Tent Camping · Valley Center

Tent camping near San Diego, the way it should feel

Pitch your tent under sprawling live oaks, wake up to the ponds, and fall asleep to a quiet valley. Tent and tent-trailer sites from $40 a night.

Simple, shaded, and close to home

Our dedicated tent and RV camping area sits among native live oaks and sycamores. It’s close enough to San Diego for a spur-of-the-moment weekend, and far enough that the rest of the world drops away.

  • $40 per night or $250 per week (1 tent, 2 people, 1 vehicle)
  • Hot showers, restrooms and laundry
  • Swimming pool (10am–dusk), playgrounds and game room
  • Three scenic ponds to stroll and picnic beside
  • Nature & fitness trails
  • Free bundle of firewood at check-in (extra bundles $5)
  • Campfires in approved fire-safe containers only
Oak-shaded tent and picnic sites at Lilac Oaks

Tent camping FAQ

Do you have tent camping?

Yes. Tent sites are $40 per night or $250 per week for one tent, two people and one vehicle.

How do I make a reservation?

For nightly and weekly RV or tent camping, call us at (760) 979-8869, email info@lilacoakscampground.com, or send a request through our reservation form, and we’ll confirm your site and total. A $3.50 reservation fee applies per booking. Long-term and monthly living spaces aren’t reserved online — call us to ask about availability, and we’ll walk you through an application in AppFolio.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 2:00 pm and check-out is at 12 noon. Late check-out until 7 pm is $35 when available. Quiet hours are 9 pm to 8 am.

Do you provide firewood?

Yes. Every camper gets a free bundle of firewood at check-in, and extra bundles are just $5. Fires are allowed only in approved fire-safe containers.

Can you host groups?

Yes. We have meeting facilities for groups of up to 50 and an outdoor amphitheater. Call us to plan your group stay.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, up to two pets per site ($2 per pet per night). Pets must be leashed and attended at all times and aren’t allowed in the pool, laundry, restrooms, group area or ponds. Aggressive breeds aren’t permitted, so please check with the manager before you arrive.

Your oak-shaded escape is waiting.

Daily and weekly RV & tent sites in Valley Center. Call or send a request and we’ll confirm your site. For a long-term space, call to ask about availability — those stays aren’t reserved online.

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