Camp under the oaks.
Stay a night, a week, or a lifetime.
RV and tent camping on 55+ acres of native live oaks and sycamores, with three ponds, a pool, and views toward Palomar Mountain, just five miles from Escondido.
The rest of the world drops away.
Lilac Oaks sits just north of Valley Center, surrounded by rolling hills, seasonal streambeds lined with native live oak and sycamore trees, and the panorama of Rodriguez Peak and the Palomar Mountain range. It’s avocado, citrus and flower country, with a mild climate year-round.
Pull in your motorhome, travel trailer or pickup camper, or pitch a tent under the oaks. Cast a line at the ponds, cool off in the pool, and let the kids loose on the playground, basketball court and game room. Escondido’s shopping and services are about five miles away.
RV park, tent campground, and long-term spaces
Rates are listed openly, with no surprise resort fees.
RV Sites
Water & electric sites for motorhomes, travel trailers and pickup campers. Dump station on site. Weekly rates available.
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Tent Camping
Tent and tent-trailer sites with picnic tables, hot showers and restrooms nearby.
Tent camping →
Long-Term RV & Park Model Homes
Full hook-up monthly RV spaces, plus custom Fleetwood, Silvercrest and Cavco park model homes typically $105,000–$140,000 all-in. Space rent typically $1,000–$1,400/mo plus utilities.
Long-term stays →Plenty to keep campers of all ages busy for days
RV hook-ups
Water & electric sites, plus full hook-ups for long-term stays.
Tent sites
Room for tents and tent trailers under the oaks.
3 scenic ponds
Quiet water views, picnic spots and morning walks along the banks.
Swimming pool
Open 10am to dusk for registered guests.
Hot showers & restrooms
Bathhouse with hot showers.
Laundry
On-site laundry for longer stays.
Outdoor amphitheater
For group activities and gatherings.
Meeting space
Facilities for groups of up to 50.
Game room & courts
Arcade, basketball court, horseshoes and playgrounds.
Nature & fitness trails
Walk the creekbeds, oaks and sycamores.
55+ acres of shade
Native live oaks, sycamores and hill views.
Free firewood
Every camper gets a free bundle of firewood at check-in. Extra bundles are just $5.
Dump station
Weekly RV campers get one free wastewater dump per week. Extra dumps and all other guests are $20.
Firelight, oak canopy, and a sky full of stars.
When the day cools off, the oaks glow gold and the valley goes quiet. Grab the free bundle of firewood you get at check-in, light it in an approved fire-safe container, gather at the picnic table, and enjoy the stillness. Quiet hours run from 9pm to 8am, so everyone sleeps well.
- Free firewood bundle at check-in
- Extra bundles $5
- Fire-safe fire rings only
- Quiet hours 9pm–8am
- 5 mph in the park
- Pet friendly, on leash
Basecamp for Valley Center, Pala, and beyond
Spend the day exploring and come back to the shade. Nearby: Harrah’s Resort Southern California, Pala Raceway, Hellhole Canyon Preserve, Daley Ranch, Hidden Meadows, Pauma Valley, golf, horseback riding and mountain biking, with LEGOLAND and SeaWorld within driving distance.
Good to know before you go
Where is Lilac Oaks Campground?
We’re at 30821 Lilac Rd in Valley Center, CA 92082, just north of the Valley Center community in inland North County San Diego and about five miles from Escondido, with views toward Rodriguez Peak and the Palomar Mountain range.
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.
How much does RV camping cost?
Nightly RV sites are $50 (October–May) and $70 (June–September), for one rig, two people and one tow vehicle, with water and electric included and a two-night minimum. Weekly RV stays are $300 (Oct–May) and $400 (Jun–Sep). San Diego County charges an 8% tax on stays under 31 days.
Do you have tent camping?
Yes. Tent sites are $40 per night or $250 per week for one tent, two people and one vehicle.
Do you offer full hook-ups or monthly RV spaces?
Yes. Long-term monthly RV spaces with full hook-ups are $1,300 per month for up to four people, with utilities extra. These spaces aren’t reserved on the website or through the campground booking form — call (760) 979-8869 to ask about availability, then submit an application through AppFolio. Nightly and weekly sites have water and electric, and there’s an on-site dump station ($20 per dump, and one dump per week is included with weekly RV stays).
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.
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.
How much do custom park model homes cost?
Most custom homes — all-in, fully installed, taxes included, with air conditioning and move-in ready — typically cost between $105,000 and $140,000. No homes are listed for sale right now; we design custom Fleetwood, Silvercrest and Cavco homes at cost for future residents. Exact pricing depends on the floor plan and finishes.
What is space rent for a home site?
Long-term space rent typically runs $1,000 to $1,400 a month, plus utilities. The exact rent depends on the space. Monthly full hook-up RV spaces are $1,300 per month for up to four people, with utilities extra. To apply, call (760) 979-8869 first; we’ll send you an application through AppFolio. Long-term sites are not leased through the website.
How do I apply for a long-term space?
Call (760) 979-8869 to ask about availability. If a space is a fit, you’ll submit an application through AppFolio. Long-term and monthly sites are not reserved online, and they are not booked through the campground reservation form.
Request your site
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.