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    La Jolla Indian Campground

    3.0 (345 reviews)
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    I had a horrible experience at the lazy river. I got a deep scratch on the side of my leg and multiple bruises from the rocks.

    I had a horrible experience at the lazy river. I got a deep scratch on the side of my leg and multiple bruises from the rocks. It felt unsafe and dangerous. I would not recommend this place.

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    Our group had a great time at La Jolla camp ground . Durita and most of the crew works are very friendly and helpful. We are looking forward to go back on April of this year, I recommended this camp site to most of my friends.

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    Laura A.

    We just got back from our 3 day 2 night stay and can't wait to return. For starters we had gone with some information about the campground but were impressed to find out there was a splash pad, playground & showers. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The campground was clean and I liked being able to pick our own site. You really get your moneys worth with 8am check in & 4pm check out. We truly enjoyed our time disconnecting and just being outdoors. It did get cold at night but our error for checking La Jolla SD weather lol

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    False advertising!!, no pool so splash pad no water park . They have all these posts but they're all closed . This campground is A SCAM!!

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    We had such a great weekend, go in the little river best to be by the bathrooms and showers they're open from 8-8

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    Had an amazing weekend here campground river splash pad were all beautiful and fun the staff were all top notch highly recommended

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    Thank you Kel! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your visit!

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    Ask the Community - La Jolla Indian Campground

    I need to make a reservation before arriving. If I arrive like this, can I get in?

    You can drive up and make one

    Do you allow day visits just for tubing on the river?

    Absolutely! Check out www.lajollaindianadventurepark.com or give us a call at (760) 742-1297 for more informaiton

    Has the algae bloom been rectified enough in order to open the dam full speed? I know the County has been working on it with treatments up at Lake Henshaw. If so, you guys opening it up on Fridays still only?

    We have a good amount of water flowing through our river this weekend. We also have a Youtube Live Stream of our river so you can check anytime the feed is up. Most of the day. www.lajollaindians.org

    How are the water levels as of June 29th, 2023? Is there tubing available this year?

    Not at this time

    Can we take our own charcoal grill?

    Yes

    Is the river open for use?

    There's no water

    How is the water level right now?

    There is very little water.

    Is the water deep enough to go tubing this weekend?

    Not at this time

    How is the water level right now?

    It's pretty low and they have an algae bloom right now so no swimming

    Do I need to make reservations and is there water for swimming?

    Need to make reservations online

    Is there cell reception?

    No. Not once you enter the campground. If you have to you can drive up to the trading post to use service.

    Do you need to bring your own inner tubes? Also, is a helmet recommended?

    When the River is flowing they have tube Rentals available but always welcomed to bring your own. Helmet is a good idea for kids as they can fall from the tube and water can get deep and there is no way of knowing how many rocks are under you.

    Are they still renting the water tubes due to the pandemic need to know asap if not so i can purchase my own thanks?

    The water is not flowing and the very little water there is one shouldn't get in it at all.

    It seems like this spot is a pay per car situation after reservations are made, given this Is it possible to drive in and out of the camp ground? Are they marking cars or just confirming the name of the reservation? Thank you!

    Is there electricity?

    No there no electricity at the campground

    Is there showers and Bathrooms?

    Do we have to reserve for 8 cars or can we just show up as it is first come bases?

    You must make reservations, and it's also first come first serve.

    Is there restrooms and showers?

    Yes there is. Bathroom by the RV's have warm shower water but the other ones have cold water.

    How are the bathrooms here?

    Fairly clean. Shower water is freezing cold except for the showers by the RVs

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    From here you'll lock up and ride your bike back down to the shuttle pick-up area under the trees by the river.

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    4.0(23 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    First time at this campground, we were here in March to scope out but it was snowing hoping that by…read morethe time we head in April the snow would be gone, and it was. Upon reading other reviews regarding about poison ivy, we didn't see any at the time but just be careful, there wasn't any bugs when I was there (April 26-28, 2024) but if you're planning on going after April, bring bug spray and mosquitos spray or candles. The campground that we reserved online was number 28, but number 29 was more secluded and privacy. It was close to the restroom which has showers on the other side BUT if you're planning on showering at night, bring a head light or a flash light, the light doesn't work in there. The handicap shower wasn't working, can't add coins and the door is jammed, you gotta pull the handle up and it only has one lock working. Bring extra toilet paper, the ranger or host wasn't there at the time and bring your own hand soap too. Shower does have running hot water by the way. There wasn't any signal for t-mobile, didn't really used my phone until we got up to the observatory which had free wifi and cleaner bathroom that has toilet seat covers. Purchased a pin (See pic). Would come back again, it was about a two hour trip to get there.

    Here are some info based on days that I camped, July 14th - July 17th, at campsite #29…read more Cons ~ - 3 of 4 showers not working (these showers and toilets are the only running plumbing facilities on the campgrounds. The other toilets are dry toilets). - 1 of 4 toilets not working - overgrown weeds at some campsites - firewood not sold at this campground (general store has some for $6.99) Pros ~ - surrounded by nature at it's best - site #29 had great shade, sun too depending the time of day. - site #29 a couple of trees good for a hammock - spigots throughout the campsites - hiking trail to the observatory - reasonable camping fee - paved road and parking pad - general/gift store not far away - vegetarian restaurant next door to the general store - Palomar Observatory nearby (hours 9am-3:30pm) Don't forget to bring: Bug spray, citronella candles, a binocular, telescope and a hat that has material that covers your neck and ears. The hat is for the summer days to protect from the sun rays and gnats and mosquitos. Remedies for poison oak. Things to keep yourself and the kids entertained, for this campground solely offers hiking trails and natures beauty for you to enjoy. Lastly, a positive attitude. You are in the middle of nature and it's elements. My experience: Campsite #29 I came here based on a friend who did a solo camp here and suggested it to be a good place. She came during spring break so water filled the creek as to when I camped, some creeks were dried out or you could hear or see a trickle. It was hot, so flying bugs such as gnats and mosquitoes were present and sometimes they would disappear for a period. Bring your bug spray, candle and hat. The camp host even had a bug zapper paddle, too funny! Because I arrived on a Sunday, late afternoon the campsite was quiet. I'd say maybe 5-6 campsites were in use. So it was quiet. There were two trees at my campsite perfect to set up my hammock. The Oak tree has a large base so I would bring a total of 3 straps to use for one hammock. I had my changing/shower tent. I used it as both this time since I wasn't pleased with the looks of the shower. Plus the camp host told me that the showers (coin op) were thrashed from the July 4th crowd. Parts were broken, and repair orders were still waiting to done. On a hike with some of my friends and their dogs we did encounter a baby snake. We're assuming in was non venomous as we looked from a distance. It was hard to determine because it was on top of leaves. Just below my campsite, a slight slope, there is a creek. You could hear the water trickling. You had to peer through the trees and shrubs to actually see it. I didn't not attempt to go down the slope, looked very tricky. This is were my night visitor greeted me one evening as I lay on my cot looking up at the stars. I sat up and turned on my headlamp to see a raccoon. I got up and it backed away slowly. I peeked down towards the creek and I saw a baby follow behind. So the water will attract critters. So these are some of the important things I thought I should mention. I would love to come back and experience a campground full of campers, Happy Campers that is, but I did enjoy the quiet very, very much. Enjoy!

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    Palomar Mountain State Park

    4.4(91 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    A beautiful state park and such amazing campgrounds. There are a few campground options, but during…read moremy recent visit, we stayed at the Doane Valley Campground. It was very easy to book ahead online and pay for our daily parking pass once we checked-in. The campsite itself is tucked into the forest, very high up on Palomar Mountain. We found it easy to park our one SUV at our campsite and pitch our tents. The sites do have water, tables, and food boxes. The bathrooms were kept quite nice and tidy. We were all very impressed with the simple but clean and well maintained facilities. We did do a dog friendly hike that starts in the Doane Valley Campground and it's about 4 miles round trip. We had a lovely hike with a decent amount of incline along with beautiful weather. They also have a lovely stop/view area at the beginning of the campgrounds with picnic tables. Palomar mountain is great for camping, hiking, a nice Sunday cruise up the mountain for the beauty, etc. Cell phone service is spotty up there so make sure to either download your map ahead of time or use satellite service.

    WARNING Do not…read moreattempt to drive on Nate Harrison Road unless your vehicle can handle off-road conditions. It is not paved and has many dangerous sections for cars not equipped for them. Take 76 and S Grade Road instead. Phone reception is limited on the mountain. I strongly suggest downloading maps before you visit. The park headquarters is quite small and it doesn't seem like it is continually staffed. Make sure you have plenty of fuel. Bring lots of water. Keep in mind that it may be hotter on the mountain than the temperature at sea level. We didn't see any potable water during a recent visit. As long as you're well-prepared, you will enjoy this beautiful park. Have fun and stay safe.

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    Oak Grove Campground

    4.3(32 reviews)
    9.0 mi

    This campground is nestled on the backside of Palomar Mountain…read more The name "oak grove" holds its value - the entire campground has tons of oak trees which create a lot of shade. we stayed in site #38 and it was perfect for our car with 17ft trailer. there was enough room for another car! The site space was huge, definitely able to accommodate 3+ tents. The sites are spread out enough so you don't feel like you're right on top of each other, which was great. They don't sell firewood at the camp, so make sure you bring some, or visit the market about 5 miles down the road. You'll pass a cute Bar (Garage 79) and a nice vineyard (Hawk Watch), which are worth a stop. Directly across the street is the Oak Grove Trailhead which was about 5 miles roundtrip up to the service road and back. The hike has great views! I really enjoyed this campground for a quick weekend getaway.

    What a hidden gem! Oak Grove Campground is just outside of Warner Springs in the Cleveland National…read moreForest, and an absolute STEAL at $15 a night for tent camping. Each campsite comes with a fire pit, picnic table, and BBQ and wood fires are allowed. The campsites are close together and there isn't a lot of tree cover to give the illusion of privacy. Some campsites are better than others but all in all this was a great weekend getaway and the stargazing is unreal. Sites 49 and 51 on the Ribbonwood loop looked to be my favorites and I'll definitely book one of them next time. There aren't showers at this campground but there are flushing pit toilets and running water to wash hands and dishes. I wasn't able to find anyplace to throw out trash, so we wound up driving out with it to dispose of later. The host doesn't sell fire wood, but some can be purchased about 5 minutes down the road at the Rainbow Farms Market. ($7.99/bundle of pine.)

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    Oak Grove Campground - Sunset aglow behind the tent

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    Campground 45 with a view of the bathroom

    Oak Grove Campground - Campground 45 with the trees in the background

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    Campground 45 with the trees in the background

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    3.7(102 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    I love this place. My only small complaint would be the WiFi bandwidth... it's a little shotty but…read moremeh the good far outweighs the bad. When I can afford it, I want to pay to stay for an extended amount of time. For the quality and what you get for what you pay daily, it's the best. I used to pay $90/day to keep my rv somewhere else and it's almost half as much here. Well it's a little more if you add the waste/ sewage but it's still not nearly close to $90. The level of comfort and home vibe I felt while staying says a lot because this new full time rv way of life has been a tough adjustment for me but woods valley made me feel like "yeah I could for sure do this." I could only afford to pay for one day at a time but if you pay for weekly or monthly, you get a discount. So that's my eventual goal.

    * Terrible camping experience. * The owner handled…read morecomplaints poorly and seemed more interested in finding problems than resolving them. *We noticed multiple Latino families--including ours--receiving repeated complaints, which left us feeling unfairly targeted because of our ethnicity. * Advertised as dog-friendly, yet we were told our dogs couldn't be leashed at our campsite and later received a complaint because they barked. * People appear to be living there full-time, with cluttered sites and vehicles being worked on regularly. * The pond had no fish, despite what we expected. * Not a relaxing or family-friendly campground. Would not recommend and will not be returning.

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    Woods Valley Kampground & RV Park
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