Magical Harrison Serenity Ranch
67 acres hosted by Vicki M.
2 lodging sites · 18 RV/tent sites
Amazing views
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93% Recommend1176 ratings · 855 reviews
Harrison Serenity Ranch offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favored spot for campers looking to escape into nature. Visitors often mention the friendly and accommodating hosts, adding to the welcoming vibe of the campground. While the ranch is appreciated for its cleanliness and amenities, the road leading up to the site is noted as being rough, requiring careful driving, especially for those towing campers. The presence of animals like dogs and pigs adds a unique charm, though the abundance of insects and foxtails can be a drawback for some.
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Recommends
· June 2025
Great camping weekend with my kids!
Tent · With kids ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
Fantastic place! I camped with my kids, and we all had a great time. Viki and all the staff were very welcoming and attentive. We'll come back again!
Augusto V.
7 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
A lot of really cool history intertwined with this camping area. The views are spectacular, a bouquet of different colored flowers and to many birds to keep track of. We loved our stay and can’t wait to go back.
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Timothy H.
2 months on Hipcamp
Wow! What an incredible place, cared for by wonderful caretakers! I felt so welcome by Vicki and Sara (one of the volunteers) that it was effortless to enjoy the boundless natural beauty and positively glowing energy of the place! I highly recommend:)
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Jeremy S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
Hosts are friendly, the grounds are very peaceful, and the bathrooms are good. Unfortunately, there are foxtails everywhere (concerning if you bring your dog). Also lots of red ants and TONS of flies and mosquitos. The drive up to the campground is rough on your car so be prepared for an adventure.
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Hailey J.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Loved Glamping here, would recommend & return again !
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Orly S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2025
Wilderness near San Diego!
20 ft Class B ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
The host, Vicki, is wonderful, and it’s so great hearing about the history of the property. The resident animals are very entertaining, especially the pigs, and a litter of piglets had just been born!
The drawbacks were that it was mosquito season, and they were ferocious. The roads up to the property and throughout the property were in bad shape, so make sure you have great clearance and suspension. It put my new camper van through its paces!
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Alison S.
2 reviews
First time at this camp and it was great! Sites were more than adequately spaced away from others for privacy. Very quiet and the views are the best. I look forward to returning soon.
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Michael J.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Our stay at Harrison Serenity Ranch was absolutely wonderful! Vicki and Kari were so warm and welcoming, they made us feel right at home. And the land was absolutely beautiful, with stunning views, clear air, and spacious sites. This spot absolutely lives up to the serenity in its name!
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Rachel A.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
Stunning views and a truly serene property I would recommend this to anyone! My girlfriend and I would definitely come back :)
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Izak U.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
Our second time here in a new spot, really great views, great staff and hiking trails. One of our favorites!
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Michelle L.
2 reviews
A very good experience. Had I done more research I would've discovered this wasn't like other traditional campgrounds. We would've brought more provisions and comfort items. The tent was wonderful, and having the full service restroom nearby was very convenient.
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Keith P.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
We had a great time here for memorial weekend. We feared that there were too many mosquitos but it was cool and early in the season so there were some, but we were prepared with spray and long sleeves. It wasn’t a deal breaker. Aside from that, Vicki is awesome and her land is beautiful to explore. We bonded with her dog Solo and her pig Yolo. They’re so freakin cute! Will come back but prob not in the summer!
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Dustin L.
3 years on Hipcamp
The property is breat takingly beautiful. Minimalistic but with amenities close by. We were treated to an open view of the valley below, completly above the clouds. Ladder back woopeckers, ravens, hawks, song birds and a pot bellied pig wander to greet you. One caution, the road up is winding and rough in a couple spots. If youve never driven a mountain road, bring someone who has. Absolutely worth the trip
Kim R.
2 reviews
Very friendly host. There were chickens and cute pigs. Dogs everywhere (nice dogs). Absolutely beautiful scenery.
A lot of little spots and things to find while exploring.
Could see the Milky Way
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Gabriel C.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time at Harrison Serenity Ranch :). We really enjoyed the nice bathrooms and showers available, but we still felt like we were rural camping. There were lots of nice little hikes to explore and beautiful scenery right at our campsite! Staff makes themselves available if you need anything - they were very kind and welcoming.
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Carmela D.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
The location was terrific and the staff helped us find the best site. We were able to park a Camper Van with Awning, a car and still have good seating while also having a campfire pit about 40 feet away in a private spot where I fit a 15' tent with chairs around the firepit.
Had a blast seeing pigs, Newborn piglets, chickens, camp Dogs, Quail, hawks, Woodpeckers and even a Bobcat from a distance. Oaks and many other trees, great views from above the clouds!
The staff is friendly and everyone works together.
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Ray S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· May 2025
The campsite looked nothing like the picture that was shown. The out house was not empty and cleaned so we had to use the faraway restrooms. I will say the camp helper ( forgot her name) was very nice.
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Barbara C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Great time with family and friends!
25 ft Class B · With kids ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
Had a beautiful time with family and friends. Kids loved the dogs and pet piggy there. Driving the long off road hill was not too bad if you have some experience driving off roads. Was worried my friends RV 25ft will have a hard time on the downhill, but it was actually easier for him on the downhill then the uphill. Will definitely recommend!
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Ki Back L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
We tent camped and it was great! There are floating toilets and showers available. The land is very pretty and there is lots to explore. The ranch pig and dog were so sweet and highlights of the trip!
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Erin F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
I loved tent camping on Sarah's land! The views were beautiful and directions were clear. My kid loved feeding a boar! On the downside the boar tried to gnaw a bumper of my friends car.
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Artem Z.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
16 ft car · With pets ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
This hip camp truly was magical!! We had such a relaxing time during our stay. The views were insane and the camp hosts were very welcoming and informative. We were actually planning on only staying one night yet loved it so much we decided to stay for two! Definitely recommend :)
Kim M.
3 reviews
This place was the perfect little getaway for the weekend. Vicki and the staff onsite were very kind and welcoming. One of the things about this place that is so special are the views. I was afraid at first that our campsite wouldn't have such spectacular views as in the photos, but I was pleasantly wrong. The sounds of the singing birds was a personal favorite. This ranch has a very healing and peaceful energy to it. The facilities were were well kept and clean and stocked. The other campsites are also far enough so you feel you have some privacy.
I’d recommend coming in a vehicle with good clearance and tires suited for rugged roads. The drive up to the ranch was definitely an adventure and beautiful, but made me a bit nervous as I made the mistake of taking my Hyundai Kona with older tires. Thankfully we made it up and down safely, and I'm look forward to coming back again and showing friends this lovely place!
Celeste R.
10 months on Hipcamp
I loved nature and the quiet as well as the view!I highly recommend it.
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Lourdes C.
1 month on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
Could have been a great experience
Tent · With kids ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
Great experience with the host and campground. Bathrooms were co-ed and extremely clean. ⚠️ warning - the road getting there was pretty rough. If you have a high clearance vehicle like an SUV or Truck then you will be fine. If you have a low car you may want to consider this as we did have spots on the road that we scraped the bottom. Site had some of the best views I've ever experience. Not sure how strong the rules were enforced as we had a group that came in Saturday and turned the whole campsite into a music festival the whole day and screemed and yelled throughout the night...so much for Serenity :(. You can hear other groups complain about the loud music (like when you stop next to another car with heavy sub woofer bass music)
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Jason B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
The land is gorgeous, the fellow campers are great and the host, Vicki is incredibly gracious i highly recommend.
Her work on this land has made it a beautiful serene place.
The drive up is a bit bumpy but our tesla made it without damage and the orchard you drive through is amazing
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Puneet G.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
The serenity is an understatement
Tent · With pets ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
Vicki's property was a dream. The land itself was very well-kept and spacious. You weren't too close to other campers and when I did run into other campers, they were very respectful and courteous. The noise policy was abided by all.
I felt like it was just me and the trees (and my dog). Who was also allowed off leash!! Percy enjoyed it very much.
Kaela S.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
Beautiful views, very peaceful! Vicki was a very kind host and shared some of the amazing history behind the land we were fortunate enough to visit. Highly recommend!
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Kevin M.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
16 ft car ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
Such a lovely place! The host is super nice, and there are the cutest dogs and little pigs running around. The campsites are spacious, private, and you can even have a campfire! It’s beginner-friendly too — perfect for a chill getaway. This was our second time here and we loved it just as much. Plus, the starry night sky is magical!
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Xiao Han F.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch
Beautiful quiet spot to camp. Host is friendly and accommodating. Beautiful view. Definitely will be visiting again in the near future.
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Jason H.
2 months on Hipcamp
Vicki is so cool! She introduced us to the property and told us some interesting history about it.
The property is beautiful and clean. Lots of privacy as well. Highly recommend!
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Adam C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Location
Palomar Mountain, San Diego, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Vicki M.
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