Magical Harrison Serenity Ranch

Harrison Serenity Ranch sits on 67 acres at roughly 3,700 feet on Palomar Mountain, about an hour north of San Diego and bordered by Cleveland National Forest. The property runs off-grid on solar power but has Wi-Fi, and draws its water from an artesian well dating to 1892.

Seven distinct lodging options are spread across the ranch, ranging from canvas yurts and walled glamping tents with queen beds and linens, to minimalist tiny houses, a historic rustic cabin with mountain views, and a bunk house that sleeps up to ten. Nightly rates run from $68 for a small glamping tent up to $423 for the cabin, depending on the unit and season. Each structure has its own layout and character, so the experience shifts depending on whether the group wants a simple tent setup or a private cabin with more room to spread out.

For those bringing their own gear, HipCamp-listed sites allow tent camping, overlanding, or small trailers, each with a fire pit and some with a picnic table. Trailers and motorhomes over 30 feet aren't recommended given the terrain.

A yoga deck overlooks the valley, and on clear days the view stretches to the Pacific. The ranch is also tied to the Nate Harrison Serenity Ranch Foundation, a nonprofit working to preserve the site as a National Historic Landmark. Booking for the cabins, tents, and tiny houses runs through the ranch's own reservation system, while the camping and overlander sites are booked separately through HipCamp.