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Beachin' Ranch Camping

85%

· San Diego, San Diego, California

20 acres hosted by D And J S.

6 RV/tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Equestrian sites

Gallop in! Some sites cater to Hipcampers on horseback.

Hello All Campers this is a self check in facility.... Camp host available from 7:30AM to 8:30AM and 3:00PM to 4:30PM only You can Call owner anytime (760)419-4839 Sorry we Don't have horse rentals but can offer guided rides through the area trails with pre arranged notice. So bring your horses and enjoy the ride D & J Stables is a family run facility created by Dick and Jenny Tynan in 2005. It is located on the Kimzey Family Ranch in San Diego. Since their passing, the Stables have been managed by their son Scott Tynan. Our stables offer a clean and quiet place for horse owners to board their precious companions - short or long term - or to serve as a weekend getaway for a person or group of friends/riders. Each Boarding Corral has walking space, shaded corners, automated water feeders, soft dirt, partially sheltered sides and is in close proximity to a round pen, a small arena (turnout) and is encompassed by a small walking track. No two corrals are close enough to each other for the horses to interact, reducing the likelyhood of mishap from a neighbor. Each Weekender Corral comes equipped with the same as the above, excepting only the partially sheltered side panels, and are right next to where you will be parking your trailer or camper. With access to all 38 miles of equestrian trails in the area and less than a 2 mile ride to the beautiful South San Diego beaches, D&J Stables is a prime location for horse men and women everywhere. We are excited to open up to the general public for the camping experience Horse ranch life style, Learn more about this land: Nestled against the mountains and beach of the San Diego/ Mexico border, open access to 38 miles of state beach trails and only 1.5 miles from the sands of Imperial Beach. We have pristine views and perfect weather San Diego is known for. D and J Stables is one of the last ranches with beach access to ride a horse on the beach. It's a rustic, one of a kind experience. Dogs are allowed but not in stable area thank you for your understanding.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Coastal

Mountainous

Wetlands

85%

142 ratings · 72 reviews

Allie B.

July 23, 2024

Site 5 - Beachin' ranch camping w/ horses

The most unique camping experience

Overall this was a really great and fun experience. However, I must be honest in my review. This sight was not quite as advertised. It is quite far from the beach, and the closest beaches are experiencing a sewage crisis, so we had to travel further than we thought to a beach. The campsite is quite small. We were the only campers at the time, but it would be quite cramped if there were other campers. You are sleeping directly next to horse stalls. However, they are kept very clean and the smell was something we only noticed a few times. It was very cool to hang out with the horses, and you can pet some of them. However, this sight is not very private as business continues as usual on this horse ranch. We witnessed a horse dental cleaning and many owners riding their horses. We did not mind this at all, but if you’d like a private sight, this isn’t for you. You can see the Mexico boarder from here, and the ranch is next to a road where boarder patrol and other cars are frequent, so it is not too quiet at night. Bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. The portapotty was kept very clean and there was a shower, which was a pleasant surprise. In the shower were snails and little frogs, which completely made this trip worth it for us. Overall, we loved our time here and would stay again. If you’re up for the adventure, i 100% recommend. If you like a more quiet, private sight or something with more amenities or closer to the beach, this is not for you.

Jason C.doesn't recommend

June 25, 2024

Site 5 - Beachin' ranch camping w/ horses

The people here are super nice. However, the spot leaves a lot to be desired. It's not so much as a camping site as a patch of grass next to a large horse paddock. The only bathroom is a porto-potty that is inside the horse enclosure. There is no specific water source, though there are hoses around. The sprinkler system started before dawn and woke us up. We were in the middle of enjoying a fire outside when a worker came and put a tall metal ring around the fire, explaining this was "necessary for the horses," making it impossible to see the fire. No one was there to greet us when we arrived and were given literally no information about anything whatsoever. Again, the people are very nice. We were booked for 5 nights but realized right away that the spot wouldn't work and we were refunded 4 nights without question, after leaving the next morning. If you love horses and you don't mind a lack of facilities, then this spot could be great for you. The guy that takes care of the horses is super nice as well. The horses are wonderful however it would be nice to have a separate area to camp in, away from the horses (who can be very loud at times), something with an actual bathroom that has it's own dedicated area.

Sean H.

June 13, 2024

Site 1 - Beachin' ranch camping w/ horses

The pictures are not accurate. This place is a working horse stable. Be prepared to sleep next to horse stalls if you’re in a tent. It’s a busy area and it was loud through the night. Host is very nice. If you’re into horses maybe check it out.

Alex T.doesn't recommend

March 23, 2024

Site 5 - Beachin' ranch camping w/ horses

Sleeping in horse stables

Sites 6-4 are small patches of grass in a dirt lot sitting directly against metal fence horse stables. Site 5 has porta potties sitting directly next to its picnic table, which were pumped at about 8:00-9:00am. Porta potties aside, the entire area had a pungent smell of sewage runoff due to its close proximity to the Tijuana River, and horse stables. I would not recommend this site to tent campers or rooftop tent campers, but sleeping in an RV might reduce the smell somewhat, and noise from the busy road sitting directly next to site 6. Although the owner was extremely friendly and allowed our 5-year old daughter to pet her horses, I would not stay here again and would not recommend it.

Fumiko S.recommends

March 10, 2024

Site 6

The owner was sweet and location is very nice. We enjoyed being nature so much. But restroom, shower and sink outside, it was not clean and we saw so many ants inside of restroom. The restroom smell was not good. If owner can take care of cleaning or invest for amenities, it would be wonderful!

Priscilla T.recommends

November 21, 2023

Site 5 - Beachin' ranch camping w/ horses

Camping near Tijuana Rver Reserve.

Love this location, generous grassy area, fire rings, porta-potty, portable shower with hot/cold water, wash basin next to both. The boarding managers are very friendly, made me feel like a family member. Lots of wildlife in the area, Bluejays, Harris hawks, owls, raccoons, crows. There are many, tall eucalyptus trees across the street from the camping spots, homes to lots of birds.

Location

San Diego, San Diego, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Kumeyaay/Kumiais First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking