- Glamping with pets allowed
The best dog-friendly glamping sites near Vista
96% (4.2K) • 110 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Vista
Stargazers Retreat
1. Stargazers Retreat
95%
(19)
40mi from Vista · 1 site
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.
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$135
/ night
Manzanita Ridge
2. Manzanita Ridge
98%
(60)
42mi from Vista · 2 sites
WE love where we live!
And we think you'd like to visit!
WE mostly enjoy our views, one of the benefits of living on a hill, there is nothing to obstruct the view!
Come and hike, or just sit!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$68
/ night
Clara Vista High Desert Retreat
3. Clara Vista High Desert Retreat
100%
(60)
42mi from Vista · 1 site
This beautiful high desert retreat is a working artist's property with several stone and steel sculptures of the late artist, Norm Hines, available for viewing on the property. The guest cabin sits secluded on the southern ridge of Montezuma Valley, with spectacular views of Earthquake Valley and the distant mountains of Baja California and a short hike to Anza Borrego State Park. A gas fireplace in the cabin will keep you warm on those chilly winter evenings. Ideal for 1-2 people looking for solitude, stargazing and high-desert nature.
Cozy guest cabin with propane fireplace on 30 acre artist's retreat at 4000 feet elevation. One mi. hike to NW boundary of Anza Borrego SP. Four mi. to PCT. Hiking trails to large plutonic rocks, breathtaking view south into Mexico. Private portable toilet, outdoor cold water sink, outdoor grill, small camping stove, teapot, full size bed, Norm Hines sculptures on property for guest viewing. Great for bird watching, stargazing, desert solitude. 13 miles to Borrego Springs. 28 miles to Julian.
Guests love staying here: "Tom’s cabin was the perfect weekend getaway to decompress and detach. The site offers all the amenities you need. There are multiple trails located around the property if you’re looking to get a little activity in. Otherwise just sitting and hanging out is about as peaceful as it gets. A great place to go if you don’t want to venture out too far. This place just might be my monthly weekend hideout. Thanks Tom for sharing such a beautiful place."
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$125
/ night
Coyote Moon Camping
4. Coyote Moon Camping
100%
(13)
47mi from Vista · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Hidden gem in the high desert mountains of Julian California. Located an hour and half from San Diego. This two and a half acre property features jaw dropping sunsets, dark skies and a 360 view of all constellations and stars.
We offer tent camping, Rv parking or stay in an unfurnished tiny cabin.
Minutes away from world famous Julian apple pie and and worlds biggest desert state park, Anza Borrego.
Along the path of the pacific crest trail PCT.
Access to:
• Water
• smokeless and regular fire pit
• Hot tent stove
• WiFi
•Optional restaurant quality meals
• Tons of space for activities
• Pet friendly
• Off road and hiking tours
• Optional Auricular Accupunture outside in weightless chairs
• Amazing air quality
• No close nearby Neighbors
• Quiet and Peaceful except for occasional coyote in the distance!
• No noise restrictions within reason
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Wild Seeds Ranch
5. Wild Seeds Ranch
96%
(110)
47mi from Vista · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Wild Seeds is a sustainable conscious coliving community and live-work space in nature 30 minutes outside San Diego 🫶🌵🌞
The ranch is full of enchanting spaces -- a koi pond, 100 year old oaks, and a seasonal creek. You can have a totally private camping experience, or join our fun and engaging events.
We are creative professionals, ecopreneurs, social impact artists, and spiritual activists. Our community space is inclusive, period. We embrace and celebrate people of all backgrounds, body types, and nonviolent self-expression.
PLEASE NOTE: Our residents have outdoor cats, so you will be required to leash your dog while not using the dog park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
$18
/ night
96% (4.2K) • 110 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Vista
Stargazers Retreat
1. Stargazers Retreat
95%
(19)
40mi from Vista · 1 site
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.
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$135
/ night
Manzanita Ridge
2. Manzanita Ridge
98%
(60)
42mi from Vista · 2 sites
WE love where we live!
And we think you'd like to visit!
WE mostly enjoy our views, one of the benefits of living on a hill, there is nothing to obstruct the view!
Come and hike, or just sit!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$68
/ night
Clara Vista High Desert Retreat
3. Clara Vista High Desert Retreat
100%
(60)
42mi from Vista · 1 site
This beautiful high desert retreat is a working artist's property with several stone and steel sculptures of the late artist, Norm Hines, available for viewing on the property. The guest cabin sits secluded on the southern ridge of Montezuma Valley, with spectacular views of Earthquake Valley and the distant mountains of Baja California and a short hike to Anza Borrego State Park. A gas fireplace in the cabin will keep you warm on those chilly winter evenings. Ideal for 1-2 people looking for solitude, stargazing and high-desert nature.
Cozy guest cabin with propane fireplace on 30 acre artist's retreat at 4000 feet elevation. One mi. hike to NW boundary of Anza Borrego SP. Four mi. to PCT. Hiking trails to large plutonic rocks, breathtaking view south into Mexico. Private portable toilet, outdoor cold water sink, outdoor grill, small camping stove, teapot, full size bed, Norm Hines sculptures on property for guest viewing. Great for bird watching, stargazing, desert solitude. 13 miles to Borrego Springs. 28 miles to Julian.
Guests love staying here: "Tom’s cabin was the perfect weekend getaway to decompress and detach. The site offers all the amenities you need. There are multiple trails located around the property if you’re looking to get a little activity in. Otherwise just sitting and hanging out is about as peaceful as it gets. A great place to go if you don’t want to venture out too far. This place just might be my monthly weekend hideout. Thanks Tom for sharing such a beautiful place."
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$125
/ night
Coyote Moon Camping
4. Coyote Moon Camping
100%
(13)
47mi from Vista · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Hidden gem in the high desert mountains of Julian California. Located an hour and half from San Diego. This two and a half acre property features jaw dropping sunsets, dark skies and a 360 view of all constellations and stars.
We offer tent camping, Rv parking or stay in an unfurnished tiny cabin.
Minutes away from world famous Julian apple pie and and worlds biggest desert state park, Anza Borrego.
Along the path of the pacific crest trail PCT.
Access to:
• Water
• smokeless and regular fire pit
• Hot tent stove
• WiFi
•Optional restaurant quality meals
• Tons of space for activities
• Pet friendly
• Off road and hiking tours
• Optional Auricular Accupunture outside in weightless chairs
• Amazing air quality
• No close nearby Neighbors
• Quiet and Peaceful except for occasional coyote in the distance!
• No noise restrictions within reason
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Wild Seeds Ranch
5. Wild Seeds Ranch
96%
(110)
47mi from Vista · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Wild Seeds is a sustainable conscious coliving community and live-work space in nature 30 minutes outside San Diego 🫶🌵🌞
The ranch is full of enchanting spaces -- a koi pond, 100 year old oaks, and a seasonal creek. You can have a totally private camping experience, or join our fun and engaging events.
We are creative professionals, ecopreneurs, social impact artists, and spiritual activists. Our community space is inclusive, period. We embrace and celebrate people of all backgrounds, body types, and nonviolent self-expression.
PLEASE NOTE: Our residents have outdoor cats, so you will be required to leash your dog while not using the dog park.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
$18
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Alexandria
3 weeks ago
With pets
Absolutely beautiful property with magical views and a fun artistic vibe. The amenities were simple in a perfect way. We felt peaceful and in touch with nature during our stay. Tom is very nice and respectful.
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Tanya
February 2026
Group trip
The views were gorgeous and the amenities were great! Plus John was super responsive and proactive about giving us directions and even left a little informational booklet in the RV about cool places nearby
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Nikki
January 2026
With pets
Adil was a great host and very responsive. Despite the bad weather during our trip, we still enjoyed our time there. Booking the cabin in addition to our tents came in handy with the rain.
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Kayla
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Coyote Moon Camping
Great spot! The shed keeps you much warmer at night. Definitely go during a new moon — the stars are just magical. There isn’t a toilet, it’s just a portable stool with bags, which may be a challenge for some, but there’s really nothing as thrilling like shitting in a bag in the wilderness.
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Xiyue
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Clara Vista High Desert Retreat
We truly loved our stay at Tom's cabin. It's perfect for stargazing with stunning non-blocking views, a dark sky, cozy outdoor chairs, and a warm cabin.
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Erin
December 2025
With pets
Always a magical time! Thanks Tom for making it so special!
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Jeremy
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Coyote Moon Camping
We stayed in the cabin. It was simple but just what we needed for just one night. The host was very nice and provided great directions for arrival and checkout.
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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
Beautiful view. Loved watching the stars at night. Such a night little place to relax.
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Loren
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Manzanita Ridge
Absolutely loved the stay at Manzanita Ridge, came up with a couple of friends to rest and relax and we had plenty. Although we visited at the peak of summer heat it was still very relaxing. The trailer had wonderful air conditioning and everything we needed was available. John was very sweet and provided careful instructions and we really enjoyed the quiet star gazing on the deck with a nice fire as well. Dont have any complaints whatsoever. If I needed to state some improvements it would only be about the wooden bench to be fixed so that one can enjoy a nice cup of coffee and also a little more comfortable outdoor seating. But otherwise perfectly quiet and relaxing. We will definately be coming back.
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Jennifer
August 2025
With pets
It was great. Owner is very responsive. The trailer has everything you need. AC, oven, stove, microwave. A TV with Netflix, prime, and whatever other app you can think off. You only need food and a change of clothes when you go there. I already gave the link to two other people. The only thing we could hear in the morning was the roosters from the houses around. I would definitely go again.
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Culture Shock
July 2025
With kids
It’s so beautiful. Relaxing! The vibe and people amazing!!!
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Stephanie
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Wild Seeds Ranch
This is a beautiful , lush 4 acre property with a creek, and other attributes. The people are kind, caring, helpful and there are 3 kitchens to use, outdoor and indoor. The air is fresh and the mood is uplifting. There are about 14 people staying there. We stayed in a tent since the rooms were booked and enjoyed sleeping there. During the day the there are many rooms and areas available to use each more pleasant than the next. It was a bit hot during the day in the tent but at night it was wonderful except for the border helicopters flying over and the motorycyclists that love the beautiful roads we live on.
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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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Jonathan
May 2025
With pets
Manzanita Ridge is a nice place to stay. The rv had great creature comforts like a bathroom. It is a 30-45 minute drive from Julian and Lake Cuyamaca. The host was very good at .aking the stay comfortable. My wife and son had a great time and we made some nice memories.
First, Id like to share some things that might be helpful for your stay. The rv does come with an FAQ and I think it answers most questions. Doing things again, I would make sure to understand how much water is available and when to request the system be emptied for multiple night stays.
As someone who is not familiar, id ask what tank color is what. If you are staying more than a night, I'd recommend asking the host how to know when to ask for the bathroom tank to be emptied, as one of the days we returned, the toilet was clogged. The host was on top of things and I never had an issue where they didn't right it quickly.
Another tip, is if the stove isn't lighting after following the steps in the folder FAQ in the rv, the propane tank outside is probably closed.
The one challenge my wife wasn't thrilled with was the pictures online don't really display how close you are to neighbors. The location is close to neighbors and you can even see into a neighbor's house if you move far away enough from the rv.
The whole family loved the stargazing at night. The Sky explodes with stars, it left us awestruck. There is a lot of dead brush you can find to make a fire and was a huge plus. My family loved our time he
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Arun
April 2025
1 night at Clara Vista High Desert Retreat
Incredible one-night stay there. If anything, the views from the cabin are underrated. Overlooks so much gorgeousness AND got to wake up basically inside a cloud. While it was near freezing outside, stayed plenty toasty inside.
Oh, and did do the 20- to 25- minute drive to Borrego Springs for dinner and had several nice options there. Otherwise, prepared simple meals using the the propane stove and kettle. Highly recommend for a single/couple looking for a simple get-away.
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Mitzel Angelica
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Wild Seeds Ranch
Beautiful, and lush ranchland, my family and I enjoyed emerging ourselves in nature but still having plenty of amenities. Those living on the property were at close proximity to our tent, but we still felt like we had privacy. Even when running into someone they were friendly and we loved getting to know a few of them!
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Inju
April 2025
With pets
Such a beautiful place! We loved the scenic hills, and the RV was clean and very welcoming.
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Leanna
April 2025
With pets
10/10 !!! Affordable, convenient location, dog friendly and you do not need to bring a lot from home. Kitchen essentials onsite. The temperature gets cold at night we suggest thermals and for the daytime sunscreen. We brought our binoculars and telescope for stargazing. You will hear coyotes, donkeys and a rooster in the distance. Next we will explore the trails nearby. The dogs loved it. The biggest highlight for us was how well kept the RV is and the comfortable murphy bed/couch. So nice we immediately booked again and with more days!
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Courtney
April 2025
With pets
Very nice accommodation. Great space for bedding in the trailer, and the mattress was very comfy! The area is a beautiful town, very peaceful. There is Wi-Fi and a tv inside with plenty of entertainment. Well stocked kitchen. I would stay here again.
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The best dog-friendly glamping sites near Vista guide
Where to go
Vista Surrounds
One of Vista’s most popular attractions is the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, which features native California plants, a butterfly habitat, and nature paths. RV travelers will find a good selection of private campsites and RV parks with full hookups around Vista and nearby Encinitas. The closest beach park to Vista is Cardiff State Beach, a classic SoCal surf spot with swimming areas.
South Carlsbad State Beach
For the closest beach camping, head to South Carlsbad State Beach. The blufftop campground has tent and RV sites with picnic tables and fire rings, plus access to restrooms, showers, and a dump station.
San Elijo State Beach
San Elijo State Beach is another great beach camping option south of Vista in Encinitas. This 2-mile-long section of Pacific Ocean beach has a large campground and quick access to stores and restaurants in Cardiff.
Palomar Mountain State Park
For a break from the beach, head inland to Palomar Mountain State Park. This Peninsular Range park has multiple campgrounds and an average elevation of 5,000 feet, allowing for cooler weather and unique flora like cedar and Doug fir trees. Miles of hiking and mountain biking trails traverse the park, and the nearby Palomar Mountain Observatory offers public tours. Keep an eye out for mule deer, coyotes, and red-shouldered hawks when visiting.
When to go
Vista’s temperate climate makes it a good camping choice year-round. Beach campgrounds tend to book out well in advance during the summer season, so plan ahead. It’s also a good idea to monitor weather for summer heat waves around Vista and winter freezes in the mountains just outside of town. Whale watching season runs from late winter to early spring when gray whales pass through the area. Spring visitors may also witness wildflower blooms.