Descanso, California
King Creek Campground
About King Creek Campground
Currently we don’t have any creek and pond water on the land. Mild seasonal temperature swings, fresh air, clear evening skies for star gazing, the property is in a valley surrounded by the Cleveland National Forest and it was formally used as a 1950's Boys Scouts of America campsite. Our Mom purchased the family property over 40 years ago, and my siblings and I grew-up with weekend trips exploring and camping on the property. With love and respect that all that Mother Nature designs be left wild and free, the more than 100 acres is dispersed with groves of old oak trees, mountains are covered in chaparral and manzanita shrubbery, and seasonal waterfalls, streams, a lake with a dam, dirt roads, and hiking trails. Our family's wish is to share our little bit of heaven on earth property with others who will love it as we do. We are happy to share more about the history of the more than 100 acres when you come up to the property for your next camping adventure. Our property is located in Descanso, California. Descanso is located east of Alpine and west of Pine Valley. Descanso is a small census-designated place in the Cuyamaca Mountains, within the Mountain Empire area of southeastern San Diego County, California. Elevation: 3,573′ Zip code: 91916
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
Location
Descanso, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at King Creek Campground
Synthesized from 32 review mentions across 6 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“King Creek Campground offers a peaceful and secluded camping experience, perfect for those looking to disconnect from city life. Visitors appreciate the beautiful natural surroundi…”
13 mentions
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Host & Communication
“The hosts, Carlotta and Richard, are frequently praised for their welcoming and helpful nature. They provide useful resources like maps and water, and their dogs add a charming tou…”
9 mentions
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Cleanliness
“it’s safe and clean plenty of land to explore.”
3 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“the hosts’ dogs were friendly and made us feel safe”
3 mentions
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Bathroom
“The campsite offers basic yet clean facilities with a well-maintained pit toilet and a 5-gallon jug of water provided, though you might want to bring extra. The bathroom area is ap…”
2 mentions
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Accessibility
“The dirt road is pretty steep in parts, so you gotta know what you're doing.”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
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Rugged and remote location with lots of space to explore. The old dam is super cool. I spent two nights there and had fun adventures. Hosts are very cool with an interesting backstory. The dirt road is pretty steep in parts, so you gotta know what you're doing with a heavy vehicles.
Beautiful location and friendly host, we’d definitely stay here again! There were nice trails and it was so quiet and private. The drive on the dirt road to the campsites is a bit steep and uneven in places, which was fine for our SUVs, but we had friends with smaller cars (Prius, Mazda 3) who couldn’t comfortably make it due to their low clearance so we just shuttled them in our SUVs. We’d recommend making sure you bring a car with higher clearance.
The space was peaceful and secluded; exactly what I wanted from an escape from the modern world. Carlotta was very kind and helpful. There is so much land to explore that I will have to return to explore the rest.
I loved visiting Carlotta’s land! Such a thoughtful and attentive host with a BEAUTIFUL property that felt like home. Very grateful for the experience I had there and looking forward to my next stay already ᵕ̈
Great spot. Off the beaten path. Not too far from the city for a quick getaway. Will definitely be back to explore the property more. We really enjoyed our stay.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is King Creek Campground located?
King Creek Campground is located in Descanso, California.
What types of accommodations does King Creek Campground offer?
King Creek Campground offers Primitive site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
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