El Cajon, California
San Diego Canyon Creek
About San Diego Canyon Creek
Try out camping without having to rough-it! You can rent the Honeycomb Cabin! Or swing through for a safe place to spend the night in your van, or tent, while taking advantage of San Diego and all it has to offer! So much to be seen or done within 30 miles! You can plan a visit to the World Famous San Diego Zoo, Museums, Sea World, Birch Aquarium, Safari Park, Lego Land and more! San Diego county has wine tasting, breweries, theaters and eateries of all kinds. There are several beaches, mountain lakes, and even the deserts! You can skydive, or scuba dive, go deep sea fishing, or lake fishing, mountain biking, hiking, climbing, or walking the boardwalk! SAN DIEGO CANYON CREEK is a SMALL PATCH of WOODS, NEAR a ROAD, in a NEIGHBORHOOD. In the midst of the trees we have a great view of the stars at night. Harbison Canyon is surrounded by rocky peaks, with a CREEK! We have multiple species of song birds, owls, hawks, and other wildlife that live in this Riparian Habitat. There is a chorus of frogs throughout the spring nights, and crickets year round! It's a very short walk to the neighborhood park- equipped with several types of playground equipment and public creek access, or a five minute drive to a Crestridge Ecological Reserve containing multiple trails. We have three campsites and a cabin on about an acre of land. If you'd like to hang out on the property, we offer a table and chairs with each campsite to lounge in while enjoying the fresh air and nature. There are also a couple of hammocks available. In addition, our SHARED amenities include an outdoor kitchen that includes a sink with hot water, 2 mini fridges,(full at times, extra coolers available) coffee maker, a two burner stove, a griddle, a toaster oven, blender, tea kettle, and a few pans, plates, bowls, cups, and utensils. Also here to SHARE is a Propane fire pit and BBQ area. The bathroom now includes a flush toilet, sink and shower. We are continuously making improvements. Fun Fact: Harbison Canyon was named after John Stewart Harbison - aka the King of the Bee Keepers. He arrived with over one hundred colonies of bees in 1874 and within 7 years he became the world's largest honey producer! Today there are just a few bees in the area.
Accommodations on the property
- Cabin
- Primitive site
- RV site
Location
El Cajon, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at San Diego Canyon Creek
Synthesized from 44 review mentions across 6 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“Laura's camping site offers a peaceful escape with the soothing sounds of a nearby creek and the charm of nature. Visitors appreciate the amenities like a hot shower and a well-equ…”
13 mentions
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Host & Communication
“Guests frequently mention Laura, the host, as being warm, welcoming, and attentive, enhancing their stay with her personal touch. Many appreciated her helpful communication and loc…”
11 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“made everything so comfortable and convenient”
10 mentions
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Amenities
“the amenities were amazing—having access to a hot shower”
4 mentions
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Cleanliness
“The bathroom and kitchen was clean”
3 mentions
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Bathroom
“Campers have praised the site's bathroom facilities for their cleanliness and convenience, making it a comfortable option for those not used to roughing it. A hot shower and well-m…”
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Recent reviews
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I loved my experience camping here! Laura was so kind and helpful and took time to show me how to work the propane fire pit. I felt very safe and the instructions were easy to follow - would definitely recommend it!
It was a very nice and peaceful stay. Bathroom and shower were conveniently close. I would definitely return on my next trip to San Diego area
Cute little backyard campsite with 4 close-knit sites, each with its own hammock—perfect for stargazing. We stayed at the Hawk’s Nest, which sits above the rest with great sky views (though carrying gear up the steep climb was a mini workout). Shared shower and kitchen had everything we needed—coffee maker, kettle, burner, pans, even “community potatoes.” The driveway is steep, so not ideal for compact cars, but once in, it’s cozy with plenty of nature sounds—crickets, coyotes, roosters at dawn. Earplugs are a must! Summer nights in El Cajon stay hot until late, so plan for that. Best surpri…
Laura is an excellent host! The site was very well kept, the sounds of nature were relaxing. It’s a very charming cabin. It had every amenity needed, and went above my expectations. Laura was kind to also suggest a spot nearby (Sunrise Highway, Cuyamaca Lake Pub Restaurant, and Old Mining Town) nearby that we went to after departing the cabin and it was a lovely experience. I’m very happy to have stayed here. I really enjoyed cooking here, journaling, and the comfy bed.
Laura is absolutely amazing her campsite is absolutely beautiful she is the sweetest person ever she allowed my mom and aunt help set up and suprised me with my proposal I had no clue that was happening my amazing fiancé planned the whole thing and Laura was more than happy to let that happen on her property it was perfect. We definitely will be back again anytime we are in the San Diego area we will be camping there so peaceful and beautiful at night you can hear the creek water flowing the crickets it’s absolutely amazing all around 100/10
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Where is San Diego Canyon Creek located?
San Diego Canyon Creek is located in El Cajon, California.
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