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 non alcoholic 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 3PM, check out 11AM.
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 non existent 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.