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Lisa
1 day ago
30 ft travel trailer
What a slice of paradise Bernard and Hoa share with the campers. They are friendly, generous, and accommodating. Their property is just a few blocks away from the cute town of Ramona, CA! Marinade on Main is a favorite restaurant nearby.
Their property is secluded, secure, and peaceful behind a coded gate.
There are three camping sites that are quite large, and several tent sites.
The grounds are well maintained.
We enjoyed the proximity to downtown San Diego, La Mesa, Santee, and our son’s home nearby.
We were able to stay at Thompson’s Palm Farm quite a few days as there is water, electric, and septic.
We will return again and again!
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Aaron
5 days ago
25 ft campervan
Kimberly was very communicative with clear instructions on how to access the beautiful stay. The location is quaint, admirable and near hiking trails. I enjoy my morning walk and privacy. Definitely I recommend you check it out if you’re looking for privacy, convenience and nature!
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Joseph
5 days ago
Weekend Trip to Hideout Mountain Lodge
Great, cozy place to stay. Very welcoming, and only wish we stayed longer! :)
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Laura
6 days ago
With kids
Cleanliness, comfort and close to home, perfect retreat at an affordable price
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E. Thiago
1 week ago
Tent
With pets
Secluded, good for a family trip. Would recommend putting a grill as other campsites had one, but 16 did not.
Definitely look into the weather to take proper gear and all equipment needed.
Would come back if given the opportunity again.
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Kaitlyn
1 week ago
2 nights at Starlight Outpost
Had an amazing stay! From the moment we pulled in I was in love! Had everything we needed to be comfortable. The night time vibes were amazing with the lighting and adorable decor. Don’t forget your warm clothes though, it was definitely colder then I expected but the heated bed made sleeping cozy!
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Joy
1 week ago
Tent
Cove #1 and 2 are quite spacious and tucked under the shade of large Oak trees, great for staying cool on hot days, maybe not so great if you need to recharge batteries with solar. Showers and toilets are a short walk away. All of the campsites aren't far from the main road so there is considerable road noise during the day, but it quiets down to almost none at night. There are so many stars visible after dark, it's magical. I didn't have the opportunity to meet the property manager, but I did notice him assisting other guests and the housekeeper, Janice watched out for me as a solo female camper, even bringing me leftovers from her Thanksgiving dinner. :)
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T.C.
1 week ago
18 ft Class B
Rugged and remote location with lots of space to explore. The old dam is super cool. I spent two nights there and had fun adventures. Hosts are very cool with an interesting backstory. The dirt road is pretty steep in parts, so you gotta know what you're doing with a heavy vehicles.
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Doug
1 week ago
13 ft travel trailer
With pets
It is a really nice site, private with all the amenities. Tami and her husband are really good host, friendly and very accommodating. I would definitely stay again if in the area.
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Tove
2 weeks ago
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Isaac belmontes
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Super awesome place. First time camping with kids and it was very nice experience.
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Thomas
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Hideout Mountain Lodge
This mountain retreat was perfect for a weekend getaway. It was close enough to Julian but away from the crowds. The host was super responsive as well!
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Jeffrey
3 weeks ago
Tent
A very unique and beautiful spot to pitch your tent. The quiet was deafening, the views amazing. You can watch both the sunrise and sunset from the mountain top. The huge pergola provided space for a large picnic table with benches, a counter with sink and food prep areas plus a stove and propane. Two Adirondack chairs provide front row seats to the surrounding hills and rock formations, with the view extending all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The flush toilet perched on the side of a huge boulder was certainly one, of many elements, that made this spot so unique. Having this mountain top camp spot all to ourselves made this a most memorable experience. One more item, take seriously the 4WD, high clearance vehicle requirement. Thanks Steve for sharing Whiteside Mountain.
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Katherine
3 weeks ago
16 ft car
Easy to find spot, instructions were clear and straightforward. No issues camping for the night!
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Jameson
3 weeks ago
15 ft campervan
What an amazing place to stay! The hosts were super nice & my stay quiet & comfortable. I'll definitely be back again 😊
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Sara
3 weeks ago
With pets
Had a great time. Tent was clean and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we would have ever needed. We made pizza, tea, and breakfast. The bathrooms were clean. My only complaint would be that the showers were cold. We tried morning and night and there was no hot water. Would come back again. My daughter loved pointing out all of the avocados on the property.
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Quinn
3 weeks ago
Tent
Lovely spot. Perfect for stargazing!
Just a tip-if you click on the map it will not take you to the correct place but if you directly plug in a ur coordinates, it’s perfect!
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Christine
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Camping on Jeff’s land was the perfect peaceful weekend getaway. Stargazing was exceptional (even w/ a bright moon). I think we caught the end of the Southern Taurid meteor showers—saw my first meteor fireball! In the past, I’ve always camped at campgrounds shared with others so the level of privacy provided by being the only campers on Jeff’s land is absolutely incredible. You take a small set of stairs down to the campsite, which is right off the main dirt road. The campsite is right alongside the road, but it’s at a lower level and never impacted our sense of privacy. I rarely noticed cars going by and when they did, they drove respectfully slow so it wasn’t very noticeable. We felt comfortable letting our dog roam freely and he had a blast exploring the grounds. The porta potty is a short ~1 min walk further down the same dirt road so it’s super close by (also the cleanest porta potty I’ve ever been in which was greatly appreciated). At the campsite itself, there is a table, a few chairs, two hammocks, a putting green (but we didn’t set it up), water tank, gas stove (we brought propane), and a gated pet pen. Note: 3 tents could fit but a large portion of the campsite is slightly sloped. We ended up moving our tent to the flat concrete slab the 2nd day which made for a much better night sleep. I also highly recommend hiking the Eagle Rock Trail that Jeff suggests. Six miles round trip but definitely worth it. We will definitely be coming back!
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Marc
3 weeks ago
With pets
My wife and I along with our two dogs had a wonderful time at the Nopalito farm. The entire setting from the communal outdoor kitchen to the shower and outdoor seating areas were great.
Jacob and his parents worked diligently to make all guests stay most comfortable.
We definitely plan to come back.
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Sheila
3 weeks ago
Tent
Hidden Waters is a perfect name for Lacy's property. My site, "Cricket Cove" was very private right on the pond under Oak Trees and Palm Trees. Lacy initiated and replied to preparation messages promptly so I felt prepared and very welcome. I will definitely be coming back.
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