that include 150+ foot tall pines, hundreds of old oaks, and soaring palms. Freckled throughout the hillsides are thousands of humongous granite boulders, offering a prehistoric feel to the landscape. Above all, Splitrock offers unrivaled views. Over 40 miles of coastline includes views to Point Loma, the Carlsbad power station, and the Pendleton Hospital. To the northeast are views of near 11K foot snowy peaks of San Jacinto and San Gorgonio, with rolling hills of De Luz and Fallbrook in the foreground.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$22
/ night
Cleveland National Forest
4. Cleveland National Forest
93%
(85)
National forest 17mi from Casa de Oro-Mount Helix · 436 sites
Hike, camp, or gaze up at the Milky Way in California’s southernmost national forest.
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Campfires
96% (1.5K) • 428 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
Sagewinds Farm High Desert camp
1. Sagewinds Farm High Desert camp
98%
(455)
43mi from Casa de Oro-Mount Helix · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$41
/ night
DeAnza Springs Resort
2. DeAnza Springs Resort
95%
(20)
46mi from Casa de Oro-Mount Helix · 65 sites · Tents, RVs
DeAnza Springs Resort is a family friendly resort in North America. Situated on more than 500 private acres of high desert (2600 feet above sea level) in Eastern San Diego County, it is ideal for year-round vacationing.
The Resort is comprised of 311 spacious RV sites, most with full hookups, (30/50 amps) and unlimited tent sites for camping. Comfortable rental units consist of fully furnished tiny homes and motel rooms.
Centerpiece to the Resort is a 7500 square foot clubhouse. It is home to the Oasis Lounge/Bar and cafe. There is also a computer area for public internet access.
No matter what activities you enjoy, you’ll probably find them available at DeAnza Springs Resort. Surrounded on three sides by the wilderness of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the resort grounds include grassy lawns, shade trees, two sparkling swimming pools and a hot tub with access to hiking trails in every direction.
Amenities include two swimming pools open year round (one indoor heated and one outdoors), an outdoor hot tub, tennis/pickle ball courts, shuffle-board courts, fitness center with sauna, and laundry facilities. There is also a large enclosed pet park and WiFi broadband internet access.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$63
/ night
Splitrock Farm and Retreat
3. Splitrock Farm and Retreat
96%
(1675)
49mi from Casa de Oro-Mount Helix · 33 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
About Splitrock Farm and Retreat
Far Away, Close to Home
Instagram page @splitrockfarmandretreat. Tag your photos #splitrockfarmandretreat #SplitrockFAR #farawayclosetohome
Or, contact the Camp Host through Hipcamp direct message.
Splitrock Farm and Retreat started in January 2021 after a global search of a place to set roots, live off the land, and create an amazing place for recreation, relaxation, and rejuvenation.
Splitrock was part of a 160-acre avocado farm that prospered from 1970 to 2017, generating over 1million pounds of avocados per year until the previous owners switched off the water in 2017. Ben purchased 101 acres in 2021 with plans to harvest the dead avocado trees for firewood and replant with organic, sustainable crops such as grapes, citrus trees, and flowers.
Splitrock's attraction comes from its unique groves, magnificent granite boulders, and sweeping vistas. Mixed within the avocado groves are several ancient groves and solitary trees that include 150+ foot tall pines, hundreds of old oaks, and soaring palms. Freckled throughout the hillsides are thousands of humongous granite boulders, offering a prehistoric feel to the landscape. Above all, Splitrock offers unrivaled views. Over 40 miles of coastline includes views to Point Loma, the Carlsbad power station, and the Pendleton Hospital. To the northeast are views of near 11K foot snowy peaks of San Jacinto and San Gorgonio, with rolling hills of De Luz and Fallbrook in the foreground.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$22
/ night
Cleveland National Forest
4. Cleveland National Forest
93%
(85)
National forest 17mi from Casa de Oro-Mount Helix · 436 sites
Hike, camp, or gaze up at the Milky Way in California’s southernmost national forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Adrea
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Loved camping at granite tabernacle! Great views, beautiful nature.
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Mya
2 weeks ago
Tent
Staying at Ellen’s was magical! Her land was so beautiful, she showed us around herself. There were multiple hikes to go on and areas to explore. Stargazing was amazing at night! The mini horses and her friendly dogs were adorable! Overall wonderful experience! Stay at Ellen’s!
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Julie
2 weeks ago
16 ft car
We had the best time at Splitrock! Huge campsite, bathrooms, fire pit etc- everything we needed. The baby goats were the highlight for sure. Woke up to the goats roaming through our site. Would definitely stay here again, especially if we were looking for a place to camp with a large group.
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CeCe
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
This was an amazing place to camp! We had a short visit for a retreat with around 100 people, and Benjamin and his team were extremely attentive and helpful. It was a beautiful place, the bathrooms were clean and nice! We were visited by the goats and dogs, they were so awesome! Absolutely loved this campsite, would highly recommend!
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Allysa
3 weeks ago
19 ft rooftop tent
Beautiful site! Loved being greeted by the goats in the morning
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Megan
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
My family of 4 had a great time enjoying Ellen's property. She told us all about the land and how she's cultivated it. She showed us around including the boundary and introduced us to her horses. We hiked/scrambled up the mountain and we're accompanied by one of her sweet dogs who impressed us the whole way up and down and hung around us most of the day. The freeway noise others have commented on was really minimal white noise occasionally, but we heard a pack of coyotes and a mountain lion/bobcat in the evening. The stargazing was great, and we couldn't get enough of the rock scrambling there was to do. There's a marked trail up the mountain that helped us find our way down. We would love to come back and visit again.
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Duncan
3 weeks ago
29 ft pop-up camper
Great place to visit ! Lots of wildlife and nice facilities. Very steep narrow road to get there and don’t let google maps take you the back way as it is even steeper ! Come up from Oceanside and it’s not too bad :)
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James
3 weeks ago
20 ft campervan
I had a great experience. Such a cool place with awesome animals roaming minding their own business.. Great views everywhere! I would highly recommend!
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Austin
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Splitrock is a rustic plot of land, great for families! Free range goats and dogs, pay extra for the baby goat encounter. Check the weather beforehand....if there's high winds book another night! Otherwise it's great!
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Christy
March 2026
Tent
Great place! What a hidden gem. Hosts were great and great time watching the animals, will be back again!
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Young
March 2026
Tent
Great place to camp near city. I enjoyed the sunset ,sunrise and their friendly animals. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained and one of the best I've seen at Hipcamp. Will be returning with friends and family!
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Regina
March 2026
Tent
The Oak Grove was a really fun stay. We chose the meadow area this time, and the view was gorgeous with all of the grass and clover growing in. If you are wondering about the sites in the meadow, the ground is free of debris, making it okay for you to drive on to get your site comfortable. The flushing toilets all over camp are clean and functional. It is great to be able to wash up in the hot showers as well. I love seeing all the new developments at camp every time I come. There is now a horse and a cute donkey on the property. The roads are a little rutted due to the recent storms, but the roads at Splitrock are regularly maintained and graded, usually after the storm season has passed. Still, most any 2WD vehicle can drive on the roads just fine. Please remember to leave your sites the way you found them or better. Thanks again, Ben and Splitrock.
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Sandy
March 2026
Tent
With kids
Loved the large group campsite, felt secluded. The campground split rock made hiking accessible and the rocks in the area were great for climbing. Bathrooms were fancy but could have been more upkept,
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John
March 2026
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
We brought our travel trailer to Red Tail Rock and enjoyed three nights under the stars just gazing sitting by the fire. The days were relaxing as we took our two dogs for frequent walks throughout the camp.
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Kaitlynn
March 2026
Tent
views were beautiful and there were some really great camp sites. bathrooms were convenient and clean. wish we stayed longer than 1 night!
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Regan
February 2026
Tent
With pets
We arrived after dark and found our way to the campsite easily. The moon was super bright so we didn't even need headlamps to set up. There weren't very many other people that we saw, only a few in the morning that were walking the trails and such.
There were tons of wild rabbits so do keep your dog secure if they like to chase! We could hear them thumping when we got close to their burrows.
Everything was super convenient, bathrooms were close by, water spigot right by the picnic table and the fire pit was lovely.
It was also super warm, we were just in tshirts and outside until around 1:30am without being cold at all. Not really any mosquitoes either!
Truly such a magical time.
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Luke
February 2026
21 ft Class B
With kids
Splitrock was one of the biggest highlights of our trip from San Diego all the way up to San Fransisco RV camping all the way. We camped 11 nights and chose to spend three of them at split Rock, making it out last stop in the way back down. The grounds are AWESOME, tons of great walks and nature, extraordinary views at night, minimal light pollution so you could see many cobstillations and plants from the very cool observation deck. My son lived the goats. The bathroom and facilities were clean and ample throughout the grounds. We stayed at the communal campground and also at a Van Life site one night were we met some very cool folks who were also van camping. Great walks and light level hiking throughout. The folks we met camp hosting were also super friendly and helpful. Also, Fallbrook is very close by with a grocery store and a couple nice taco spots and stuff. Lastly, the drive up and back down to and from the grounds is incredibly beautiful with awesome twistys and excellent views.
All in all, I could not recommend Splitrock more highly, and this is after camping up and down the coast in all sorts of places. 5 stars all day.
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Kay
February 2026
Tent
With pets
This place was absolutely magical. The observatory deck has stunning 360° views overlooking both the mountains and the ocean, truly breathtaking. Ben, the owner, was so friendly and welcoming, and his hospitality really made the stay feel special. The camp host was also incredibly sweet and helpful; she greeted me when I arrived, directed me to my campsite, and stayed communicative the whole time.
The property itself is gorgeous, peaceful, tranquil, and serene. Goats roam freely around the land, and the owners’ shepherd‑like dogs were such a sweet addition to the experience. It felt like stepping into a little off‑grid paradise.
The amenities were great too: off‑grid hot showers, flushable toilets, and everything was clean and well maintained.
Such a beautiful space and an unforgettable stay. I’ll definitely be back. 😊
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Nelson
February 2026
Tent
Group trip
A great experience for a first time HipCamper. Last minute decisions led us to this spot. We normally do BLM but with the recent weather, we decided to do something closer to home. We were pleasantly surprised at how awesome the view was. You can see as for as you can. The sunrise and sunset alone lets you appreciate the little things in life. We were at hilltop hideout for the night. It was 5 vehicles and 7 people. There’s a few spots that are flat but if you’re in a RTT like us, you’ll want to bring leveling blocks or look for some rocks to help level out your vehicle. The fire pit up top was nice. Just sat around and talked for a few hours and just tell stories. We didn’t meet Ben at first but everything was pretty smooth. Having a bathroom nearby and running water at our campground was very nice. The goats that roam the place along with the barn cats and guardian dogs are very friendly. Would recommend staying here.
PS: The observation deck is also something everybody should check out!
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Libby
February 2026
13 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful spot with kind people stewarding it. Majestic landscape and well cared for facilities.
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