Imperial

Imperial draws campers who want to play around sand dunes, desert, lakes, and rivers.

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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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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

DeAnza Springs Resort

DeAnza Springs is a family resort in North America. Situated on more than 500 acres of high desert (at 2600 feet) 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, & unlimited, spacious tent sites for camping. Luxurious rental units consist of fully furnished ‘park models’ and motel rooms as well as smaller RVs.

A 7500 square foot clubhouse is home to The Oasis Lounge/Bar and a computer area for public internet access. 

No matter what activities you enjoy, you’ll probably find them available at DeAnza Springs. Surrounded on three sides by the fantastic hills of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the resort grounds include grassy lawns, shade trees and sparkling swimming pools as well as typical desert vegetation.

Other amenities include two heated pools (one enclosed for year-round swimming), a hot tub, tennis courts,  shuffle-board courts, bocce ball, horseshoe pits,  fitness center with sauna, and laundry room. There is also a large, safely enclosed pet park & WiFi broadband internet access throughout the park.

Within a short hiking distance, there are vestiges of ancient native encampments, abandoned mines and railroad camps to explore. The adjacent Anza- Borrego Desert State Park offers miles of nature trails for hiking and mountain biking.

#1 Home Base - Potluck after a Meditation & Yoga hike with Jacumba Hikers

In-Ko-Pah Spirit Retreat

Property is located in the High Desert area of E. San Diego County in the In-Ko-)Pah Mountains. 5 camp sites to choose from and one (1) glamping unit "Casa Agave" which is a small home the sleeps four (4). One queen bed, 1 single and a sofa bed that sleeps one. To the west is Table Mountain a sacred Native American Ceremonial Ground that is on BLM land. The Northern boundary is the beginning Anza Borrego State Park. The East and South borders are private land. There is much evidence of campsites and artifacts that the land used to be inhabited by the Kumeyaay Nation. Mica and Garnets used to be mined in this area as well. The property is a transitional area where agave, juniper and scrub oak thrive. Wildlife in the area includes:

 Quail, Rattle Snakes, Lizards, Ravens, Roadrunners, Tarantulas, Rosy Boa, Mule Deer, Pack Rats, Bob Cats, Coyotes and at times Bighorn Sheep are spotted by Table Mountain.

Doing it Right at the Earth Shrine site.


Jacumba heights

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Enjoy bird watching, hiking or relaxing at the mineral hot springs lake during the day or star gazing at night.  Explore the beautiful land by foot, soaking up the fresh, nature air.  Spectacular views!!

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