The best dog-friendly glamping near Escondido, California

If you're looking for a comfortable camping experience with your furry friends near Escondido, California, Hipcamp has over 1100 options for you to choose from. Whether you're seeking a yurt, a cabin, or a safari tent, there are 1197 options for glamping enthusiasts traveling with pets. With top-rated campsites such as Lovelight Ranch (532 reviews), Magical Harrison Serenity Ranch (518 reviews), and The Desert Rose Collective (378 reviews), you'll be sure to find a suitable spot for your next adventure. Popular amenities include potable water, showers, and campfires, while popular activities range from paddling and hiking to horseback riding. With an average price per night of $100 and options as low as $18, there's a perfect glamping spot for every budget.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a comfortable camping experience with your furry friends near Escondido, California, Hipcamp has over 1100 options for you to choose from. Whether you're seeking a yurt, a cabin, or a safari tent, there are 1197 options for glamping enthusiasts traveling with pets. With top-rated campsites such as Lovelight Ranch (532 reviews), Magical Harrison Serenity Ranch (518 reviews), and The Desert Rose Collective (378 reviews), you'll be sure to find a suitable spot for your next adventure. Popular amenities include potable water, showers, and campfires, while popular activities range from paddling and hiking to horseback riding. With an average price per night of $100 and options as low as $18, there's a perfect glamping spot for every budget.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Pool Ranch

33mi from Escondido · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Ranchita, CA

🌌 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.

2. The "Camp-Sight"

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29mi from Escondido · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Aguanga, CA

"If you got the sight, we got the views." Our property sits on top of a hill on 10 acres of beautiful panoramic views of Cahuilla and, Palomar mountain along with rolling hills of large rock formation and colorful wildflowers in the spring. Nestled up to the wildlife preserve of the government bureau of land management which provides more of a quiet and private setting to enjoy what nature has to offer. You will see Jack rabbits and cotton tail bunnies, roadrunners, quail, owls, different type of birds, hawks, coyote, lizards, snakes and even some toads. On occasion you may see deer, Bob cats, mountain lion along with endangered kangaroo mice, The beautiful night sky is easy to see planets and shooting stars without the interruption of city lights. There are many trails to walk, hike, bike and horse back ride where you can discover large boulders in different shapes and sizes along with hidden caves. A variety of rocks and minerals can be found for those rock hound enthusiasts as well. At the camp site you will find a horseshoe pit ,indoor and outdoor games and treasure hunts for everyone to enjoy. If you want to bring your own set of golf clubs you can even hit some balls! Pets are welcome. We provide dog kennel. There are off road areas nearby. Bring your motor bike, quad or buggy and throw up some dirt. Not to far there is a Casino, small store and a restaurant and about 30 minutes away from the Temecula wineries. You don’t have to worry about packing up a bunch of camping equipment, our camp provides a 35 foot RV if you prefer a roof over your head and a place to sit down for a meal runs off a generator ( you will need to provide your own fuel. it is a 5 gallon capacity). and has indoor and outdoor lights and electrical outlets to plug in a fan or your phone We have a cooler for you to use bu you will need to provide your own ice. There are dishes and utensils and a toilet. and water in and outside (You will need to bring your own blankets, sleeping bags and towels). Also provided arepropane b.b.q, propane fire ring, outdoor bench, table and camp chairs. There is enough room on this property to bring your own camper, RV or tent or ? but it must be self contained. There is no electric, water or waste hook up. Please contact me if you may have any questions. We aim to please to make your stay enjoyable. Thank you and enjoy your day!

3. Time Traveler Retreat Julian Cabin

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27mi from Escondido · 3 sites · Lodging · Julian, CA

Built in the 50’s it is sitting on 2 parcels and is over ½ acre in size. We also have 2 other cabins for rent in Julian for larger groups. The outhouse that you see was used when it was first built and now is for storage. The original owner built the house himself and it was originally on piers alone with no other foundation! There is a folder in the bedroom closet of the house over the years. The decorations were here when we bought it so we kept them to preserve the house’s uniqueness. We treasure this house which is nestled amongst the trees and has so many beautiful birds that visit. Many turkeys love to stop by too! If you hear the deep cooing from the monster doves (who are very shy) you can try to spot one. They are amazing. We really hope you love it as much as we do.

4. LOS AMORES

10mi from Escondido · 1 site · Lodging · Hidden Meadows, CA

Hidden gem of North County San Diego. Sprawling hills and panoramic valley views. Several acres of the property are occupied by flower fields. Easy access to both 15 and 76 highways, 30 minutes from the beach. The absolute perfect getaway to unplug. This property is a unicorn. We look forward to host you beautiful souls. Love and respect.

5. A taste of nature/wildlife.

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27mi from Escondido · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Julian, CA

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 night for 2 people, each addition person is 25 dollars. KIDS UNDER 18 FREE. Contact Frank 7605808613

Public campgrounds near Escondido

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

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Paso Picacho Campground

31mi from Escondido · 170 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

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

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Borrego Palm Canyon Campground

39mi from Escondido · 149 sites · Tents, RVs · in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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Tamarisk Grove Campground

40mi from Escondido · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Stories from the community

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Karen

October 2025

Weekend Trip to The "Camp-Sight"

We enjoyed the solitude and the views of the desert. There are so many stars at night. Although there is an RV with plenty of space the kitchen is not functional and you have a run a generator for lights at night. As long as you’re prepared for an indoor camping and outdoor cooking experience you will be fine.

Jen

June 2025

With pets

2 nights at The "Camp-Sight"

What a wonderful little slice of heaven. We came to star gaze for Father’s Day. My husband loved every minute of it. Thank you Cheri for being an incredible host. We can’t wait to come back!

Michael

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The "Camp-Sight"

Hidden gem 30 minutes from Temecula wineries. Cheri was amazing. She may want to advertise how great her location is. Clear night skies and plenty of space for our dogs. There was even a small outdoor kennel which was nice to have when we wanted to pack up and let the dogs chill. Cheri was there when we arrived and showed us how everything works. The RV is super clean. Couches were super comfortable. And the generator ensured we had lights and a radio. The radio has speakers inside and outside. This was a nice touch as we cooked on the bbq. There’s a generator. Being your own gas, but there was some when we arrived. It holds 5 gallons. We probably used 1.5 g per night. - heads up it’s not clamping. There are things in the RV that don’t worrk, fridge. But they are minor. To save water you must flip a switch outside before using. Again, not a big deal. We also pitched a second tent for our group. Plenty of space. In the morning we played frisbee and horseshoes. I hope to be back again soon.

Clarisse

March 2025

Weekend Trip to The "Camp-Sight"

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful property! The scenery was gorgeous, and Cheri was such a kind and helpful host, always available to assist and explain how everything works. The amenities were great, including a fire pit ring for cozy nights and a BBQ grill for cooking meals. The spacious area gave us plenty of room to relax and enjoy nature. The data signal was reliable, which was a nice bonus. A few things to note: the water pressure in the bathroom was a bit spotty, and there was no running water in the kitchen sink. The microwave also wasn’t working, but since we booked last minute, it’s understandable that some things weren’t fully ready. That being said, once everything is properly managed and maintained, this glamping spot truly shines. It’s a beautiful and peaceful getaway, and we will definitely come again!

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Kayleigh

January 2025

3 nights at Time Traveler Retreat Julian Cabin

The cabin was very cute and homely. it was perfect for my partner and I and we enjoyed the cozy feel. very close to the main area of julian but a decent drive to other sights like borrego springs, santa ysabel, etc! would stay here again!