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96% Recommend86 ratings · 70 reviews
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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J 3.
8 months on Hipcamp
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 M.
14 reviews
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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Wendi M.
14 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Pondside Campsite
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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Mathew I.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Pondside Campsite
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!
Austin Z.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
16 ft car ·
Pondside Campsite
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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Charlie M.
9 months on Hipcamp
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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Brianna P.
2 reviews
100% check the weather beforehand especially for wind.
Pond was cool, there are definitely fish in it caught 3 bass and a catfish. The freeway was a bit loud at night but other than that was really cool experience.
Fire pit was large, plenty of space for many chairs to sit around.
Porta potty was clean.
Overall was a fun experience.
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Vannessa H.
4 reviews
Nice, quiet spot despite being close to the highway. Barebones site, but just what I was looking for as a quick, one night stop. Good communication with Julian.
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Michael K.
1 year on Hipcamp
For us, this site was perfect, but for some, it may be a bit funky. The site is shady, beautiful trees and birds everywhere, and the resident peacock was actually visiting us in a tree that evening. At the same time, the site was “rustic“, and some might find it needs some tidying up.
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Daniel L.
2 reviews
My wife and I have been camping at/near The Salton Sea for many years. Fast forward to 2025...we now have a three year old, a one year old and a camper.
Very happy with our stay. Julian was very communicative and the property was great. Easy to find, clearly marked and had no trouble accessing the site. The property is surrounded by a working farm, my kids loved roaming up and down the road playing with the dirt. Felt very safe on the property. We did not have any neighbors during our stay, but feel like the other site is far enough removed that we would have enjoyed it had we did.
We were able to get out and visit the State Park, took about an hour to get there. Drove down and had lunch at The Ski Inn in Bombay Beach before making it back to the campsite for the night. So, all are very accessible from this property.
Really appreciate staying here, we hope to be back soon!
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John B.
9 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Pondside Campsite
Great spot to go camping. It's very easy to get to off the highway but it feels very secluded. Sunrise and sunsets are beautiful and very quiet at night. Wind can pick up in the area so be prepared or check the forecast before staying. I will definitely stay here again.
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Steven A.
3 reviews
It’s a cute little spot. Trees made great shade. Water was beautiful. Perfect temperature for how hot it got. We enjoyed floating. I wouldn’t stay here if the spot next to us was rented. Too small of a space for my taste. The Porte potty was clean. That was a plus. The wind in the afternoon and all night long was a bit too much. We left a day early because of it. We would go back in the fall.
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Heather L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Pondside Campsite
This campsite is awesome! Great host, thoughtful campsite setup, and beautiful pond view. We had a great time. My little dog loved it too.
Anna T.
3 reviews
This spot was really great! The directions to get to the campsite are very clear and once you get off the main road, there are signs pointing you to the hipcamp. The pond was perfect for our dog who loves to swim and plenty of space for shade. There are two campsites side by side, East & West. They are very close to each other so as long as nobody else is there it is super private.
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Nicole S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
16 ft campervan ·
Pondside Campsite
Incredible space! Quiet and Intimate. Beautiful trees and landscape. We had less than ideal weather and wind conditions but made the most of it. Would absolutely come back!
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Eric W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent ·
Pondside Campsite
I love the tent spots and and great fishing gets a bit windy but other than that it’s a great place
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Mason D.
1 year on Hipcamp
We had such a relaxing time at this campsite. We were mostly by ourselves the whole time (aside from our noisy peacock neighbors so bring earplugs if you think you will be unable to sleep).
Bring a fishing pole, my 13 y.o. learned to fish here! Perch. He loved it! Also bring a table, there are spools and logs to sit on, but we wished we had a table to help with cooking and eating. We were provided with a weber grill that can be used for cooking with charcoal and there is a firepit to start a fire. We brought firewood but there was also some supplied at the site.
We did have a helicopter spraying nearby potato fields, but hopefully that doesn’t happen often.
Overall we loved it!
Tracey C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2024
Tent ·
Pondside Campsite
Nice little camp spot with everything you need for a good setup. Thanks for a great stay!
Dan S.
4 reviews
This is hands down the best campsite on HipCamp. My friends and I have stayed 2x and love it every time. Very clean campsite with beautiful views especially during sun rise and sunset. The stargazing was out of this world and so trippy. The pond is clean and wonderful for kayaking, fishing and even taking a dip. The porta potty on the property was IMMACULATE and made camping more enjoyable. We truly enjoy the absolute privacy of the site and Julian is a wonderful host who accommodated us and gave great directions on how to access the site. I 1000% recommend staying here.
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Jamie H.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Pondside Campsite
Overall, we had a good experience. There were a lot of flies, and we couldn't sit and relax in peace. We sat in our tent until the sun went down and the flies were gone. We caught both the sunrise and sunset, which was beautiful. There were a lot of sounds on the property, and it kept us awake at night; we got a windy night as well and were afraid we wouldn't last the night, but it calmed at some point.
Bri P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Pondside Campsite
I really enjoyed this location!! Great for the family who love to play in the water and fish !
The peacocks were a joy to have around! Thank you for sharing your land !!! We will come back :)
Jessica Marie A.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· May 2023
16 ft car ·
Pondside Campsite
Spot was sweet seeing the sunrise over the little pond and worked really well for us as a stop-over point. It was EXTREMELY windy while we were out there and really only just spent the night, so don't have much more to say about the area. Was nice to have access to a bathroom. A worker did wake us up with a bumping bass in his truck in the morning.
Ilana F.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Pondside Campsite
This place was very beautiful really close to the Salton Sea so there's a lot to visit. It had a great Pond for my dog to swim in and also lots of shade. There was a fire pit with plenty of available wood and very cute peacocks.
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Julia W.
6 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
14 ft toy hauler · With pets ·
Pondside Campsite
We loved camping on Julian’s land!! It’s a working farm but a beautiful piece of pond paradise amidst the agricultural area!! There were a lot of birds!! The port-a-potty was super clean and had a hand washing station! We also saw a resident beaver in the pond? Great shade under beautiful big trees (west spot). Great hosts!!! He greeted us the first day, then we felt we had the place to ourselves!! Julian communicated well and quickly responded to texts!! It was a highlight of our month long camp trip and would highly recommend!!!! Also a great gateway to Anza Borrego Park!!! We loved it!!!
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Jean R.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Pondside Campsite
This is a great spot. Campsite was clean and everything we expected it to be. Just a heads up, the east/west pond campsites are right next to each other. The description makes it sound like they would be separate, on either side of the pond, so if you are wanting privacy from other campers this might not be the right spot. We got lucky though and had the whole pond to ourselves, which was great! The peacocks were really cool!
Leah S.
9 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
Tent ·
Pondside Campsite
Very beautiful property. Julian is a very good communicator and he was very friendly.
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Sandra N.
39 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
Group trip ·
Quonset Hut
The place was beautiful and serene! Julian provided prompt answers to any questions we had. Would love to return in the future.
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Aubrey A.
5 years on Hipcamp
Brought my husband and two kids here and had such a great time. We brought our paddle board and cruised around the pond. There is definitely fish, which was exciting to see! We also saw tons of different birds. 2 peacocks watched our camp at night. The kids love running around, it was so peaceful. We watched the sunset and sunrise from the campsite. Would return again, if we go off-roading in anza next time we are out here.
Kelsey A.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2023
Such a beautiful place and set up. Very secluded and Julian was very helpful. It was only a 2 hour drive to Joshua tree. Definitely booking this place again!
Andy G.
3 reviews
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Westmorland, Imperial, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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