Best Glamping near Tecate, CA

Lake Morena County Park and Potrero County Park house distinctive glamping accommodations in the rural border region near Tecate. The San Diego County park system maintains these sites, offering a blend of modern comfort with natural surroundings. Lake Morena features safari-style accommodations and yurts with comfortable bedding, electricity, and heat options for year-round enjoyment. Potrero County Park provides glamping cabins with picnic tables, fire rings, and electrical hookups in a setting surrounded by oak trees. Both locations offer clean shower facilities, flush toilets, and drinking water access. Each glamping site includes a dedicated fire pit for evening relaxation and cooking. Many accommodations provide partial hookups with water and electric service for $29 per night. One visitor noted, "Campsites have a picnic table and fire ring. Water and electric hookups. Our site was a little overgrown but manageable."

The natural landscape surrounding these eco-friendly glamping options provides numerous recreational opportunities. Hiking trails wind through both parks, with Lake Morena offering spectacular views along the path to the dam. Wildlife viewing is exceptional, with guests reporting bald eagle sightings and wild turkey encounters. "There must have been 100 wild turkeys that cruised thru the camp ground a few times. Pretty epic sight!" remarked one guest. Glamping visitors can take advantage of the nearby Campo Creek Winery or make a short 6-mile trip to cross the border into Tecate, Mexico for authentic dining experiences. The parks maintain a quiet atmosphere with enforced quiet hours beginning at 10 PM and fires extinguished by 11 PM. Seasonal considerations include summer heat, making shade-covered glamping sites particularly valuable. Both parks remain open year-round, though Lake Morena experiences occasional water boil orders that guests should plan for.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Tecate, California (28)

1. Lake Morena County Park
15 Reviews
Campo, CA
10 miles
Website
+1 (877) 565-3600
$24 - $34 / night
"Our site had electricity and water, a fire pit, and a picnic table. There were plenty of sites to go around. The rangers were helpful and the facilities were very well maintained."

"Stayed in space 10, a partial hookup with a view of the lake. They have full and partial hook up spaces and "primitive" tent only sites."
2. Potrero County Park
7 Reviews
Potrero, CA
3 miles
Website
+1 (619) 478-5212
$30 / night
"Pretty place with fire pits, picnic tables, trails, playgrounds, bathrooms, pay showers, and friendly staff."

"My advice is to make a day trip into Tecate also, it’s only 6 miles away. These camp sites are great. I was surprised with how much shade there is; lots of great oak trees. Good hiking trails."

3. San Diego County Lake Morena County Park
8 Reviews
Campo, CA
10 miles
Website
+1 (619) 579-4101
$24 / night
" The Lake Morena campground is well-kept and relaxing. It has a variety of sites including full-hookup, partial hookup, and tent only."

"It's a small multi-functional burger grill, ice cream store, convenience store, and well-stocked (if your beer tastes run solely to IPA) beer/wine store."
4. Thousand Trails Pio Pico
13 Reviews
Dulzura, CA
14 miles
Website
+1 (888) 707-1477
"Heck, someone even built a track for RC cars to race on, and there is a laundry center as well. Showers were nice and warm, and not coin operated - a rarity given the water droughts around CA."

"Locations near Jamul Casino. Staff is kind and professional. Full hookups sites. Fill propano available. Spot are very big. The pool and kid playground are great."

5. San Diego County Potrero Regional Park
3 Reviews
Potrero, CA
3 miles
Website
+1 (619) 478-5212
"Nice spacious sites at this county run campground near the border. Lots of shade trees. Trails, playground, cabins for rent and pavilion that can be rented for large group meetings/dinners."

"This was my first experience in California after three prior stays in Texas and Arizona. The San Diego County system centrally handles reservations of its campgrounds, which was fortunate for me."
6. Lake Jennings
33 Reviews
Lakeside, CA
25 miles
Website
+1 (619) 390-1623
$35 - $140 / night
"Lake Jennings Campground is a great campsite tucked away in Lakeside, CA. There are a good amount of campsites, and plenty with great views of the lake (“Preferred View” sites)."

"Just 30 minutes from San Diego, with friendly staff and partial or full hookups. We were in a preferred lake view site#96 which had water and electric hookups."

7. Burnt Rancheria Campground
23 Reviews
Mount Laguna, CA
23 miles
Website
+1 (619) 473-0120
$35 / night
"And others felt much more secluded in the forest. Also, there was a great difference in the amount of shade and flatness available."

"Bathrooms were clean; some are pit toilets and others are flush and even have showers. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit, plus there are lots of potable water spigots throughout."
8. El Prado Campground
22 Reviews
Mount Laguna, CA
24 miles
Website
+1 (619) 473-2082
$35 / night
"This was a great place to disconnect and was close to SD. It was an easy and scenic drive up."

"We hiked in and got the last walk in spot, so keep in mind that it can be busy on the weekends. The spots are fairly large and include parking, fire pits and picnic tables."

9. San Diego Metro KOA
32 Reviews
Bonita, CA
27 miles
Website
+1 (619) 427-3601
"Heated pool, jacuzzi, bike rentals, and more. They loan you fire pits if you don’t have one. And deliver wood to your site. There is even a cafe if you don’t feel like firing up the grill."

"Neighbors' campfires are 10 ft away from your trailer and makes your camper smell like smoke the whole next day when they start a campfire."
10. Boulder Oaks Eqst
4 Reviews
Campo, CA
14 miles
Website
+1 (619) 445-6235
$20 - $50 / night
"Found this spot after being turned away from lake Moreno campgrounds. Plenty of room for our trailer and enough space between sites to feel like we were alone out here."

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Moriah M.
Guide
Nov. 24, 2020
Lake Jennings
Great Campsite
Lake Jennings Campground is a great campsite tucked away in Lakeside, CA. There are a good amount of campsites, and plenty with great views of the lake (“Preferred View” sites). We stayed in site 91 for 4 nights from Monday to Thursday night while the campground was pretty empty. I imagine it would be a little louder when it’s at full capacity, but we had no noise issues from fellow campers. However, there was plenty of random noise from the military helicopters that randomly flew overhead. It wasn’t disruptive, just unexpected. This campground is not secluded by any means, so the air traffic shouldn’t be a surprise. Honestly, it’s hard to go anywhere in San Diego County without air traffic interruptions.

We chose Site 91 because it was at the top of a moderate hill at the end of the road, in an attempt to experience reduced traffic from other campers. The site was a Preferred View site and it did not disappoint! Views of the lake at sunrise and sunset were amazing and made for the perfect vista from our RV bed. An added benefit of the Preferred View sites is the privacy since no one is camped behind you. Our particular site even had useful shrubbery on each side to create a quasi sense of privacy between sites. Each site has a nice little fire pit and picnic table, and there was plenty of room for a second vehicle in addition to our van.

There are plenty of restroom facilities sprinkled throughout so nothing is inconvenient. The restrooms are individual bathrooms with showers that are hot and NOT coin operated, so enjoy a full hair washing session if there’s not a line. The only caution: pincher bugs. Just brush them off and go about your business. But like everything, check the toilet seat and your clothes before proceeding.

Finally, internet service was great for Verizon. We got 23 Mbps with 3 bars of 4G LTE unboosted, and 69 (!!!) Mbps with 5 bars using a simple MIMO antenna. We live and work in our RV (20’ Class B) full time, so this was crucial. The staff was also great. They were regularly driving by, cleaning or maintaining the grounds. In the end, we will definitely camp here again.
cal K.
Ranger
Jan. 20, 2023
Agua Caliente County Park Campground
Large campground with lots of amenities
Lots going on here but felt peaceful midweek in Jan. 3 spring-fed pools, hot showers quarter operated, clean flush toilet bathrooms, water, hiking trails and ample roads to walk the dog on. Mountain lion country - be alert. Friendly rangers. Clean facilities and well-kept grounds. Horseshoe pits and large group picnic areas. Cute cabins for rent - no pets allowed in those. Will definitely visit again. Many of the tent sites are close together - if the campground was full you’d have little privacy but it’s a large place and there were hardly any tent campers when I was there, though more RVs and vans in the hookup section. Tent site 106 is very private. I liked 109 it was in a kind of bird thicket with privacy from the road etc.
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Elly A.
Guide
May. 20, 2019
Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Stars galore!
This campground is one of my favorites. My practical side enjoys the clean bathrooms with hot showers and proximity to markets for refills on ice and beer. My adventurous side enjoys the hikes, coyotes singing and clear skies to observe the night sky. This campground has been enjoyable every time I’ve gone. I’ve been to many campgrounds where neighbors keep you up late, but something about this location demands quiet enjoyment. Don’t get me wrong, my friends and I stay up laughing around the campfire well after sunset but everyone seems to respect the quiet hours. The sites are spacious, each with a shade ramada, grill and fire-ring. The visitors center is a must see and there are numerous hiking trails near the campground. As beautiful as the wildflowers are during a super bloom, the crowds are super distracting. March is the best time of year to go, if there is a super bloom you’ll enjoy that, if not, you’ll enjoy the solitude.
Matthew D.
Scout
Jun. 26, 2017
William Heise County Park
Fire pits too close to eachother
Stayed in site #73 this past weekend. I wouldn't recommend that spot. It is too close to #74. They are both large spots but the actually fire pits are too close to eachother. Luckily there was a nice family staying next to us so we hardly noticed them. Had they been too loud it could have ruined the trip. Also this spot had very little shade in the afternoon when the sun was the hottest.

The bathrooms were shut down for maintenance in that loop so they offered portable toilets which got full quick. The hand washing station ran out of water the second day and was never refilled so you had to go back to your site to wash your hands. The running water coming from the spigot was orange and frothy and had a sign saying not to use it for drinking.

The hiking trail that was near by was the best part. Tons of wildflowers everywhere and beautiful views.

I probably won't come back to this campground next time I got camping. There are campgrounds closer to San Diego that are have bigger sites.
Shainna M.
Guide
Mar. 3, 2023
Dos Picos County Park
Gorgeous!
Great county park. Quiet and well maintained. Pay showers. $29/ night. Pets welcome. Fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Tent camping available as well.
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Kyle C.
Guide
Jun. 23, 2021
El Prado Campground
Great short stay
This was a great place to disconnect and was close to SD. It was an easy and scenic drive up. Each camp site was large and had privacy but since it was hilly, some sites may have few flat spaces to pitch a tent.
Dani P.
Guide
Jul. 14, 2019
William Heise County Park
Forest and Mountains just a couple hours from the city
Sweet campground with pines trees and a mountain feel. Table and fire pit at each site.

Hiking available walking distance from camp, trails leading out of camp. Family friendly environment. Can get busy in the summer, so be sure to leave it just as beautiful or better than before you arrived.
07JKRedrock S.
Guide
Apr. 30, 2021
Dos Picos County Park
Great little gem in SD County
The missus and I decided to do a midweek overnight escape and chose Dos Picos Park due to its close proximity.

Great little campground with partial (electricity & water) hookups. Don't know if the tent only sites have these. On-site dumping available, if you need it. Ok(ish) flushing restrooms and showers available. Better than a pit toilet!! Plenty of shaded spots with some mature trees around the campground. Firepits and picnic tables on each site. Trails all around to hike as well as a catch and release pond on grounds. Rangers were pretty adamant about quiet time starting at 10 pm. Rangers were super friendly, too.

One little gotcha, for me at least. There's no smoking of any product nor e-cig use allowed on the grounds. I personally look forward to enjoying a cigar around the campfire at the end of the day. Bummer but not a deal breaker.
Jimmy M.
Scout
Mar. 23, 2023
San Diego Metro KOA
Great place to chill
Great place to relax and enjoy a beautiful campground. Heated pool, jacuzzi, bike rentals, and more. They loan you fire pits if you don’t have one. And deliver wood to your site. There is even a cafe if you don’t feel like firing up the grill.