Yosemite. The redwoods. Big Sur. World-famous outdoor destinations abound in California. There are so many that you couldn’t possibly explore all the richness the state offers in one lifetime. The trick when camping in California is managing so many possibilities. Once you've visited the famous sites, try some creative approaches to camping in California.


When you think Napa Valley, you think of wine, not camping. But you can plan a wine vacation from behind the flap of your tent. Set up in one of the valley’s campgrounds then visit the many casual tasting rooms that won't mind dirt under your fingernails.  When you tire of drinking wine, hike Mt. St Helena, a dormant volcano. Or walk through the Petrified Forest, a forest that was turned to stone by the last eruption of the volcano. Or visit California’s Old Faithful, a nearby geyser.


Once you have found camping in California’s Half Dome in Yosemite Valley, center yourself in Tuolumne Meadows, a more remote section of the park with its own collection of charming granite domes. Here's a secret: Instead of joining the crowds of day hikers on the meadow's most popular trails, follow the backpackers north on the famed John Muir Trail. The trail meanders through meadows, along a river below alpine peaks. And best of all, the first 8 miles of this trail out of Tuolumne are flat. Hike until you find a spot to watch the marmots, then return to your campsite. For more, backpack another 23 miles to Reds Meadow where you can catch a shuttle back up to Tuolumne.


With a little effort, you can spend the rest of your life camping in California and have a new adventure every time.

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Escondido

The Best Camping Near Escondido, California

Rosie awaits you at Hatfield Creek Vineyard in Ramona for your unique and fun getaway. This is glamping (glamorous camping) at its best in our 15 foot long vintage 1964 Oasis camper.

With 1 full bed and a bunk bed, she can accommodate up to 3 guests. Although Rosie does not have a bathroom inside, there is a fully plumbed bathroom located a few steps away.

The inside is 7 ft wide with the original ice box, three burner pink oven and stove (of course), sink, air conditioning, coffee maker, coffee, dishes and silverware.

Enjoy the sunset from the patio in front of Rosie and stargaze at night by the propane fire pit.

Rosie will be set-up with fresh linens and everything you need: just show up, enjoy some wine and relax! Please review the Airbnb listing by clicking the Reservations button below for more details.



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Vintage in the Vineyard

- Enjoy our quite, secluded property and get away from it all. Yet it’s only 15 to 20 min drive from the Temecula winery’s with many restaurants, shopping, and Casino options. We are right by a horseback riding tour company and an incredible metal art galley. Enjoy the panoramic views of MT Palomar. We have plenty of space for big RVS or for someone who just wants to pitch a tent. There is fresh water to fill your tanks but you must be able to boondock your rig as there is no electric hookups or sewage. No one lives on the property so you will only have other campers near by.





JMP RV

Multiple Stages and Chill areas between Redshank forest trails, Giant Boulders & Majestic 360 degree views make this place Magic!

Rent a fully setup VIP Glamping tent with a memory foam bed for two people with a blanket. (Please bring your own blankets in the winter)

A sanctuary in a living desert, tucked in between rolling hills with majestic views of Mount Palomar & 360 degree views of rolling hills. Come and walk the land to see its natural treasures; wildlife, flora, massive boulders, cacti, white sage, oak trees, thousands of redshank trees, willows and some manzanita. A sweet energy and you will feel a sense of home. Night sky lights up, clear and lovely. Beautiful starry nights in our serene secret hideaway.

This space is maintained in its natural raw landscape as much as possible. This is what the land has looked like for thousands of years. Our goal is to offer a space for our guests to connect with themselves in a private space.

Suitable for families & couples who wish to experience a truly unique space.

30 minutes away is The Temecula Wine Country where you can visit beautiful wineries for lunch and a tasting.

30 minutes to Pachanga Casino

30 minutes to Cahuilla Casino

20 minutes from Elim Hot Springs Resort

Anza Borrego

Mount Palomar

Multiple Hiking

Entertainment: Calendar of Activities and Entertainment such as; Secret Dinner Shows, Musicians, Art, Cooking classes, Sound Baths and more!

Wellness Services: Body, Mind, and Spiritual Fine tuning through Muli-Modalities and herbal remedies.



Secret Falls Sanctuary 

Camping with a view of river and mountains. Our property is connected to a trail head that leads to the Santa Margarita preserve and river. 1,384 Acre preserve. Lots of hiking and fishing straight off of the property. Far enough from the city to enjoy the outdoors but close enough for the convenience of shopping and restaurants.

Via Del Gavilan Camp

Secluded hills, trees, views, birds & animals. (3,400 ft. elevation). Nearby Pacific Crest Trail (15 Minutes), Volcan Mountains, Lake Henshaw, World Famous Julian Apple Pies (30 minutes). We have Rv Sites (one of which has water/electricity), several other RV dry camp sites, tent sites (some with water), glamping tents, refurbished trailer. Strict No Pet Policy



Loomerland

We're an organic farm homestead. Springtime sees the field lush and green from the rains! Summer is hot and dry, but the cool evening breeze is nice. We have Red-tailed Hawks at their nest, hummingbirds, songbirds, and our own quail, chickens, turkeys and ducks to mingle with. 

Campsite" Party Tree" is a large shaded area near the FRONT of the property with room for up to 2 or 3 small tents or 2 large tents(up to 8 people), has fire ring and picnic table. It is near our house, and there is a bit of ROAD NOISE, so if you want a quieter, more private setting, or if you need a lot of space for more people, please look at our other listing, "Oat Prairie at Eyrie Farm," which is our open back pasture.

For new campers, we require you to sign our safety-and-acknowledgement waiver upon arrival. 

Our SECURITY DOG patrols at night and protects our flock from predators. IF YOU'RE NOT OK WITH DOGS, THIS PLACE IS NOT FOR YOU! 

We have coyotes nearly every night come in from the back pasture. 

It's your responsibility as campers to be aware of our policies, including all rules, cancellation policy and check in/out times (which are local PST). These policies are FIRM. 

Every person-- adults and kids of ALL ages-- count toward party size. Children are not free.

No RVs, trailers, or campers. No exceptions. Truck pop-up tents are fine. Additional cars after the first 2 are charged$10 each, cash on site. Carpool when possible! 

NO PETS. We also cannot allow assistance animals -- they are still animals -- for their own safety, as well as health, allergy, and safety issues for ourselves and our own animals. For these reasons, we are not obligated to allow them. Be advised that assistance animal fraud is a crime.

I NEED YOUR ETA by the MORNING of check in. No ETA=> I might not be available, and you'll have to wait. Check in ENDS at 9pm, NO ADMITTANCE AFTER. No refunds. Once checked in you can come and go as you please.

Once you get on our road you must LOOK for our number and signage on the LEFT side of the road (you'll receive address in your booking confirmation). Make sure you go to "Eyrie Farm" and no other place! It's very rude to show up at our neighbor's place instead. Best to arrive BEFORE SUNDOWN, as it's easier to find. 

Follow us on FaceBook! Search for "The Eyrie Farm":) 

IN YOUR BOOKING REQUEST, TELL ME YOU'VE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE THIS WHOLE DESCRIPTION:) Your request will not be approved until you do.

We also sometimes host on Hipcamp, at the listing here:

[https://www.hipcamp.com/california/the-eyrie-farm/farm-sanctuary-in-wine-town](https://www.hipcamp.com/california/the-eyrie-farm/farm-sanctuary-in-wine-town)

The Eyrie Farm

Bailey’s on Palomar is an authentically rustic property with a long history of hospitality stretching back to 1888. Our Historic Dancehall, the venue of choice for many of our bridal couples, was built nearly 100 years ago and once hosted the small mountaintop neighborhood of Palomar Mountain. Lively get-togethers with music, dancing, food, and drinks were common. The old soda fountain is still here! The first Palomar Mountain U.S. Post Office and General Store, originally run by the Bailey Family, are completely intact and filled with antiques and mountain artifacts. The last Baileys to work the property retired in 2018 and passed the torch to a new family. Our family.

Appreciating the legacy and sense of history, we are working hard to restore the old and bring in the new. Our dearest wish is to create a special mountain experience for all who wish to share in the magic of Palomar. Share the next exciting chapter of this fascinating historic property with us.

Come on up – we’d love to host you!

**Acres & Acres of Mountain Awesomeness!**

Stay in your choice of mountaintop accommodations at Bailey’s on Palomar! We offer a range of lodging experiences and have for close to 100 years. Historic old cabins, luxury yurts, upscale safari tents, modern cathedral cabins, or the restored ‘Old Palomar Mountain Hotel’.

Bailey’s on Palomar is an authentically rustic property originally homesteaded in 1888.

We are spread out over heavily forested mountaintop at 5500 feet. Bailey’s is the perfect location for quiet getaways, family reunions, wellness retreats, and corporate or personal events.

See for yourself why people have been visiting Bailey’s on Palomar for over 130 years.





Baileys on Palomar

Sunset views and miles of hiking by the Santa Margarita River. Perched atop a hillside the views are amazing from this over 3 acre property. Neighbors offer horseback riding along the river trails and you can book a ride. The river is just less than one mile from the property. Relax as you watch the hawks gliding along the breezes. Take a short drive to tour vineyards and wine tasting. Refresh, renew, invigorate, relax. Neighborhood is rich with orchards of avocados, olive trees, oranges and various other fruits. Hear the Coyotes howl at night and enjoy the bird songs while sipping your fresh coffee in the morning. Peaceful, Serene. A short drive or a little less than a mile walk to the trailhead of the Santa Margarita River (year round water flow) where you can enjoy hiking, biking and horseback riding. We are nestled close to nature with peaceful starry nights. We share this nature with wildlife like coyotes, snakes and hawks (as well as less harmful rabbits, squirrels, lizards and birds) so keep your dogs on a leash and be as cautious as you would be camping anywhere in nature. Use common sense and stay on trails at the campsite as well as when hiking by the river to help minimize risk. Campfires need to be small, contained and extinguished before going to bed and may not be allowed at all depending on the fire departments fire risk danger at the time of your stay... we are in a high fire risk area so need to be extra cautious. On the hike by the river you'll see the carved out bowls in the rocks where the Indians used to grind the acorns to make food. There is some poison oak off the trail at the river hike so again for your safety stay on the trails, which are wide and nice... great hiking! It's beautiful out here... come enjoy a little piece of this paradise with us! Communication is great and we're happy to accommodate... our home is on the property so please reach out if you need anything. We're here to help make your stay a great getaway! We are close to Camp Pendalton and occasionally they practice with their Military weapons so you may hear that. Most of the time the weather is nice and there is a gentle breeze that blows through, but occasionally throughout the year the wind can pick up and get strong. If this happens on your stay we will do our best to accommodate you. For a few summer months the temperatures can be in the high 90's (mostly mid July - mid Oct) which makes wading in the river extra refreshing.



Sunset View River Getaway

Climb 700 feet up a dirt road in only 1.5 miles to a secluded Mountainous camping with a view of the Regenerative Organic Avocado and Citrus grove and views of the city lights at night. The farm has over 700 avocados trees with 9 varieties of avocados and 20 various citrus and nut trees. We have chickens, ducks, and Guinea Fowl and plenty of wildlife including: hawks, Owls, bunnies and more which all contribute to Regenerative Organic and offer viewing pleasure. The local area provides hiking, wildlife mountain biking, lakes and 35 minutes to the nearest wine tasting in Temecula. We are an hour from the beach and roughly an hour and half to Skiing and Snowboarding at Mt. High. The property sits roughly 2000 ft above sea level and 800 ft above the city below. The 21 acre property provides amazing views as well as biking and hiking along the local fire roads and farm roads. Minutes away from Santa Rosa Plateau for hiking. You are also a 20-30 minute drive to explore the amenities of the local cities, wine country and 45 minutes to the beach.. We offer Camping supplies such as tents or chairs if needed for a small rental fee as well as the ability to purchase fresh avocados, citrus or Farm fresh eggs from the grove. See camp host for information as well as the groves website (zephyrmountaingrove.com) for available Eggs and Merchandise as well as Avocados and Citrus to see whats in season. Get away for a short trip for a relaxing destress weekend. If you have a larger party you can message us at 951-477-5114 and we can work with you on another camp location we have for special occasions (summer months of June through September can be hot so bring shade or you can rent an ez up from us, please check the weather in Wildomar Ca before camping).



Zephyr Mountain Avocado Grove

Located in Beautiful Bonsall, California, North County San Diego on 5.5 acres and in collaboration with non-profit, Right Layne Foundation, LLC. At Dirty Bird Ranch we offer a free range farm animal experience to reset the mind and soul. We also offer services from rescue, fostering and adoption of horses and farm animals to private events, mental health days and wellness programs. We work closely with the mental health and ASD community in addition to local rescues to provide a safe place for people and animals alike. 100% of all donations go right back to the animals and our ASD scholarship program including but not limited to: vet bills, animal feed, farm day trips, camps.



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