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BaseCamp at Palomar

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· Pauma Valley, San Diego, California

26 acres hosted by Jenniffer O.

3 lodging sites · 3 RV/tent sites

Full RV hookups

Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Experience excellence at BASE CAMP PALOMAR Campground. Whether you seek a cozy campsite or desire to rent our cabins, retro airstreams, or glamping tents, we have precisely what you're looking for. Our amenities include a newly retrofitted game room, a playground for the little ones, a WIFI Hot Spot, and well-stocked vending machines for ice and firewood. Choose to relax in one of our rental cabins, enjoy a spacious RV site, or pitch your tent amidst our oak groves. Our campground offers a fantastic opportunity to view the Milky Way or keep an eye out for UFOs. In fact, our location is world-famous for being the site of the first documented UFO encounter.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

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29 ratings · 19 reviews

Lauryn T.recommends

January 5, 2025

Airstream At Basecamp

It was really quiet and peaceful. Airstream was really cool and we had a great time. My dog was enjoying the outside and we went up to Julian for the day. We are totally coming back to try the retro tv!

Des D.recommends

December 26, 2024

Airstream At Basecamp

Amazing Experience

Jennifer was great and her brother Steven—also extremely helpful and welcoming with my Holiday stay! The airstream is great and has everything you could ask for (water spigot, a heater, power outlets all throughout, portable stove top, microwave, utensils, plates and a mini fridge w/ freezer. Also, the community had a nice little Christmas feast and met some of the loveliest of folks while there. Facilities were all clean and very well kept. Will definitely be coming back!

Brian C.recommends

December 22, 2024

Airstream At Basecamp

Weekend Camp

From the booking to checking in the entire process was super easy. The RV was super nice. It had a fridge, microwave and a coffee maker. I brought my own gas stove for cooking. The campsite was clean and quiet. I’ll definitely come back and camp here again!

P A.recommends

December 17, 2024

Retro RV

Jennifer’s retro RV campground near Palomar Mountain’s base camp is a charming blend of nostalgia and nature. The site features vintage, restored RVs from the '60s and '70s, complete with cozy interiors, retro decor, and modern amenities like heating, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The location offers stunning views of surrounding valleys and peaks, perfect for hiking, stargazing, and exploring Palomar Mountain State Park and the nearby Palomar Observatory. The campground is small, quiet, and friendly, with BBQs, fire pits, and a well-maintained bathrooms. It’s a peaceful spot for both solitude and socializing. With nearby attractions like Julian’s apple pies and antique shops, this retro RV site is a must-visit for those seeking a relaxing, unique camping experience with a touch of old-school charm.

Rachel G.

December 17, 2024

Retro RV

This camp ground is very pretty and the retro camper is cute but the cleanliness of the camper could be improved. Our sheets looked as tho there were drool stains on them. The shower had a large hair ball. The people who run the place are nice and it seems as tho they are making improvements. I would visit again, especially in my own tent. It's beautiful here.

Dustin S.recommends

November 3, 2024

Sunset under the Oaks 13

Jennifer’s great. It was just what we needed for the night.

Location

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