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Magical Harrison Serenity Ranch

93%

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810 reviews

· Palomar Mountain, San Diego, California

67 acres hosted by Vicki M.

2 lodging sites · 18 RV/tent sites

Great for groups

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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This land has been a community gathering space for the Native's Ceremony and Healing Space for over a thousand years. Feast your eyes upon the Matates and traces of the people that once gathered here so long ago. Upon the mid 1800's we had a Settler named Nate Harrison find this to be the ideal space, and he set up homestead here, and lived an amazing full life. He was to become the first African American to aquire land here in San Diego County, and his homestead remains to this day; studied by archaeology students to this day. Sensitive habitat and magic lies within our gates, and we must approach the mountain as we would any sacred space; with RESPECT. We welcome you to enjoy Nate's land and inspire who you are deep inside your heart.

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93% Recommend1107 ratings · 810 reviews

Heather H.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent ·

Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch

I had a perfectly lovely weekend here! Communication with the host was easy and there were no surprises. Like some other reviews say, the road up is a bumpy one, so it's highly recommended to come in a vehicle that can handle it. There were a few options for tent camping and we chose one where we wouldn't have neighbors. That said, there are building structures around, so it doesn't exactly feel remote. But as a tradeoff, you get a pretty decent bathroom with lights and hot showers -- which would be especially nice if you are or are bringing inexperienced campers. I'm not much of a dog person, but the resident dog was super chill and didn't bark once, and the 3 roaming piggies were entertaing as they roamed about. The views were especially nice. The sites are quite large and include a fire pit and picnic table. Overall, a great little getaway, especially with not being able to find options for campsites open within the state park. 😊

Alex H.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Enjoyed our stay!

Tent ·

Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch

My dog and I came here for a last-minute day. I would definitely recommend! The property is conveniently located in the mountains and very clean and lots of amenities. We were only there for a short amount of time overnight and didn’t explore much but the host was able to show us around in short notice.

Jack H.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch

This place was great, secluded up in the mountains. It had great views and quite. Definitely a wonderful place to recharge yourself.

Chris C.

5 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Mountain retreat!

16 ft car ·

Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch

The view was amazing. Super peaceful and quiet. You might even get a visit from the resident potbelly pigs!

Farshad T.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch

Highly Highly recommended. That was amazing experience: beautiful camp, amazing landscape, helpful staff. DO NOT USE USE IPHONE MAP, THEY MIGHT SEND YOU TO DIFFERENT ADRESS - USE GOOGLE MAPS

Kevin N.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent ·

Camping at Harrison Serenity Ranch

Wonderful place. Amazing views. We were obsessed with their dog “Solo”!

Location

Palomar Mountain, San Diego, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Kumeyaay/Kumiais and Payómkawichum (Luiseño) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking