King Creek Campground

This is my second time booking King Creek Campground, and we cannot wait to return next year. It is spacious, plenty of trees offer shade, and just remote enough to unplug and catch some great starry skies. Would absolutely recommend, especially for groups.

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· July 2026

Great, private site!

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Nice and secluded if that’s what you’re looking for! Carlotta responds promptly and was lovely to meet. She provided a map and escorted us to our site. Carlotta also provided us with water to use for washing our hands/dishes and extra water to smother our campfire. We were far enough from the next site to hear other guests but out of sight. I’m glad we drove the truck down the unpaved road for sure. Highly recommend! Thank you Carlotta!

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· July 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

We arrived at night, and there was no suitable sign or lighting to indicate the entrance. As a result, we missed the entrance and spent nearly an hour searching for it. There was no cell service in the area, so we couldn't call the host for assistance. The access road was very unsuitable, especially for an SUV, and since we visited in June, there was no water available. Initially, we booked a site at a higher price, but the host canceled that reservation and provided us with a different site at a lower price. She was supposed to refund the difference, but she did not.

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· July 2026

Tent ·

Quick overnight trip with the kiddo. Was a blast. Road getting in is no joke. Host was very kind. Will be coming back.

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· July 2026

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Beautiful place 👌 asome . The sky is so bright .

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· June 2026

Tent ·

Camp Meadow was huge. Despite other campsites on the property, I did not see another person the entire time I was there. As a single female, it was also a little unsettling. But I highly recommend it to others looking for a relaxing time in nature. The only drawbacks, which I wouldn’t call deal-breakers, are that a high-clearance vehicle is needed to get in and out, and it’s wise to have a spare just in case. There is only one way in and one way out, and the outhouse... is exactly that, so prepare for that.

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· June 2026

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I loved it, very peaceful and great place to hike.

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· June 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

Great off the grid camping. Large site with of flat spots for tents. Some cool hanging chairs. Hosts were very nice and met us and let us know all scout the property. If you like solitude this is the place. Dirt road is manageable but clearance helps.

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· May 2026

Family Camping with 2 little kids

Tent · With kids ·

10/10 camping experience here at Kings Ranch with our 2.5 year old and almost 5 year old! Carlotta our host did an excellent job providing us with all the information needed to be acquainted with our campground. She led us down to the campsite and provided us with a map and overview of rules. We were lucky to be the only campers the entire weekend, but even if there were other campers it would still be secluded since the camps are pretty separated. Great hikes to do, nothing too strenuous. Carlotta provided 2 jugs of well water to drink which was great. She has 2 dogs who checked up on us during the stay but never stayed long or was a bother (and actually was quite comforting!) Never saw any scary wildlife. There were a bunch of fire ants that came out during the day but went back underground at night, but didn’t get on our things at all and didn’t interfere with our stay. We stayed at meadow and there’s 2 large swings that my daughters loved. We felt completely safe and would come back again. There’s a trading post a few miles out that we went to on Day 2 to pick up more firewood. Driving down to the campsite from the main road was completely unpaved down a mountain and took 15-20 minutes so make sure your driver is capable and not scared! Great stargazing. No Wifi so great for disconnecting from technology and the world! Be ready to be awakened by the array of bird callings at 6:30am!

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· May 2026

Excellent camping

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Excellent and accessible host, took us to the camp site from her gate. Lots of helpful information!

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· April 2026

BYO Tractor

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Big, open, secluded spot in between hillsides that offered quiet isolation but lacking in some amenities. Included is a functional non-flush outhouse, firepit with a loose grill grate, and small table, plus two hanging swings. Not included is running water, but the owner will provide a jug if requested. Most important thing to be aware of is that the road from the regular street to the campsite is really rough! About 1.3 miles of extremely uneven, rocky, narrow, and eroding dirt road with big divots that most definitely requires a large high-clearance SUV or truck with sturdy tires. The description on HipCamp does not match the reality that your car will not make it up or down without extreme caution and a large vehicle. If you've got a massive off-roading truck and don't expect to get out easily in a storm/fire or to reach good hiking areas, then this is the place for you.

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· April 2026

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Solo female camper/hiker here…. And purveyor of off grid camps! I had such a fabulous time. The site is beautifully built for off road camping. It’s safe and clean plenty of land to explore. The owners are very kind and friendly. I suggest more primitive camping gear. Plan to CAMP!

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· March 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

Definitely higher clearance car needed but the Meadow campsite was amazing. Carlotta was super nice and helpful. No service and the outhouse is an outhouse haha. The swinging hammock things were a big hit, and would definitely stay again at that campsite, and recommend.

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· February 2026

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My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the campsite Valentine's Day weekend. The campsite was clean, private, quiet, and spacious. The view of the mountains were breathtaking. Definitely coming back.

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· February 2026

Pleasant Private getaway.

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We really really loved our stay at the camp for the first time to celebrate Valentines day. It was really private, quiet, with beautiful surroundings (nature), interesting trails.for adventure. Host's are very kind, feels like family with a sweet dog that will lead you to your campsite, lol. Best place for a weekend getaway away from city life. We will definitely return.

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· February 2026

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Very nice, 🌄 and everything clean. love and peace ✌🏿

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· January 2026

Quiet and beautiful

Tent · With kids ·

Great trip. Literally the quietest campground I have ever been too. Plenty of space to spread out, beautiful landscape. Would HIGHLY recommend.

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· January 2026

Amazing stay!

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Stunning land with so much to explore! The hosts were incredibly kind and helpful, showing us hiking trails and bringing us water twice during our 4-day stay, which really came in handy. There’s no service at the site (Wi-Fi near the host’s house for emergencies), making it a great place to disconnect. The hosts’ dogs were friendly and made us feel safe throughout the stay. Can’t wait to come back when the dam is full!

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· January 2026

Tent · With kids ·

Great spot. Off the beaten path. Not too far from the city for a quick getaway. Will definitely be back to explore the property more. We really enjoyed our stay.

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· December 2025

Will be back!!

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I loved visiting Carlotta’s land! Such a thoughtful and attentive host with a BEAUTIFUL property that felt like home. Very grateful for the experience I had there and looking forward to my next stay already ᵕ̈

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· December 2025

Lovely stay

Tent · Group trip ·

The space was peaceful and secluded; exactly what I wanted from an escape from the modern world. Carlotta was very kind and helpful. There is so much land to explore that I will have to return to explore the rest.

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· December 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Beautiful location and friendly host, we’d definitely stay here again! There were nice trails and it was so quiet and private. The drive on the dirt road to the campsites is a bit steep and uneven in places, which was fine for our SUVs, but we had friends with smaller cars (Prius, Mazda 3) who couldn’t comfortably make it due to their low clearance so we just shuttled them in our SUVs. We’d recommend making sure you bring a car with higher clearance.

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· November 2025

18 ft Class B ·

Rugged and remote location with lots of space to explore. The old dam is super cool. I spent two nights there and had fun adventures. Hosts are very cool with an interesting backstory. The dirt road is pretty steep in parts, so you gotta know what you're doing with a heavy vehicles.

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· November 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Super awesome place. First time camping with kids and it was very nice experience.

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· November 2025

Tent ·

Lovely spot. Perfect for stargazing! Just a tip-if you click on the map it will not take you to the correct place but if you directly plug in a ur coordinates, it’s perfect!

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· October 2025

Great time in Descanso!

Tent · With kids ·

We loved our night at Carlotta’s place. It all started with a fund ride down off roading (bring a higher car) which the kids loved, then she upgraded us to a bigger site with a decent outhouse. The highlights were definitely the privacy, the swings and the awesome hikes around the property. Would definitely recommend, especially with a nice host like Carlotta!

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· October 2025

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Great location - less than an hour from San Diego, but you feel much further. Tons of stars at night and we couldn't hear any noise from the other sites. Road in isn't bad if you have some clearance and AWD/4WD. Would happily stay again.

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· October 2025

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Really beautiful spot with friendly, accommodating hosts. We stayed at the Dam site and felt completely secluded. It was a warm day but the site has a big shaded area so we were very comfortable. There was an outhouse as expected and it even had a nice view. The hosts were kind enough to even leave us water for dousing the fire and a trash can. This is not a glamping situation at all, but it's exactly what we were hoping for and expecting when we booked it! There are many historical sites and features that we didn't have time to check out this time but are looking forward to seeing on the next trip. Only word of caution is that the road really is pretty rough to get in. You definitely need reasonably high clearance and we were glad to have 4WD on the way back out, although you could probably get by with FWD. Normally I think people overstate this in reviews but I really don't think you should try to access this site in a sedan or low-ish crossover. Not a complaint, just a heads up.

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· October 2025

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