Great place for a cheap price - think of it was "all inclusive camping" to take away all the stress of packing. Prior to arriving at the site, shantel always kept in contact w us/ making sure off our arrival so she can have the place cleaned and ready. Upon reaching the site- shantel came within 30m to greet us and update me what's to expect. The site was spotless and ready to be occupied. I have no complaints and hope to continue to pass good referral to everyone I encounter. I do have suggestions for the rookies campers if shantel can provide for them 1) bug/mosquito lamp to help zap the night flyers 2) pointers and instructions on how to make a bond fire 3) some rope ladders for the side tree tent so kids can climb up 4) some simple hammocks beside the center ones Overall, can beat this place for the price we paid Thanks Troy read more

Such a beautiful experience! Went up early May to celebrate my daughter's birthday. HUGE, beautiful, clean campsite. Alter Experiences provides everything you need minus your food and drink. We will come back again and again! read more

The site (Fox Den) was everything promised. It really took the hassle out of camping and left more energy for hiking and having fun. Shantel is a great host. read more

We just had the most amazing experience at the Blue Jay Nest. Our host, Shantel, was so thorough with the information we needed to prepare for our trip. She was quick to respond to any questions. The site and bell tents were gorgeous and comfortable and Shantel provided more than expected amenities where you literally only need food and ice (and your old clothes of course ) The bathrooms and showers were clean and accessible. The tree tent was such a neat experience for an overnight sleep and felt safe and secure even on a windy night. Shantel greeted us upon arrival to give a thorough tour of anything we needed to know and you could feel her passion for making sure her guests had the best experience at their site. Hiking trails were in walking distance and a great adventure for our family. Highly recommend Alter Experiences for a family outing, girls weekend or even a romantic getaway! read more

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great experience and nice place. But the bedding wasn't clean, I am not sure if they clean the sheets, pillow cases sleeping bags after each guest. read more

First time Glamping and we had a ball. Shantel was awesome! She was so helpful and the campsite was great. They provide everything you need. Literally bring food, games, clothes, flashlight a few lanterns and your set. Unfortunately our trip was during the "no campfire or propane" restriction but we still made the most of it. The beds are comfy and we were plenty warm. The tents were bug and critter free. I would highly recommend alter experiences if you like to camp but don't want to pitch a tent and set up all the gear. I'm not a camping person and I would do this again, especially when the days and nights are a little cooler and the campfires are allowed. read more

There is glamping and there is glamping! Alter experiences is one of my favs. They have thought of EVERYTHING from the kitchen spices you would need to the hand towels. The bed in the canvas tent was so comfortable. The kids loved the tree tents. The area is so beautiful. The hiking, horseback riding and so many stars at night! We are camping people but sometimes it's just nice to roll up with just your food and drinks and just enjoy making memories. Thanks for a great opp to make memories especially during Covid! read more

Alter Experiences is a wonderful way to get away in the local Mountains of San Diego! What makes this particularly unique and memorable are the owners Shantal and Rami! They go above and beyond to make every guest feel welcomed and special. They provide absolutely everything thing you need for a comfortable, relaxing, pampered vacation. Sleeping outdoors, stargazing, relaxing, hiking and so much more are all reasons to make your reservation today with Alter Experiences! You will have lasting memories! read more

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What a great way to camp outdoors! We set this up as a bachelorette/bachelor party and we absolutely loved it. Alter does an amazing job of setting everything up for you and for providing you with things you wouldn't even anticipate. They make it easy by providing cozy tents, plenty of water, comfortable tree tents, a fire pit, comfy hammocks and more. I couldn't recommend Alter Experiences more for your next get away experience. read more

Great experience, especially for first time campers. We went with our five- and four-year-old daughters who LOVED climbing into the tree tents. They truly thought of everything from the amenities in the kitchen to the tents. Couldn't have asked for a better first glamping trip! read more

Our group has a lovely time at the Mount Laguna Deer Peak location. Shantel was very responsive to any questions we had. Totally enjoyed our stay...highly recommend read more

Our family had an excellent time in Mt Laguna with Alter experiences. The bell tents were super comfortable and the kids loved sleeping in the tree tent. The outdoor kitchen was well stocked with all we needed to cook and make coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. They provided plenty of games and activities for the kids to do when they weren't exploring the trails or surrounding areas. We will definitely stay with Alter experiences on our next glamping trip. read more

We came here with a group of about 20 people spread over three campsites and we all had a great time! Shantel is so hospitable and set up the campsite so well! They thought of so many details that makes the experience so convenient and enjoyable. Overall it was a great experience and I would highly recommend! read more

We had an amazing time glamping for the first time at Blue Jay site. Shantel is a wonderful host and made sure we had everything we need. The only things to be aware of is that no one in our party felt comfortable sleeping in the tree tent all night but there was plenty of room to set up a small tent on the site. Also, there is a campsite pretty close so you may have some neighbors but it didn't bother us too much since there is so much space at blue jay to spread out. The bathrooms and showers were very clean and close by. We had 6 adults and 6 teenagers with us and everyone had so much fun. Shantel was available via text the entire time and kept us supplied with propane and sleeping bags. We would definitely come back in the future! read more

My family and I really enjoy Glamping at Alterexperience especially in my home town SD. Shanti made glamping experience so much easier when you have children. The Bell tent was fully furnished. They had a separate tent set for the kitchen area, fire pit area, tree tent and hammock everything you usually pack when you go camping all your essential was there. All I had to bring was food and clothing. Shanti hospitality was amazing. My family and I will definitely come back to Alterexperience.Thank you Shanti!! read more

We enjoyed our time at The Lions Den. The set-up was fun. Our kids loved the slack line. The host was amazing also.

Glamping with Alter Experiences was amazing! It was my boyfriend's first time camping and I'm so glad that we chose Alter Experiences for his first camping experience. We stayed in their Deer Peak site and literally everything was provided for you and Shantel was so hospitable. We initially planned on getting there around 3:30pm but because of L.A. traffic, we didn't arrive until closer to 7pm. When I texted Shantel, she was super understanding and arrived there within 15 minutes. She gave us a tour of the campsite and explained everything that we needed to know. She also gave some great recommendations for an easy hiking trail and places to try in Julian! Whenever we needed something, like more water or a knife to borrow, she was a quick text away. The accommodations were incredibly comfortable and the campsite was immaculate. My friends were raving about the tentsile tent and our dog enjoyed himself being one with nature. Couldn't have asked for a better glamping company to work with! We will definitely be back to try their other campsites. read more

Was a fun time and everything was provided. Beautiful setup. Loved the tents in the trees!

This was AMAZING! The whole concept of glamping is new to us but it was great not to have to worry about us forgetting something. The scenery is amazing and the hosts are great! My kids were a little hesitant at first but at the end they didn't want to leave, and we will try to make this a yearly thing. The tree tents were a new experience to us but we loved them! read more

Alter Experiences - Campgrounds Near Me - Julian, California

My boyfriend booked the Eagle's Nest campsite and it was awesome and a wonderful stay. The camp host had everything you could possibly need at the camp site for a camping trip and always checked in on us to see if we needed anything else. The entire set up and the hospitality we received was great and much appreciated. Thanks to them they made it a fun weekend and I would definitely book this again! read more

Our Lions Den site was way more than we expected! It was beautifully set up and fully stocked. They literally provide everything needed and then some, such as a shower caddy and heaters for the tent. Shantel was super friendly, provided us with a tour, and was easily available when we had a few questions. She even went above and beyond to bring us a few treats as we were there celebrating my sons birthday. It's above and beyond customer service that should really be recognized and this place was it! read more

What an awesome experience! We had a group of 4 people a couple of weekends ago and we had a blast. Shanti and her husband are amazing hosts. Shanti kept in contact with me all weekend suggesting sites we should see and specific events going on in the town of Julian that day. I called her a few times before the camping trip to ask questions, she answered every time and was very patient with me. We live in San Diego, this camping trip was super convenient since we only had to bring our own food and clothes and nothing else!! Definitely our new campground to come back to :) read more

Alter Experiences - Campgrounds Near Me - Julian, California

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Booked the Eagle Nest site for my birthday weekend. It was amazing! I especially booked this site because of the amount of tree tents, it was a first experience for all of us and it was so fun! The tents were very comfortable to sleep in. We had 3 tree tents and one bell tent with two double beds. Plenty of space for everyone. Everything was provided, we only took our food and clothes and Shantel was very accommodating and encouraged us to call if we needed anything. I've always loved the beauty of Mount Laguna and this site did not disappoint. The kids a had blast bouncing from the hammock into the triple tree tent. We made beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. We will be using Alter Experiences again. read more

We had a fantastic time glamping in Mount Laguna Campground (Julian CA) - Shantel and her husband were Professional, kind and answered all of our questions regarding the campsite (Fox den) - We will definitely rent this campsite again - The bell tents were clean and fully equipped with everything we needed such as bed, linen, night stand, chairs, pillows and the kitchen had a 2 burner stove, pot, pan, silverware, spices, cups, plates, water, dish towel and etc etc etc - They even had heaters in the tents - Towels, wash clothes, soap, lotion, insect repellent were provided- The picnic tables had table cloths on them - There was a trampoline and several state of the art hammocks - All we needed to bring was our clothes and food - Thank you Alter Experience for a wonderful time read more

This was one of the coolest camping experiences I've ever had! When I first heard about these guys, I loved the concept, but thought glamping was overkill for me considering I've roughed it 1000 times before without an issue. I can't tell you how nice it was to get there and not have to set anything up! The location in Mount Laguna was spectacularly beautiful, the suspended tents and loungers were so unique, and the entire operation was top notch. Spent a few days decompressing and enjoying everything the area had to offer. Alter experiences provided EVERYTHING... tents, sleeping bags, a full kitchen with cookware, fire pit, lanterns, the list goes on! When it was time to leave, there was no tear down, we just got in our car and left :) Highly recommend these guys, we will definitely be back. Best part... its only an hour drive from San Diego!! read more

Just came back from a long weekend at Blue Jay Nest in the Mt. Laguna campground. What a great trip! This was our first time with Alter Experiences, and we couldn't be more pleased. The campsite was well thought out and had everything we needed. What a luxury to be able to park the car, unload food and clothes, and get straight to relaxing. Shantel came by to greet us shortly after we arrived and showed us around. She was able to spot a couple of items missing (extra propane and an item of kitchen equipment), which were promptly delivered to us within a half hour. We had a lovely time and will be using Alter Experiences again in the future! read more

Shantel is amazing host. This is our first glamping experience with five different families joining for our first group glamping trip. I had called Shantel many times for questions, direction and activities recommendation and she always answer the phone and address my question and concern right away. At the very last minute about one week prior the arrival date, we have to cancel one campsite due to Covid illness. Shantel was very understanding and cancel one of the camp site for us and did not charge us any deposit or penalty for the cancellation. Glamping experience was fun and they take care of everything. The picnic table was cover by beautiful table cloth. All the kitchen cooking equipment & Utensil were provided. Each Bell tent were nice and clean with extra blankets and bath towels stored inside your tent. We love everything about the experience. Will definitely book with them again. I look forward in the future hope they will have more locations. read more

10/10! Absolutely perfect weekend! We loved every second of our stay! Shanti was so helpful and communicative. The campsite was perfect - clean, great location, comfy and cozy! We can't wait to come back! read more

Absolutely recommend this amazing glamping experience!! This was even better than we expected / even better than the lovely website photos! The best part is that they have thought of and provided everything! Come with your clothes, food, ice if you want ice, and they provide the rest (from can openers, to hot chocolate). The bell tents set up beautifully with solar string lights at the entrance, a comfortable bed, extra blankets, and cute sitting areas inside, plus even a box of tissues! The tree tent was super fun and the kids rotated sleeping in it. Bring cash to purchase bundles of wood from the camp host on site ($7 per bundle) and a roll of quarters for your showers, and you are all set! We enjoyed beautiful hikes from our site, and had brought a tarp to lay out at night to look at the incredible display of stars. Shantel was responsive and checked in each day to ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this glamping experience!!! We stayed at Blue Jay Nest (which is likely named for the many jays, which are also your alarm clock, lol) and it was perfect!! The overall campground was also super well kept and clean and friendly camp rangers and camp hosts available around the property. DEFINITELY do this glamping!!! My kids are already asking when we can go back. THIS is the RELAXING way to camp, with no fuss, and all the enjoyment!! read more

My family (4) and another family (4) shared the Lion's Den. Each family had our own tent but we also had the tree tents for the kids which had sleeping beds inside. The site had everything we needed! You literally just need to bring your own clothes and food. They even provide towels, shampoo, conditioner! Plenty of things to do for the kids and we hiked the trails. Cooking food is easy and plenty of storage for dry goods. The tents are roomy and comfortable. There was a portable heater in the tent to keep us warm at night. I liked the solar lighting all over the camp during night time. Restrooms were nearby and kept clean all the time. The shower area were clean and the flushable toilets were in the same area. It also has outlets for using my hair dryer. We felt safe the entire time and the staff were great. Always just a text away and they respond quickly. We had an issue with the heater and I reached out to Shantel around 11pm and she still answered and helped us out! A great glamping experience and we will definitely do it again! read more