The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Jacumba, California

Jacumba draws campers with pets for its rugged trails, open desert, and wide views—over 900 pet-friendly campsites cluster around this corner of southern California. Bring your dog and hit the local hiking paths, or watch for hawks and jackrabbits darting through the scrub. Standout options include Sagewinds Farm High Desert camp (304 reviews), a local favorite for its sweeping skies, Whiteside Mountain (275 reviews) with rugged rock outcrops, and San Diego Canyon Creek (263 reviews) for quiet wildlife-watching. Most sites offer toilets and showers; you’ll also find horseback riding just outside town. Expect to pay an average of $65 per night, though some spots dip as low as $15. Jacumba isn’t polished, but that’s the point—just you, your pets, and the open wild.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Jacumba

Jacumba draws campers with pets for its rugged trails, open desert, and wide views—over 900 pet-friendly campsites cluster around this corner of southern California. Bring your dog and hit the local hiking paths, or watch for hawks and jackrabbits darting through the scrub. Standout options include Sagewinds Farm High Desert camp (304 reviews), a local favorite for its sweeping skies, Whiteside Mountain (275 reviews) with rugged rock outcrops, and San Diego Canyon Creek (263 reviews) for quiet wildlife-watching. Most sites offer toilets and showers; you’ll also find horseback riding just outside town. Expect to pay an average of $65 per night, though some spots dip as low as $15. Jacumba isn’t polished, but that’s the point—just you, your pets, and the open wild.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Jacumba

1. Glamp in Tiny Cabin #2

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30mi from Jacumba · 2 sites · Lodging

Tiny Cabin #2 (TC2) sits on top of the property with Mountain to Ocean views. It's a great place for a weekend getaway for Star gazing, watch a sunset and City lights. A place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. A short drive away is the towns of Alpine and Descanso, Cuyamaca State Park and Laguna Mountain. San Diego Beaches are down I-8 . TC2 has two seating areas for your privacy. Plus, plenty of space to roam around. It's above the common game and dining area. Inside has a queen size bed, a small refrigerator, sink, Coffee maker, and cabinet with cooking supplies. There is a microwave, one burner hot plate. The BBQ is propane. We have made some improvements to the TC put in new sturdy steps, bed frame and lights. While a campfire ban is on we do allow Duraflame type logs. The property is located in a high risk fire zone.

2. A taste of nature/wildlife.

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37mi from Jacumba · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

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

3. Stargazers Retreat

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37mi from Jacumba · 1 site · Lodging

Come enjoy this beautiful glamping site with 180 degree panoramic views of the Volcan Mountains. Start your morning off with a beautiful hike followed by breakfast in downtown Julian just minutes away. Endless activities including cider, wine, mead and beer tasting. Gold mining, apple orchards, pumpkin farms, camel farm just to name a few. Wind down by enjoying a glass of wine sitting by a fit pit while gazing at the stars.

4. Running Rock Ranch

35mi from Jacumba · 1 site · Tent, RV

Desert with off-road track, electric and water hookup

5. Lakeview without the Lake

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37mi from Jacumba · 1 site · Tent, RV

Snuggled into the back roads of Julian and nestled between open lots leaving just enough privacy to nearest nieghbor sits my lot of land. Enough space to pull a smaller self contained RV, car camp or pitch a small tent. There is a picnic table and wornderful mountain view and breeze. Primitive site offer therefore-no water, electric or toilet. What you pack in please pack out.

Public campgrounds near Jacumba

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Cibbets Flat Campground

18mi from Jacumba · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cleveland National Forest

Boulder Oaks Campground

18mi from Jacumba · 47 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cleveland National Forest

Great family trip! Kids loved running around the campground.

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Burnt Rancheria Campground

20mi from Jacumba · 57 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cleveland National Forest

Wooded Hill Group Campground

20mi from Jacumba · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Cleveland National Forest

Bobcat Meadow Campground

22mi from Jacumba · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cleveland National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Julien

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Stargazers Retreat

The Tiny Home is actually very spacious for a couple! Sheena was very communicative and ensured we enjoyed every minute of our getaway. If you are into astronomy and have a telescope, this place provides a great opportunity to enjoy the dark sky right in front of the Tiny Home. No need to drive elsewhere, you can enjoy scoping in the privacy of this beautiful place and go to bed when you need to. Thank you for making this short getaway enjoyable!

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Micah

August 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Stargazers Retreat

Beautiful view. Loved watching the stars at night. Such a night little place to relax.

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James

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to A taste of nature/wildlife.

We had a group of 9 people and 4 dogs, including 4 vehicles. Frank did a great job of accommodating all of us and was very friendly and helpful with making sure we found his place with ease. We are all friends of Frank!

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Yuki

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Stargazers Retreat

Comfortable tiny house with all the amenities for a relaxing and fun time away. Sheena was very hospitable and checked in with us before we arrived to make sure we had what we needed and answered questions quickly when needed. Gorgeous views and the starry sky is worth coming out for!

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Giovanni

May 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at A taste of nature/wildlife.

Frank was an incredible host! He set us up for success from the moment we booked until the end when we were leaving! Helped with directions, gave us detailed instructions and had an awesome set up at his site! Frank was so kind and welcoming we cannot thank him enough!

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Ricky

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to A taste of nature/wildlife.

I loved Tent Camping on Franks land! He was a wonderful host, and he took care of us to make sure we had everything we needed. If you are looking for somewhere that is full of nature and a getaway from the busy life, this is the perfect spot and the best host.

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Isa

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Glamp in Tiny Cabin #2

We loved our stay at JoeLynns property!! we were the only people there (other than JoLynn) and the tiny cabin was perfect for a little glamping trip. The views were incredible for sunset and bed was super comfy.

Dave

April 2025

With pets

3 nights at Glamp in Tiny Cabin #2

We had a fantastic time this weekend at JoLynn's place. It's a beautiful piece of land with great views and plenty of space to explore in the chaparral. The cabin was great and the heater was enough to keep it comfortable at night. I definitely recommend staying here if you're looking for a peaceful stay in the mountains.