Agua Caliente County Park

Category: Campground in Julian, California

Address: 39555, 1849 Great Southern Overland Stage Route of, Julian, CA 92036, USA

Phone: +17607651188

Reviews

Rita Pearson

May 2, 2022

Beautiful campsite and hiking trails. The campsites are narrow, but include power and water access. The pool is awesome for hot days. We really enjoyed our stay!

Best Friends RVing-Sailing

Mar 24, 2022

One of the best hikes is up through the mountain 1.6 MI and then time in one of the three heated pools. A great place with complete hookup. And you just have to go around the corner to get cell phone access if you need to be connected.

Lynn Aldridge

Mar 13, 2022

I didn't stay here, but I drove through the campground and got water. It's a little spendy for my taste at $24 per night for half hookups (water+power), but the campground is pretty and pleasant. There are flush toilets and an RV dump station. There's a small pool but I believe it costs extra to use the pool. Day use of the picnic area right outside the campground entrance is $3. The sites are close together but not RV-parking-lot close. There are large shrubs throughout the campground...it's actually very lush considering it's in the desert. I saw many mid-size trailers and tent trailers. It looks like a nice place to take the kids, and it's right in the middle of Anza-Borrego desert state park with many hiking trails and some areas of historic interest. The road in is paved and navigable by any vehicle. It isn't my cup of tea -- I'm a boondocker -- but if I were looking for a nice campground with amenities I would definitely stay here.

Maple Brown

Mar 3, 2022

This was one of the best finds to stumble across in the middle of the desert. We loved the guy at the general store at the beginning of road into the springs/camp grounds. He had lots of knowledge of the land and its history. Lots of cool crystals and books on the wild west and gem hunting along with supplies at his store. The springs are chlorinated unfortunately but still super relaxing and clean. This was a great spot to camp for the night. Had a camp table, firepit and clean bathrooms close.

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Questions & Answers

Is Agua Caliente open now?

Elvira O | Aug 26, 2019
Joniene Swick | Aug 26, 2019

Yes. It opened a few weeks ago. Call to make sure the pool levels are okay though. They had to close them down due to it not being safe when we were there and we saw people having sex in the hot pool.

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Is the swimming pool open?

Elvira O | Aug 25, 2021
Isaac DF | Jan 27, 2022

Yes.

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Is sundays open?

Elvira O | Aug 26, 2018
Gyan Penrose-Kafka | Aug 26, 2018

Yes but hours are limited. Look on the website for accurate info

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Do we have to stay over night ? Because we only want to come early in the morning & leave in the evening for one day visit

LINH NGUYEN-HA | Feb 26, 2022
Jessie Russell | Feb 26, 2022

Pool use is $3 per person. That allows for use of the park grounds until 5pm. To stay later you must have a reservation\be camping overnight.

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is the pool open in February 2022

Scott Wood | Feb 26, 2022
Brett Stalbaum | Feb 26, 2022

I was sitting in it all week.

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Are all the pools open? Do we have to wear masks while in pool?

melanie lucero | Dec 28, 2021
Isaac DF | Jan 27, 2022

Per CDC, masks are required in buildings. Masks not required in spa pool.

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Ride quads near or on the area?

richie acosta | Dec 28, 2021
Brett Stalbaum | Dec 28, 2021

Define near? Not at Auga Caliente or really very close. This county park is surrounded mostly by the ABDSP and other protected areas. (It is also complicated, lots of BLM and Forest Service in the region, all up and down S2, but much of that has special environmental protection...) Superstition is about 45 minutes away, and like an hour for Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. I saw a family get kicked out because their kids wouldn't stop starting theirs. (They wanted to burn pallets too, they were gone on the second warning.) It is an expensive ticket in the ABDSP and they may make you remediate ($$$) any ground that is destroyed. Probably better just to go to Ocotillo Wells.

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Is the indoor pool open to the public now?

George Sarabia | Oct 29, 2021
James Johnson | Oct 29, 2021

Yes, it can get crowded though

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I haven't been in decades. Do you pay by car or how does entry work?

Jessica | Oct 29, 2021
Ben Schwarz | Oct 29, 2021

Yes, you pay. We came in for the day and we paid for the parking and the number of people that came in. I think it was $3 per car and per person, but I might be off on those numbers. Bring some cash.

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Is there a place for BBQ? I'm not camping overnight but just wanted to spend some time with family for spa and bbq for lunch.

Kathy Lee | Oct 29, 2021
Kim Cochran | Oct 29, 2021

There are picnic areas in the park

Is there a sink for washing dishes? Are bathrooms and showers open?

S V | Aug 25, 2021
Justin “pfm247” Bishop | Aug 25, 2021

Yes and yes. The showers are coin operated. Also each site has a water faucet.

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Are there showers and flushing toilets for tent camping?

Anne Peterson | Aug 25, 2020
Melanie Tylke | Aug 25, 2021

Yes, there are multiple restrooms (flush) and two different shower stations at the campground. I believe the showers are coin operated.

Today is March 18,2020, is the park still open?

Maria Ofelia Coria | Aug 25, 2020
Kurt Steinmann | Aug 25, 2020

Park is open. Rainy wet cold

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Where do I look up to find information about weather? Agua Caliente, CA does not show as a valid city.

Nicole Campbell | Aug 25, 2020
Isaac DF | Jan 27, 2022

Julian is up the mountain. Look at Canebrake Canyon on National Weather Service for more accurate read. Shelter Valley might give you one.

I have camped here many times and love the tranquility. I'm wondering if anyone knows the original location of the hot springs. I understand it is in the mountain behind the ranger quarters. Can someone confirm for me? Thank you

Beverly Bingham | Aug 25, 2020
Robert Y | Aug 25, 2020

It's about 100-150 feet up the hill from the current pool. There are pipes from the hot spring running into a large tank that feeds the pool.

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Any thing fun around.?

Quyen Hong | Aug 26, 2019
Robert Y | Aug 26, 2019

Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves are a blast. Bring water and a flashlight. Don't go if possable rain in the forecast. Lots of hiking and off roading. Hot spring for adults only.

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Are dogs allowed?

Raquel Crisler | Aug 26, 2019
Mariela Rodriguez Deliatisky | Aug 26, 2019

Yes, they need to be on a leash

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Is aqua caliente park open year round?

Antonio Unson | Aug 26, 2018
Paul Kell DC | Aug 26, 2018

No! Memorial to Labor Day CLOSED and No Internet.

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Can anyone tell me if the pools and which ones are chlorinated? My babies cannot use chlorinated pools because she’s allergic to the chlorine.

Justeen Pedersen | Aug 26, 2018
Marie Marquez-King | Aug 26, 2018

I don't know if they are chlorinated but I think they are. You might want to call the ranger's office and ask them.

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IS THEREINTERNET IN CAMPGROUNDS ?

Mary Ann | Aug 26, 2018
Carson Scott | Aug 26, 2018

Nope. Also no cell service. Completely cut off

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How much is for a camping spot? How much is parking?

Daniel Sigala | Aug 26, 2018
Sally Schoenle | Aug 26, 2018

Day use picnic parking is $3-5

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How much do we have to pay for camping?

Daniel Sigala | Aug 26, 2018
gary hradek | Aug 26, 2018

As little as 20$ per night

What are the hours for the indoor pool and spa?

Your Own Personal Jesus | Aug 26, 2018
Gyan Penrose-Kafka | Aug 26, 2018

It's on the website. Pool closes between 5 and 6 on the weekends

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motels in the area?

deborah deyoung | Aug 26, 2018
Augie R | Aug 26, 2018

Nothing for miles. Idea of this park is to be one with nature

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What are the dimensions of the cabins? Do they all have kitchens? Are there two bedrooms or one?

L. Urk | Aug 26, 2018
Augie R | Aug 26, 2018

Single room, about 400 sqf, has toilet and sink for washing dishes,. No cooking inside.

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