Caravan by the Lake: Retro Glamping in Santa Ysabel, CA

This caravan offers a complete glamping experience! Located on the top of a mountain with the backdrop of breathtaking views of a nature preserve and lake. Staying here has never looked this cool or been this easy! Simply drive-up, park your car, & immerse yourself in nature at the SDML. With a full kitchen, huge private patio space equipped with a BBQ, picnic table & bar height table. To set the nighttime vibe we have a fire pit and string lights.



We are located closest to the top of Hideout Mountain, the backdrop of breathtaking views of Lake Henshaw and the surrounding SD Mountain Range will leave you awe inspired. Staying in a little camper has never looked this cool or been this easy! Simply drive-up, park your car and immerse yourself in nature at the San Diego Mountain Lodge. With a full kitchen, huge private patio space equipped with a BBQ, picnic table & bar height table. To set the nighttime vibe we have a fire pit and string lights.



This is a pet-free stationary camper with a full-size bed. There is a bathroom with a flushing toilet inside the trailer and an outdoor shower with hot water just steps away. There is also a park-style charcoal BBQ and a fire pit. There is a 20 ft bar height table to hang out at and take in the spectacular views. Parking for any size vehicle.



We are a boutique retreat destination on 40 acres of unspoiled wilderness with an unbelievably cool, one-of-a-kind historic bar and grill called Josie’s Hideout Saloon. Open Friday-Sunday till 5, with live music every weekend, weather permitting.



Don't think that our backcountry locals are the only wildlife around here! This place is full of wild animals like deer, fox, raccoons, bats, ground squirrels and chipmunks. Keep a steady eye open for rattlesnakes, badgers and mountain lions, oh my! Make some noise so they know you're coming. Be not afraid, they're honestly more scared of us than we are of them! And once night falls, keep your ear's peeled for our local pack of coyotes while you star gaze under some of the darkest skies in San Diego County! We love to encourage our guests to unplug and unwind, but in case you want to Netflix and chill, we have all the modern comforts of home covered here too.



The fully stocked kitchen has all the essentials to cook a delicious home-cooked meal (once you go to the market first!) and a Keurig coffee machine for that morning cup o' joe. There is a shared outdoor fire pit to enjoy the incredible surrounding landscape, and offers the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine after a day of activities with friends and loved ones. Park it right there! Private parking spaces will accommodate any two large vehicles.



This is the ultimate getaway destination for a retreat, festival, reunion or just a romantic weekend with a loved one. Invite your friends and make it more the merrier! We are just 18 minutes from Julian and down the road from the Santa Ysabel Business District. We are also uniquely situated as a hub for popular biking, hiking, boating, fishing and motorcycle riding. Our spacious property is the perfect place to BBQ, entertain, play outdoor games or just relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Henshaw, Palomar Mountain & the spectacular valley below!



We are close to:

► 2 minutes to Lake Henshaw

► 10 minutes to Santa Ysabel

► 18 minutes to Downtown Julian

► 20 minutes to Vulcan Mountain Winery

► 12 minutes to Jeremy's on the Hill

► 30 minutes to Lake Cuyamaca

► 30 minutes to Granite Mountain Trail-head

► 41 minutes to Borrego Springs

► 75 minutes to downtown San Diego



You will have private access to the entire area in front of the caravan and guests can explore the rest of the property. The outdoor shower is shared with one other caravan glamp-site.



We are always a text away during your stay



The top attractions to visit in Santa Ysabel are:

Santa Ysabel Mission

Santa Ysabel Art Gallery

Himalaya Mine

Lake Henshaw Resort

Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures

Julian Pie Company

Help us conserve water while staying with us! Use only what you need! Conservation is the key!



We believe in "Leave No Trace" outdoor ethics. Let's pack out anything we pack in! Please take all your trash with you to the dumpster conveniently located on the right just before the exit.



Remember don't miss Josie's Hideout Saloon is only open Fri.-Sun. till around 5 depending on the season.



**We do NOT allow pets in the retro campers. We do have dog-friendly cabins for a small pet fee.



Thanks to Elon, we have Star Link wifi hotspots throughout the property!