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Santa Ysabel Dark Sky Retreat

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· Julian, San Diego, California
10 acres hosted by Jeff S.
1 tent site
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Disconnect at this quiet campsite (zero neighbors) that is located in a dark sky zone. Gaze at the Milky Way at night as you relax while listening to the sounds of nature. Come here to disconnect from city life and recharge while enjoying the smell of wild lilac and sage. Private mountain camp site at 3200 feet. Enough space to pitch 3 tents. Water tank on site for dish washing and showers. Small propane bbq for cooking.Park just passed the White Sage Camp Site where there is a “Private Parking” sign and Porta Potty, then walk back to the campsite where you’ll walk down the stairs to an area where you can pitch your tents. There's a 250 gallon water tank there for showers/washing dishes. There’s a small camping bbq. Please bring your own Coleman propane tank (little green ones) to power it. The Hideout Saloon is nearby and is great for burgers and cold beer. There is great hiking all around including hiking the private road this camp site is off of, hiking to Eagle Head rock (part of the Pacific Crest Trail), and hiking the Santa Ysabel East preserve. After these hikes you can grab some apple pie in downtown Santa Ysabel. Dudley’s bakery is also there and has excellent sandwiches, breads, and pastries. If you need any supplies, Dons Market has pretty much everything.
Activities
Biking
Hiking
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Mountainous
97%
52 ratings · 43 reviews
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Jillian D.recommends
August 14, 2024
Mountain Campsite
Secluded, equipped & Great views!
Great secluded campsite equipped with chairs, fire pit, stove and easy-up. Shaded areas and in the canyon. Parking and Porto-potty as well. Great for stargazing amd getting away into the wilderness <3
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Steven S.recommends
July 31, 2024
Mountain Campsite
Nice spot overrun with yellojackets
We were here a week ago and it was perfect, but for whatever reason, this time it was overrun with yellow jackets. Every time we cooked anything they swarmed around us. No stings, but I think it’s enough of them to be a problem. Probably necessary for Jeff to put up some wasp traps around the site to get it under control, especially as we go into late summer/early fall when yellow jackets get a lot more aggressive.
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Steven S.recommends
July 26, 2024
Mountain Campsite
Nice spot
Great place. Nice to have the chairs, table, water, and camping stove. Camping stove is a little weak and took a very long time to boil water, but other than that, lovely spot. Very private
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Luis O.recommends
July 21, 2024
Mountain Campsite
It was the perfect getaway needed to disconnect for a bit. Has all the minor conveniences.like a hammock stand, gas grill, egg chair, table, fire place and ez up. Nice breeze running through the area when I was there. The views were stunning and the sound of nature was exactly what I needed. Great place and will definitely be back with friends.
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Brita P.recommends
May 27, 2024
Mountain Campsite
We loved camping on Jeff's land so much. The extra amenities were so awesome like the hammocks, water and tables, etc. We saw the moon rise and enjoyed the star gazing so much. Thanks so much for having us!
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Ashley F.recommends
May 12, 2024
Mountain Campsite
10/10 Tent Camping Experience!
This campsite was amazing! Very clean and exactly as expected! My boyfriend and I did tent camping for one night and it was so relaxing, and the stargazing was awesome. 100% would come back! A little hard to get to sleep because of passing cars but still isolated!
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Julian, 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
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Hosted by Jeff S.

Joined in June 2022
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