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Rancho Esquandolas

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· Warner Springs, San Diego, California · 20 acres
Hosted by Todd H.
RV/tent site
· 6 guests max
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Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at all sites.
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Todd is a Star Host
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Located on the north side of Palomar Mountain between Temecula and Julian, the Rancho Esquandolas Vineyards is a serene 20-acre mountain retreat in the heart of Warner Springs wine country. We offer full RV hookups with electricity, water, and septic at the top of the vineyard. Relax and take in the amazing views, go wine tasting at the wineries next door, or hike the Pacific Crest Trail to nearby Eagle Rock. Enjoy the endless stars we get at night at 3200' elevation at the base of Mt. Palomar.Park your RV or camper at the top of the Vineyard next to the Quonset Hut and enjoy beautiful views of the vineyard and surrounding mountains. The main house is up the hill on the far side of the property, with plenty of privacy for you at your campsite. The seasonal pond is full of frogs and is large enough to paddle around on with a kayak when full. Guests must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure. Enjoy the local wildlife, as the property is teeming with rabbits, quail, coyotes, deer, turkeys, and even a resident bobcat. Just a few miles from the PCT where you can hike to Eagle Rock.
RV details
Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed
Pretty much any type of vehicle will work here. It looks tight, but we had a 40 foot 5th wheel backed in there until recently.
Vehicles under 40 feet allowed
Can choose to pull in or back in. If pull in will have to back out
Back-in site
Can choose to pull in or back in. If pull in will have to back out
Accommodates slideouts
Can choose to pull in or back in. If pull in will have to back out
Surface type: Loose Gravel
The site is level, but it has ravel on top of dirt and grass. May need some wood blocks to stabilize when you set up. They are sitting next to the hookup if you need them.
Surface levelness: Flat
The site is level, but it has ravel on top of dirt and grass. May need some wood blocks to stabilize when you set up. They are sitting next to the hookup if you need them.
Electrical hookup available
30 amps
Water hookup available
On-site hookup
Sewage hookup available
On-site hookup
Generators allowed
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
6 guests max
Pets allowed
Off leash
No campfires
High wildfire danger in the area at all times. No fires allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Potable water available
Spigot, hose
Bins available
Trash bin
Picnic table present
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
4WD recommended
Accessible by any vehicle, but it is a bumpy dirt road up to the hill
During your trip
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16 ratings · 13 reviews
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Cyndi H.
6 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
4 paws up for off-leash privacy!
20 ft travel trailer · With pets
We spent 3 nights at this vineyard and enjoyed the complete privacy with beautiful mountain/vineyard views. Todd was quick to respond to a couple of questions and his directions were easy to follow for finding the spacious RV spot with full hook-ups making the rural location very pleasant. ATT and Verizon cell service were both very good on the property. Our 2 dogs loved the off-leash paths and were really intrigued by vineyard "guard coyote"! We also enjoyed offsite hiking with our pups -- Pacific Crest Trail access just 15 mins away and we highly recommend William Heise County Park near Julian. We agree with other reviewer that water pressure was weak so we used RV water pump for showers to work-around. It would be nice to get some of the older junk removed around the RV site but this is common with owners having much to do maintaining large acreage so just appreciate that Todd shares his special place on Hipcamp.
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James W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
Quite and beautiful.
35 ft travel trailer · With kids
Nice, beautiful, and secluded. Had a fun time great for hikes and relaxing. Stars are amazing!
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Tina T.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2024
Not a great trip
7 ft campervan · With pets
When I arrived on the property, I contacted the host because I wasn't sure what direction I needed to go. It took over an hour before the host reached back out to me. While waiting for the host, I proceeded to drive on the property. I parked my van up one of the vineyard rows. When I got out of my vehicle, I noticed the grounds were extremely dry and overgrown with weeds. I let my dog out to roam, however, the ground was too rough and it was pretty hot. I put my dog back in the van. While I was trying to figure out how to set up, a bee flew in my van, unbeknownst to me. My dog stepped on the bee, which I didn't know. He then vegan to vomit profusely. I was on the property for less than 15 minutes before I left to take my dog to an emergency vet. I still didn't know what happened to my dog until I found the dead bee in my van the next day. I spent the night in a hotel and left the next morning. Unfortunately, I would not go back. This trip was memorable, but, in all the wrong ways.
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Melissa P.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent
We had one small car, three people, two dogs and two tents and not a single other person in sight, which was just what we wanted! The views are spectacular and very peaceful all around. There is a winery within walking distance.
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Tim .
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2024
San Diego County Wine Region
24 ft Class C · With pets
Our trip to Rancho Esquandolas was amazing. What an incredible place. The scenery was spectacular right in the heart of the San Diego County wine region. And, we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. It rained part of the time but it just added so much more to the scenery around us as the clouds flowed over the mountains. Our host Todd couldn’t have been any nicer and made sure we had what we needed. We cannot wait to go back time and time again.
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Tony F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2024
A great place to get away to thrive
24 ft Class C · With pets
This was exactly what we needed. A quiet remote, single campsite surrounded by nature. The view is stunning with great opportunities for photography or casual hiking among the vineyard. Todd is a great host, he made us feel welcome from the beginning. For our Thor Compass 23te it was the perfect size to settle in. I'm a writer so the environment was perfect for thinking, reading and writing. The place feels nostalgic and real. The way a working vineyard should feel. The rustic environment is perfect for people who love to get away from the maddening crowds.
Location
Warner Springs, San Diego, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cupeño and Payómkawichum (Luiseño) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Todd H.

Joined in December 2022
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