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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

Our setup. There are 5 reservable spots on Hipcamp. The landowners can show you where the best spots are so, book what you think you will like and they may show you a better place. 

Cooking with our Biolite Campstove. Easy set up and natural flame, cooked up the perfect yellow curry dish.

At the top of the tower the views are incredible. 

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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.

If you are in the mood for a massage, Barbara is a therapist with amazing healing hands. (Please arrange in advance of your visit to ensure availability.) If you are a hiker and need a guide, Randy is an experienced Pacific Crest Trail hiker, who will be happy to assist with drop-off and pick-up in the local mountains, or whatever your hiking/backpacking needs are. Bikers of all kinds, frequently go by on Harbison Canyon Road, which is part of a larger biking loop.
So, hike, bike or drive yourself to our little haven and say goodbye to the hustle and bustle!

We enjoy talking to our guests, finding out about where they live and providing information on the local area. We do work during the week, but are usually around on the weekends.

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. 


The hammocks provided are great for an afternoon relaxing.

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 .  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. 

The place to heal from pandemics. 

 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! 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 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

Big Sky Eco Resort Ranch

170 acre eco/hotel ranch on sacred Indian Land a great place to get away from the city and hike, star gaze, write or do some art . Plenty of open space to do something or nothing Beautiful views and Sunsets. Tecate Mexico is 7 min away so bring your passport or Birth certificate for a fun day in Mexico or hike on our local trails, visit local Vineyards,Go to local Casinos BBQ, relax and read a book, (only 40 min from San Diego 3 hours from Los Angeles)Learn more about this land:1970's trailer on a 170 acre eco/hotel ranch on sacred Indian Land a great place to get away from the city and hike, star gaze, write or do some art . Plenty of open space to do something or nothing Beautiful views and Sunsets. Tecate Mexico is 7 min away so bring your passport or Birth certificate for a fun day in Mexico or hike on our local trails, visit local Vineyards,Go to local Casinos BBQ, relax and read a book, (only 40 min from San Diego 3 hours from Los Angeles)

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