Jamul, California
Whiteside Mountain
About Whiteside Mountain
160 acres of wild and private land at the top of a mountain. Bouldering, exploring, outdoor cold water shower, well drinking water, and pergola! 45 minutes from downtown San Diego and beaches but a whole different world! A single camp spot on the top of a mountain surrounded by 160 acres of no one else! Requires 4WD/high clearance AWD road to camp spot. Plenty of shade at spot with picnic area that is covered. Drinking water, sink and outdoor cold water shower. Bouldering (climbing), fire pit (seasonal), covered deck, hiking and VIEWS! Plenty of room and separate camp spots- lock the gate and you will have no visitors or onlookers. Single outdoor flush toilet with sink. We provide a Propane stove - 2 burner, propane, toilet paper, dish soap and hand soap. No COTS. Guests love it here "This was finally checked off of my saved list—my partner and I rented a 4x4 to get up there since our 2WD car wouldn't have made it in one piece. It was only a short drive from downtown San Diego and was super easy to navigate. Once we arrived the experience was TRULY MAGICAL. We had such an awesome experience exploring the property, birdwatching, hiking and some light climbing. Don't forget to check out the cave! The facilities were beyond expectations and we had a seamless experience. Steve was super accommodating and was great at communicating—he even gave us a small tour of the property! The sunsets and sunrises here were something out of a dream, we wish we could wake up every morning here. We will definitely be coming back soon!"
Accommodations on the property
- RV site
- Tent platform
Location
Jamul, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Whiteside Mountain
Synthesized from 39 review mentions across 6 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“Whiteside Mountain offers a serene and private camping experience, nestled away from the hustle and bustle, yet still accessible from nearby cities. Campers appreciate the meticulo…”
15 mentions
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Host & Communication
“Steve, the host, consistently receives praise for his attentiveness and dedication to enhancing guest experiences. His communication is often described as responsive and helpful, c…”
8 mentions
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Amenities
“Steve has added so many fun features like the cave platform”
5 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“the platform and covered area for hanging out, food prep and views is perfect”
5 mentions
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Bathroom
“The campsite's bathroom is a standout feature, often highlighted for its unique view and convenience. Campers appreciate the blend of nature and comfort, with many noting the clean…”
4 mentions
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Accessibility
“the road up has definitely seen better days, at least 3 tricky spots”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
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This is my favorite hipcamp. We've stayed here 3 times in the last 5 years. This last time we brought our teenage children and they loved it and are already asking to go back. It's beautiful, peaceful, unique, fun, and adventurous. Just the right amount of everything!
The views were absolutely amazing, sunset and sunrise, waking up to being up in the clouds. It was my dogs first time camping and she had a blast roaming around and climbing up rocks. Steve was awesome!! Really thought of it all with the trails, the cave, toilet with a view, sink, propane, grill…it was amazing! Such a fun and peaceful trip and will definitely book again and highly recommend!!
This is one of the best camp sites I've been to for a long time. Love that we had 160acres of land all to ourselves. The platform and covered area for hanging out, food prep and views is perfect. Steve is a super host and extremely responsive even when in a totally different time zone 12 hours ahead. Steve has added so many fun features like the cave platform, the bunker, an awesome additional flat camping area with really fun table balancing on a rock. The scenery is truly spectacular. Would absolutely recommend this site and we will return for sure. I would highly recommend a 4x4 and not an…
Steve's land was an amazing location for my girlfriend, me, and our dog. The outdoor kitchen was super clean, and the camp stove worked perfectly for our cooked meals. The bathroom was also very clean, and I'd rank it #1 in terms of bathroom locations. There was a ton of space to explore, and our dog enjoyed being able to roam around the site. We brought a hammock to set up on the deck, and the breeze at the top of the mountain was perfect for it. Stars, sunsets, waking up above the clouds - the views were fantastic. There were lots of ants (we witnessed a colony migrating?), but we were prepa…
What a truly incredible place! I feel so grateful to Steve for making this spot available and for all the awesome work he's done making it feel so comfortable. While we visited during a heatwave it was actually cool and breezy from our perch on the covered platform. The kitchen was perfect for making even fairly elaborate camp-style meals. Whiteside Mountain is also the scene of a first for me - sleeping out completely under the stars with no tent! Truly magical. We were two women out there and we felt comfortable and secure the whole time. Steve was very communicative and helpful - 10/10 host…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Whiteside Mountain located?
Whiteside Mountain is located in Jamul, California.
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Whiteside Mountain offers RV site, Tent platform. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
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