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The best camping near Ocotillo with swimming
97% (188) • 39 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ocotillo
In-Ko-Pah Spirit Retreat
1. In-Ko-Pah Spirit Retreat
99%
(119)
9.3mi from Ocotillo · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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. I have 10 chickens, 2 cats and my dog Bosco.
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from
$40
/ night
DeAnza Springs Resort
2. DeAnza Springs Resort
95%
(20)
12mi from Ocotillo · 65 sites · Tents, RVs
DeAnza Springs Resort is a family friendly resort in North America. Situated on more than 500 private acres of high desert (2600 feet above sea level) 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, (30/50 amps) and unlimited tent sites for camping. Comfortable rental units consist of fully furnished tiny homes and motel rooms.
Centerpiece to the Resort is a 7500 square foot clubhouse. It is home to the Oasis Lounge/Bar and cafe. There is also a computer area for public internet access.
No matter what activities you enjoy, you’ll probably find them available at DeAnza Springs Resort. Surrounded on three sides by the wilderness of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the resort grounds include grassy lawns, shade trees, two sparkling swimming pools and a hot tub with access to hiking trails in every direction.
Amenities include two swimming pools open year round (one indoor heated and one outdoors), an outdoor hot tub, tennis/pickle ball courts, shuffle-board courts, fitness center with sauna, and laundry facilities. There is also a large enclosed pet park and WiFi broadband internet access.
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Full hookups
from
$63
/ night
Oasis Ranch
3. Oasis Ranch
96%
(89)
28mi from Ocotillo · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our Rural location is set in the Imperial Valley within driving distance to Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Bombay Beach, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
The Oasis Ranch offers multiple locations on the property including:
Pond Site surrounded by +35 year old oak trees.
Desert terrain along with river washes lined with desert Cedar.
Beautiful one of a kind locations are very accessible, we are happy to help facilitate and coordinate where appropriate and needed.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$32
/ night
Cleveland National Forest
4. Cleveland National Forest
93%
(85)
National forest 39mi from Ocotillo · 436 sites
Hike, camp, or gaze up at the Milky Way in California’s southernmost national forest.
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
5. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
92%
(113)
State park 43mi from Ocotillo · 176 sites
Bighorn sheep, badlands, and blooming wildflowers await in this desert park.
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A taste of nature/wildlife.
6. A taste of nature/wildlife.
92%
(33)
41mi from Ocotillo · 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.
*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
Pets
Toilets
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from
$150
/ night
Old well ranch
7. Old well ranch
99%
(45)
45mi from Ocotillo · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
I’m at 2300’ on north side of Lyons peak I have sweet tasting water very quiet and at the end of the road about an 1/8 mi off Lyons valley road there’s is a nice country store since 1940 many people visit store as a destination on any weekends bicycles,Harley’s classic cars I’m a cook I serve bbq Mex food American food or you can cook over open fire store has everything thing you desire there’s Julian for pie , lake cuyamaca , hiking best area for camping or extended stay to see all of San Diego and Mexico Baja theres a shower bath room and very clean area super quiet you will love your stay firewood for campfires is included so you will make great memories of your stay campsites are improving as time goes on to make you camping experience great
Pets
Toilets
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from
$60
/ night
97% (188) • 39 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ocotillo
In-Ko-Pah Spirit Retreat
1. In-Ko-Pah Spirit Retreat
99%
(119)
9.3mi from Ocotillo · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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. I have 10 chickens, 2 cats and my dog Bosco.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$40
/ night
DeAnza Springs Resort
2. DeAnza Springs Resort
95%
(20)
12mi from Ocotillo · 65 sites · Tents, RVs
DeAnza Springs Resort is a family friendly resort in North America. Situated on more than 500 private acres of high desert (2600 feet above sea level) 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, (30/50 amps) and unlimited tent sites for camping. Comfortable rental units consist of fully furnished tiny homes and motel rooms.
Centerpiece to the Resort is a 7500 square foot clubhouse. It is home to the Oasis Lounge/Bar and cafe. There is also a computer area for public internet access.
No matter what activities you enjoy, you’ll probably find them available at DeAnza Springs Resort. Surrounded on three sides by the wilderness of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the resort grounds include grassy lawns, shade trees, two sparkling swimming pools and a hot tub with access to hiking trails in every direction.
Amenities include two swimming pools open year round (one indoor heated and one outdoors), an outdoor hot tub, tennis/pickle ball courts, shuffle-board courts, fitness center with sauna, and laundry facilities. There is also a large enclosed pet park and WiFi broadband internet access.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$63
/ night
Oasis Ranch
3. Oasis Ranch
96%
(89)
28mi from Ocotillo · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our Rural location is set in the Imperial Valley within driving distance to Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Bombay Beach, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
The Oasis Ranch offers multiple locations on the property including:
Pond Site surrounded by +35 year old oak trees.
Desert terrain along with river washes lined with desert Cedar.
Beautiful one of a kind locations are very accessible, we are happy to help facilitate and coordinate where appropriate and needed.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$32
/ night
Cleveland National Forest
4. Cleveland National Forest
93%
(85)
National forest 39mi from Ocotillo · 436 sites
Hike, camp, or gaze up at the Milky Way in California’s southernmost national forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
5. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
92%
(113)
State park 43mi from Ocotillo · 176 sites
Bighorn sheep, badlands, and blooming wildflowers await in this desert park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
A taste of nature/wildlife.
6. A taste of nature/wildlife.
92%
(33)
41mi from Ocotillo · 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.
*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
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$150
/ night
Old well ranch
7. Old well ranch
99%
(45)
45mi from Ocotillo · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
I’m at 2300’ on north side of Lyons peak I have sweet tasting water very quiet and at the end of the road about an 1/8 mi off Lyons valley road there’s is a nice country store since 1940 many people visit store as a destination on any weekends bicycles,Harley’s classic cars I’m a cook I serve bbq Mex food American food or you can cook over open fire store has everything thing you desire there’s Julian for pie , lake cuyamaca , hiking best area for camping or extended stay to see all of San Diego and Mexico Baja theres a shower bath room and very clean area super quiet you will love your stay firewood for campfires is included so you will make great memories of your stay campsites are improving as time goes on to make you camping experience great
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$60
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Liza
3 weeks ago
Tent
Beautiful views. Off the beaten path but not in the middle of nowhere or hard to get to. I was solo, so I slept in my car at site 4 but there was plenty of room for a multiple tents
Greg was informative and great with communication.
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Imee
February 2026
24 ft travel trailer
We had such a peaceful and relaxing stay. The property has a beautiful pond, and we absolutely loved taking the kayaks out. The ducks were adorable. The area was quiet and perfect for unwinding. Our host Julian was incredibly responsive and made everything easy from start to finish.
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Kym
February 2026
16 ft car
With pets
What a magical little gem of a place to find in the middle of the desert. Had a beautiful night listening to the thousands of birds. Watching the sunset and sunrise was incredible. Smelling the fruit trees blew my mind. My dog and I did get to see the peacock watching over us through the night and were delighted that six great egrets nested in the tree right above where we were sleeping. My Merlin Bird app went absolutely nuts in this place!!
A porta-potty was delivered just as I was setting up and it was so clean, and very much appreciated.
If I had known how special this place was I probably would have carved out a little more time to stay longer.
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Rae
January 2026
Tent
I loved Greg’s property. I saw such a gorgeous sunset and sunrise on spot 4. 2 places for building a fire, several flat spots for tents, and incredible views. Outhouse was well equipped and quirky. Greg gave me my space but was available for all of my needs. I was able to navigate slick and muddy road after atmospheric river in my 2024 crosstrek wilderness edition. It was fun!
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A
January 2026
16 ft car
A variety of fun and eclectic sites and awesome bar (21 +) with billiards, potluck food goodies, and a dj for NYE! Didnt get check out the pool due to rain and travel plans but would definitely consider it again for the price point! And many thanks for a simple checkin with updates, etc. :)
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Sage
November 2025
1 night at In-Ko-Pah Spirit Retreat
Beautiful stay with a wonderful host! Clean, picturesque, just a wonderful, magical place to be!
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Avery
November 2025
With kids
Great off grid place to stay. Beauty all around. Greg is very accommodating and makes sure you are good. Thank you!
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Jay
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Hi Greg. It was great to meet you. Thanks for hosting our stay at Site 4. It was just what my boys and I were looking for in a weekend campout under the stars. We look forward to coming back again in the future!
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Katy
August 2025
Tent
We loved our stay here!! The property is great and perfect for a quiet night away. Tim was extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to help us out with everything we needed! It was such a nice bonus to be able to cook on the an actual stove and have access to a bathroom. Plus the views and the stars were beautiful!! We really enjoyed talking with Tim and so appreciated his clear dedication to making sure we had a great time. Can’t wait to stay again!
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Amir
July 2025
16 ft car
With pets
It's a relaxing place to camp, with plenty of hiking trails and open space to walk. The community is very welcoming to campers. We had a great time enjoying the pool!
Thank you—we’ll definitely be back!!
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Anel
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Tim is the greatest. A Very Very accommodating host !
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J
May 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful site, very private. There are two camp sites side by side but the area is wide enough to not be crowded. Camp site was nicely shaded and flat so it was easy to set up our tent. There were areas we could drive up and unpack the cars directly in to camp. The ad says no potable water but there is a hose with water which was convenient for other uses. Tubing was fun but we did find used fishing line wrapped around a branch near the bank. That was a little gross and dangerous. Definitely recommend river shoes. Our pups were happy running around and also enjoyed the water but there is a resident peacock that although gorgeous, does make a lot of noise. Our pups were curious so we had to keep an eye on them and make sure they stayed close to camp. At night, Mr. Peacock likes to perch on a tree near the restrooms so be prepared for the giant bird silhouette looming over you! It's beautiful! There were a lot of sounds at night, machines, vehicles, and wildlife. If you're a light sleeper, may not be easy to ignore but otherwise it was very relaxing. Julian was quick to respond to any questions. This is definitely our new favorite camp spot.
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Wendi
April 2025
16 ft car
Group trip
The site's description is precisely what it is! It is peaceful and isolated. Plus, there were trees that provided shade for us. The weather was perfect when we went. Please check the weather and prepare for a windy stay. Overall, it was an amazing experience!
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Wendi
April 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
Group trip
It was an excellent place for group camping! The camp had great amenities such as a portal toilet (spotless!), tables and stools, water (not for drinking), and trash bins. Since the weather was projected to be very windy, it wasn’t! Which I was very grateful for! I would say the two campsites are not far apart. For reference, the space between the two campsites is four trucks parked next to each other. Since I came with a big group, I got both campsites for more privacy. It was only 35-40 minutes from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Overall, the campsite was perfect!
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Mathew
April 2025
Tent
Great clean place with a wonderful host, the pond is nice I would bring a float if you want to get in but wash yourself off with the hose if you do, peacock was really cool and the place was easy to get to.
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ANDREA
April 2025
Tent
Unfortunately I had to cancel my trip last minute, but I intent on visiting these sacred lands in the near future. Greg was understanding and kind at my last minute cancellation.
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Austin
March 2025
Tent
My friends and I had a wonderful time camping at this site. It has an intimate, secluded feel that makes it seem like it’s just you and the stunning natural surroundings. Although we weren’t able to have a campfire the first night due to strong winds, we enjoyed a fantastic one the following evening. Firewood is available for a very reasonable price and lasted much longer than we expected. The site is also conveniently located within a short drive to Anza-Borrego, making it easy to access for our day hikes. We’re already looking forward to coming back!
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Charlie
March 2025
16 ft car
The views were absolutely stunning! Absolutely no complaints. Super easy directions and perfect place to set up! I suggest bringing an inner tube or something to float on in the pond as this was easily my favorite part of the trip. Very clean and the property was awesome to explore. Plus there’s a gorgeous peacock that we loved to go search for as it is a bit shy but definitely lets you know it’s there! 100% recommend this sweet spot. Will be coming back!
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Brianna
March 2025
Tent
With pets
This tent camp option, only 2hrs from San Diego, was exceptional! It was peaceful & serene with the pond! Best part was that there was a bathroom (port-a-potty), but serviced and clean for its purpose of use. Also, the fire pit was massive and awesome with numerous seating options at the West campsite. We even had a neighbor at the East campsite and they created privacy for themselves with the way they parked their vehicles, but I still feel as though the campsite was a decent enough distance away from us that we weren’t bothered at all. It’s located on a bunch of farm land so if you are looking for a lot to do right nearby your campsite…this may not be it. But, if you want to just chill and enjoy the outdoors, this was perfect! Also, Julian was very helpful in providing the proper details needed to arrive and was helpful and responsive if I had any questions. Thank you!
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Kris
March 2025
With kids
Casa Agave is a fantastic place to stay. Our family of four spent two nights there and felt very comfortable. Greg provided all the essentials, including an oven, hot water, fridge, and even a coffee machine!
The private fire pit and the breathtaking view of the tabletop mountain make it an ideal spot to unwind and end your day. Watching the sunset and the starry night sky is truly a magical experience.
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