Pauma Valley, California
Basecamp Palomar

About Basecamp Palomar
Experience excellence at BASECAMP 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 and Wifi. 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, Check out the George Adamski Foundation. This Campground was first opened in the early 1930"s as the Base Camp for the Contruction crew to build Route S6 "Road to the Stars" top of Palomar Mountain. The Road needed to be built wide and smooth in order to transport the Hale Telescope. The construction had to stop due to the start of WW2. Once WW2 had ended the work was completed 1948. The Base Camp first name was Palomar Gardens, Then Oak Knoll Camp and is now being rebranded back to its Original Name Basecamp Palomar. The property is rustic, a little dusty and very old school. If you're looking for a new type of camping with 5-star amenities we recommend Pala or Pechanga Resort RV Park Casino RV Park. We are just plain and simple. Note: the property has two sections one is for Kamping / RVing and the other is Seasonal / fulltime RVers
Accommodations on the property
- Airstream
- Cabin
- Primitive site
- RV site
- Safari tent
Location
Pauma Valley, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Basecamp Palomar
Synthesized from 53 review mentions across 6 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“This campsite provides a memorable and relaxing getaway experience, perfect for those looking to connect with nature without completely roughing it. Visitors appreciate the well-ma…”
15 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“perfectly equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay”
13 mentions
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Host & Communication
“The campsite host, Jennifer, is consistently praised for her warm hospitality and helpfulness. Campers appreciate her efforts to make their stay comfortable, from providing firewoo…”
9 mentions
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Cleanliness
“a pile of laundry inside the unit on the floor”
6 mentions
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Amenities
“pool and recreation room were also wonderful surprise features”
5 mentions
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Value for Price
“having firewood provided for the campfire was such a nice bonus”
5 mentions
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Recent reviews
We just spent 3 amazing nights at Stay Tiny with our friends for Thanksgiving. Our group rented both units. They are comfy, cozy, and the perfect fit for our families! The units had everything we needed, the camp ground was quiet and relaxing! Communications with the owners was fantastic, I can’t express how great our stay was! We hope to come back again in the future!!
This place is absolutely adorable – it might just be my favorite tiny house I’ve stayed in! Loved the lofted bed - it truly felt like living out that childhood dream of having your own secret fort, nestled high up in a cozy space. The tiny house was perfectly equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We had a great time cooking our meals in the well-stocked kitchen and relaxing in the peaceful vibe of the space. One fun surprise was the remote-controlled color lighting – you can easily set the ambiance with a range of colors, making it feel like a personalized …
Upon arrival we noticed a pile of laundry inside the unit on the floor. Also the larger upper bunk's sheets were not put on the bed but rather piled onto the mattress. There was some confusion about whether the sheets were clean or not, and it took a couple hours for the camp manager to arrive. By then it was already nighttime and I had already put the sheets on myself. There was also an issue with the barn door that covers the bathroom. It was completely off the tracks and stuffed into the side panel near the cabinetry. I lifted the door back onto the tracks and realized why somebody had take…
The camping experience was great for my family. The directions provided were clear.
We had such a great two-night stay! The space comfortably accommodated four of us and our dog, and we never once felt cramped. Everything was thoughtfully set up and very comfortable. The kitchen had basically everything we needed to cook meals easily, which made the stay even more relaxing. The bathroom was fantastic, and the beds were super comfortable — we all slept great both nights. The outdoor space was just as wonderful. There was plenty of room to hang out and unwind, and having firewood provided for the campfire was such a nice bonus. It really made the evenings special. Highly rec…
The tiny home was so cute, comfy, well equipped, clean and well maintained! ♥️ I loved all the indoors modernized decor. Everything in the tiny home has a purpose, I love it! Makes you want to take pictures of everything! Loved the board games! The outside was very nice too… the fireplace in the night time is so relaxing! Only thing I’d say is consider having neighbors next door very close by if you plan to have spend time outside in the night by the fire. Our neighbors were very nice, but above all! I loved my stay at the tiny house!
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Basecamp Palomar located?
Basecamp Palomar is located in Pauma Valley, California.
What types of accommodations does Basecamp Palomar offer?
Basecamp Palomar offers Airstream, Cabin, Primitive site, RV site, Safari tent. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
How is Basecamp Palomar rated?
Basecamp Palomar has a 4.45/5 rating from 33 reviews on aggregate. Ratings reflect aggregate sentiment from public review platforms; we don't moderate operator reviews.
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