Stagecoach Trails RV Park
Julian, California
115 RV Sites, 17 Cabins, 17 Tent Sites
Stagecoach Trails RV Park in Julian, California, offers 113 RV sites, 17 cabins, and 17 tent sites with dedicated equestrian back-in sites, horse paddocks, and horse pens — the premier horse-camping destination in San Diego County's backcountry. Sites carry 30 and 50-amp full hookups and take rigs up to 100 feet, with an outdoor pool and sports courts on site.
Sites run from 30-amp back-ins and pull-throughs to 50-amp pull-throughs and dedicated equestrian back-in sites, all carrying water, sewer, and electric and sized to 100 feet. Seventeen cabins and 17 tent sites round out the accommodations. Horse paddocks and horse pens handle overnight boarding — the infrastructure that makes this a genuine equestrian base rather than a campground that tolerates trailers. A general store covers basics and WiFi reaches the property. The name on the reservation must be present at check-in.
On-site recreation serves both the horse crowd and general campers. An outdoor pool anchors the warm months, with sports courts, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, and corn hole across the grounds, plus a playground, dog park, and community fire pit. Planned activities run through the season, and the mountain setting supports strong bird and wildlife watching. Pets are welcome.
Julian sits at 4,200 feet, an apple-orchard town with nineteenth-century gold rush roots. Trail riding runs into Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Cleveland National Forest, and the terrain drops east toward the Anza-Borrego Desert in one of the most dramatic ecological transitions on any Southwest trail system.
The four-season mountain climate keeps riding comfortable most of the year. Fall apple season and spring wildflowers are the busiest windows — reserve equestrian sites well ahead.
What does this place offer
- Basketball
- Bird/Wildlife Watching
- Community Fire Pit
- Corn Hole
- Dog Park
- General Store
- Horse Paddocks
- Horse Pens
- Horseshoes
- National Park Nearby
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Location
Stagecoach Trails RV Resort, 7878 Great Southern Overland Stage Route, Julian, CA 92036, USA
Things to know
Check-in: 12:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PMRules
While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dogs/do you charge for dogs?
Yes! You can bring your dogs to the campground. They must be leashed at all times. and no dogs are allowed in cabin units. We do have a fenced dog park available where you can let them run free if need be. We currently are not charging for dogs.
Do you sell alcohol and tobacco?
Currently, we do not sell any alcohol or tobacco in our general store. We do have a wide range of nonalcoholic drinks to choose from.
What time are RV/tent/cabin check-in times?
RV and tent check-in times are noon to noon and Cabin check-in times are 3 PM, check out 11 AM.
Early arrivals?
Please check in with the office before arriving early as your site/cabin may not be ready. We cannot always guarantee an early check-in.
Can I check into my campsite after hours?
Yes! Upon booking, you will receive everything you need to know including a map showing where your site is located.
Can I check into my cabin after hours?
Yes! An envelope with your last name will be put on the side of the store on our late arrivals board with directions. Please come down to the office the next day to complete the check-in process.
Can I check into a cabin on a Sunday or Monday?
No. We can do late arrivals on business days but cannot offer any services on Sunday or Monday when our store is closed.
Do you have cell service at the campground?
Unfortunately, there is extremely limited to nonexistent cell signal due to our remote location. We do offer Wi-fi for your convenience.
Do you rent horses out for guided trail rides?
No, we do not. You must bring your own horse.
Do you provide feed buckets, water buckets, hay, or anything else my horse might need for our camping trip?
You are responsible for providing everything your horse will need.
How far is the campground from the town of Julian?
We are 16 miles east of Julian right on the border of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park.
What's the weather like at the campground?
Here is a URL to the current weather of Shelter Valley, close to where we are located:
https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ca/julian/KCAJULIA74
We are typically 10 degrees warmer than Julian and 10 degrees cooler than Borrego Springs.
Do you allow golf carts?
No, we do not allow golf carts or pit bikes(mini).
Do you allow campfires?
Yes, we do. Weather permitting (high winds No fires)
Not all campsites have fire rings you can bring your own.
Is there any place to go shooting nearby?
No. We do not allow firearms of any kind on the property. This includes BB guns. We border State Park property and shooting is not allowed.
Do you allow long-term rentals?
We cannot accommodate any long-term RVers. Our maximum stay is 28 days. To begin we will only accept payment for one week. We take great pride in the condition of our park and our returning guests. To ensure this we reserve the right to accept and/or reject any campers.
Can I stay long-term in a cabin?
The maximum time to rent a cabin is 7 days.
Cancellation Policy
MODERATE
If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience or resort fees). If the guest cancels within the 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund.