Viejas Casino

I came here to stay overnight on a Monday evening in their 90%-empty parking lot, but was told they no longer allow RVs, even tiny trailers, to stay overnight! They have closed their RV lot and you can’t stay in their regular parking lot either. This seems like a bad business decision to me, but somebody has decided this is the way it is. Fortunately, Golden Acorn Casino &Travel Center is another half hour or so east on Highway 8, so I went there instead.

It's always interesting how the reviews of places can be so wildly different!

We were looking for "lot 11" which is the lot where RV's are allowed to be. A security person drove up and asked if we were looking for Lot 11, and he volunteered to escort us there. I asked if there was any registration, he said nope, and enjoy your stay.

While getting setup, the shuttle came up and asked if we needed a ride to the casino. The security came through 4-5x while we were here, and the shuttle came hourly until midnight or so.

The parking lot is sloped as others have mentioned, BUT, if you park N/S along the parking lot closest to the casino, you can get mostly level as we did.

We stayed here as its a 40 min drive to the coast.

Like the other reviews say, no one comes to check on you. No security collecting payment or asking you to leave. Nada.

I stayed here in the RV parking lot, it was well lit and was a little run down for a parking lot. Cracked asphalt, loose gravel and fencing that’s falling apart. But I can’t complain, it’s free. There was one other camper spending the night, and we both had our generators on. Could barely hear reach other and privacy was not a concern.

Excellent location in Alpine with shopping, casino (obviously), gas station, food, water, bathroom all nearby. Julian and Lake Cuyamaca a short drive away, San Diego about 30-40 min away.

The parking lot is flat but has a steep grade. Level your rig side to side, then prepare to make use of your tongue jack. I used extra wheel chucks for peace of mind.

I only stayed one day, adhering to the 24 hour rule. But I don’t think any staff even noticed I was there, so I think I could have extended my stay if I wanted to. Excellent cell phone signal and 5G with AT&T.

We stayed here after coming from Borrego Springs and ended up staying 7 days well over the 3 day limit.

No security ever bothered us or said anything, we were waiting to go to Lake Jennings down the road to camp, but had to wait a week for a spot. They never bothered us and went to the Casino twice.

Our Verizon hotspot was getting de-prioritized, but AT&T and T-mobile had great service 5 bar (25+ mbs)

Great spot to stay and go to the Casino, but the park lot is at a steep grade, so make sure you either chalk your wheels in, our rear tires on our Class A where close to coming off the ground.

We arrived in the middle of a rainstorm and the security staff was helpful in letting us know we could park anywhere we wanted in Lot 11 and that we did not need to check in.

The lot is at a slant and we didn't unhook so we just dealt with not being level for one night. No water or hookups of any kind. Cell service was poor, but that was true in the entire city of Alpine.

We took the shuttle to the casino and it turns out that was the employee shuttle. They were so nice and gave us tips on where to eat and how to save money. We learned that, because Steve is a veteran, we were eligible for the Hero's Card, which was worth 30% off at all restaurants and bars and $5 worth of free games play. The food is all at a good price, especially with 30% off. There was a cover band playing the the lobby bar and that was free.

We would definitely stay here again.

We stayed 2 nights. two large parking lots to pick from there will be casino busses and a few semi’s. regular shuttle to casino front door and regular security patrols. we felt safe. and it was quieter than most overnight places. good food in the casino. hard to motorhome level as the entire lot has a slope. overall a good place to stop, rest and eat.

RV/Truck lot is the furthest East lot. Rules are posted at the entry. Only one semi in the lot and he left before dark. There is a helicopter pad next to the lot and it did make one flight during our 24 hours but the noise level was much less than expected.

Yes it’s just a fairly level parking lot, but the view is spectacular! We enjoyed a quiet night with 5 other rigs. Security was present frequently and the shuttle made regular rounds. Unfortunately I had a badly sprained ankle and couldn’t enjoy the casino. We will be back!

Side note: groceries at Albertsons we’re reasonable. Parking was possible even in a 40’ class A. Also available in that parking lot are McDonalds, Starbucks, and Wells Fargo.

For parking lot camping, Viejas Casino is a pretty good place! I chose a far parking lot, then went to check in at the security office. RVs are supposed to be in lot #11, but they let me stay where I was since it was a weeknight and lot #8 wasn't very full. I felt very safe at night, as the lot was well-lighted and security drove by fairly often. In the morning I woke to crisp, cool air (in mid-June!) and the sound of birds twittering in the trees that rimmed the parking lot. At one end, a beautiful green hill rose behind the trees. Shuttle buses made getting to the casino and shops easy, and all of the staff were friendly. And if you need more than birdsong to wake up fully, there is the "Roast" coffee house inside the casino--I can personally recommend the hot chocolate. There is also a small food court, and bowling alley, skate rink, and a fun zone full of video games, not to mention the sizeable outlet mall. I got my exercise before leaving (you are only allowed to camp for 24 hours) by walking all around the complex, but I may stay and play next time.

We set up shop here after a nice day in Del Mar. It is a bit of a drive but we couldn’t find an empty spot in town so we gave it a shot. We were not disappointed. It is Memorial Day weekend and I expected it to be hard to find a spot but the lot was nearly empty. The mountain surroundings are cool and quiet. The casino was crazy busy last night but it didn’t bother us at all out here. I almost cried when I found out the buffet was $50 per person. I was starving from a day at the beach but we settled for The Cafe which is reasonably priced but the food was nothing to write home about.

There is an RV sales show next week so the lot is filled with brand new RVs and I had to park with the semi trucks and busses. Security came by with a form I had to fill out and I was told I could only stay for 72 hours. The form states you can stay 72 hours and then must leave for 30 days.

It's hot up here in the mountains and feels weird. There is only 1 other RVer here right now.