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8 sites
T2 - Tent site 2
88%
(12)Toilet
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
T7 - Tent site 7
90%
(10)Toilet
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
T4 - Tent site 4
100%
(4)Toilet
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
T5 - Tent Site 5
75%
(4)Toilet
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
T6 - Tent Site 6
100%
(4)Toilet
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
T3 - Tent site 3
100%
(3)Toilet
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
T8 - Tent site 8
100%
(2)Toilet
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
T1 - Tent site 1
Booked 4 times
Toilet
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
Reviews
92% Recommend235 ratings · 94 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent · With pets ·
T6 - Tent Site 6
This was a great spot! Definitely recommend site 6. It was along the creek and was further away from the road, spacious, and flat. Our kids especially loved the 2 donkeys and turkeys. And we were so glad we could have a fire since several sites do not allow. The host checked in both nights as well which was appreciated.
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Emily S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Great spot! Lots of shade. It is closest to the street so you will hear cars here & there but didn’t bother us. Thank you;)
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Elizabeth S.
4 reviews
We booked and paid in full for a specific site (T7). When we arrived around 9:30 PM, it was already occupied. The host confirmed in writing that the other guests were misplaced and had moved into our site without permission, and apologized. However, the on-site manager was unreachable, so we had to find another spot and set up ourselves late at night.
When we asked for compensation, we were first offered only 10% off a future stay, then refused any refund on the stay we’d actually paid for, with the host telling us the sites were “nearly identical.” The property itself is nice, but paying in full for a site you don’t receive, and then being dismissed when you raise it, left a bad impression. Disappointing handling of a problem that wasn’t our fault.
Garrett W.
3 years on Hipcamp
I loveeeeeed loved this campsite. Lots of nature, its quiet, peaceful, you have your own privacy. A PERFECT hike like 10/15 minutes away called the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve. Hiked for about 2 hours - lots of shade and oak tree canopy's. And then a little winery called the Volcan Mountain Winery for a bite and glass of wine after. Also the town is only around 15 minutes from camp. 4 cute turkeys at the campsite walking around in a group minding their business and two very sweet burros who welcome you. It was a perfect/quiet stay with my boyfriend and me! Definitely coming back and definitely recommend!
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Melissa R.
2 months on Hipcamp
The amenities were clean and perfect for camping. Property was nice and the overall camping vibe was still there considering it was behind a property/bar and near a road. There were electric and water hookups right next to our campsite (T4) which made it convenient. The site map does need updating as our site wasn’t even listed in the original one on the app, which made it initially difficult to locate our site. If signage for the sites was better this would be a 10/10.
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Matt T.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With kids ·
T7 - Tent site 7
Cute little place. Amenities were limited but the area was clean and there was a nice little creek running alongside it. Would visit again.
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Kacy K.
2 months on Hipcamp
What a great property! Loved the donkeys, wild turkeys and nightly frog symphony from the creek running next to our camp site. We were in #7, which had great shade, but the restroom and shower were a bit of a walk up hill. Didn’t affect us in our travel van.
Lynn C.
5 reviews
Campground was good and has a lot of potential. But I wouldn’t recommend site T3 or T5, too close to the 78. If I stayed here again I would stay at T6 or T7. Those were very private large and shaded spots, far from facilities, but close to creek. Lots of frog/toad croaks at night. Good wildlife, deer, turkey, Elvis and Jerry Lee. Lots of foxtails so be aware dog owners. Jose at the store is great.
A couple of loud and quirky locals, as there is a larger community of tiny houses adjacent to the store.
Isaac J.
8 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· March 2026
Tent · With pets ·
T5 - Tent Site 5
Ok for the price, our tent site did not feel very private. I could hear everything going on at the other tent sites even though the trees offered some visual privacy. The road was also pretty loud. I woke up frequently from passing cars. Bathrooms were ok. Good place to stop if you’re a heavy sleeper.
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Fiona M.
6 reviews
Loved this area! Super friendly people and the little general store sold fire wood as well! Highly recommend and will definitely be returning! Bathrooms were clean and at night they had their orchard lit up with Christmas lights!
Leo G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· November 2025
Tent ·
T5 - Tent Site 5
Our spot T5 was smaller than expected and we didn't have a picnic table like we thought we would. It was still a nice stay but I wish that there was more privacy and quiet.
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Tokidoki F.
8 months on Hipcamp
We've been camping here for years but unfortunately don't think we'll be returning. Last year they doublebooked our spot but thankfully we were able to move to an open spot different than what we booked. Now this year, they did something similar with one spot being marked with different numbers which effectively split the spot in half. There were two different sitemaps with conflicting information so they just told the other campers to take half of our spot which gave neither of us any privacy, it also meant we had no access to the fire pit and picnic table promised.
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Zachary W.
3 years on Hipcamp
I would highly recommend for beginner campers like me. This was our first camping trip and we loved it. The bathrooms worked and all the sites have enough privacy and space. We will be back for sure and we will be picking the same spot.
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Breanne S.
1 year on Hipcamp
The spot was private, clean, well laid out, and had great shade. The ONLY con would be it's right next to the highway, but it's not terribly busy.
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Matt O.
5 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
T2 - Tent site 2
I ended up in T7. There was a booking issue. Owner offered me a choice. Great site. I just needed a place to pitch my tent for the night while traveling on my motorcycle. It was perfect for that
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Scott S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
T3 - Tent site 3
Love the place really calm and peaceful . They provide water and showers.
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Me Vale V.
1 year on Hipcamp
What a nice spot! We found and booked this site super last minute (like 30 minutes before we arrived) after another campground we had a reservation at didn't work out. We received a message saying a walk-in had taken this site but that T6 was open for us - and how lucky we were! I think T6 was the best site - the most private, the biggest, shady, next to the tiny creek. The general store was handy when we realized we forgot hot sauce, and it was so cool to see turkeys strutting around. This place is only about an hour from our house and I can definitely see us making a quick trip to just sit back in our chairs, string up a hammock and enjoy some time watching the clouds go by.
Jessica C.
2 reviews
Gorgeous campground, kinda disappointed that they advertised the sites come with a picnic table- mine did not. The #1 rule is no fires and my neighbor had a huge fire the whole weekend, nobody seemed concerned.
Justine B.
6 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
T2 - Tent site 2
Cute camp grounds! There was enough privacy while still seeing other campers in passing. I am not a super outdoor person, but my boyfriend is. It was perfect for both of us
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Julia M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
T2 - Tent site 2
Great time, first booking on Hipcamp. Facilities were nice, camp site was quiet, flat, woodsy, and just what I wanted!
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Andrew S.
1 year on Hipcamp
This is a nice campground by the creek. There are a huge oak trees on the property. It has a shower. And the manager was very nice.
I would return.
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Roger M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
T7 - Tent site 7
Super friendly people. Nice and quiet camp location.
Tommy R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent ·
T7 - Tent site 7
This was my first time using Hipcamp and I was a bit hesitant to camp on private land, but this place was great. Huge campsite, very private and quiet. The staff there were very professional and polite, and they had everything we needed at the general store, including tons of games. I will definitely be coming back here to camp again!
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Sean J.
1 year on Hipcamp
We love camping at Banner ranch. The sites are very nice with good amenities and they have great showers. We had plenty of space, they are very accommodating and pet friendly. We have camped there before and we will again.
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Julia W.
5 reviews
Actually, it was first camping from Hipcamp and it was just AWESOME! The site was spacious and private. Check in and out is super easy and no rushing. And we enjoyed encountering animals like turkey and friendly donkeys. It would be greater if the restroom maintenance is better. And we were heard NO FIRE at all but the other campers made the fire every night. Policy is confusing. But still I definitely recommend this place to my friends!
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Jina K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
T4 - Tent site 4
Hot shower and restroom were great. It was good we were able to move from T4 to T5 and the management allowed it because we had really noisy neighbors left and right. We had bad luck with the people around us because everyone else except for them were quiet and kept to themselves! We had no cell reception (T-mobile) which made it hard for us to communicate with management but good thing another camper offered for us to use his phone. His provider was at&t and had full bars. Some places have more shade and privacy than the rest. Choose T4 is you want a communal space and/or want to socialize. If not, choose a different space. Camp spaces that are more private is better than the rest. We had trouble finding T4 because it wasn’t on the map.
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Angel H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent ·
Site T7
We loved our stay at Banner Ranch! Site T7 is beautiful, spacious, and shady. Only downsides were close to road noise and quite a hike to the restroom in the middle of the night, but we loved the wildlife and little creek running through the property. The spigot at our site wasn’t working, but we just used one at a different site for dishes.
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Amanda W.
5 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Banner Ranch Julian
Overall we enjoyed our stay, a few things I wish I had known prior to staying would be that the sites aren’t very clearly labeled and that each site doesn’t have its own water spigot or trash can. We stayed in T2 which was spacious and had lots of shade. Relatively clean bathrooms and showers (with hot water!) but I wish there were a few more lights leading up the pathway to get there (midnight bathroom trips were pretty spooky, even with a flashlight)
Overall I think we will stay there again, just plan a bit differently
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Breanna M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Banner Ranch Julian
It was relaxing we were able to see the wild turkeys roaming around and it was just so relaxing camping here.
Monica J.
3 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2023
Tent ·
Banner Ranch Julian
The campground as a whole is lovely. T8 was def one of the smaller sites with a lot of foxtails everywhere. I would return but would try for a meadow spot next time. Very clean facilities, good location. Note: ~10 degrees warmer than Julian proper in May.
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Hae Won K.
3 reviews
Location
Julian, San Diego, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Banner R.
Joined in May 2022Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 4 hours
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