Viejas Casino

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.

Stayed here for 7 nights during the first week of March 2018. No security bothered us, though security could be seen patrolling the lot several times a day. There were other RVs here that had arrived before us, and were still here when we left, so I'm not sure what the policy is on length of stay. I think as long as you don't put out patio furniture, BBQ grill, awning, and just make it look like you are parked instead of camped, you are fine. The lot is not level, it slopes down to the northwest, but is manageable. We unhooked the trailer and often drove into El Cajon and San Diego. It seems pretty safe here. There are trash cans throughout the lot and staff comes by every few days to empty. Shuttle comes by every 15-30 minutes to take you into the casino. Everyone was running their generators, so its not an issue. There is a helicopter pad next to the lot, so it can get noisy then. Just be sure to sign up for a players club card and hit the slots, just in case security checks on you. Verizon coverage is strong here.

This was a nice quiet lot to park in for a few days. The lot is huge, RVs are suppose to park in the back lot where there are signs that say camping. We never bothered to check in at the casino or even go inside. It didn't seem to be a big deal, security drove by and gave a wave. There are no amenities here except for trash cans and the lot itself is not totally flat, but its not to bad.

It was a pretty area in the mountains with decent views, cell service was good. There are some hikes within a few miles of here, and the Alpine Brewing Co was a fun spot to hang out and get a few beers.

We needed to do a few things in San Diego for a couple days, but didn't feel like packing into a park and paying SD prices. The casino did the trick. It's an easy shot into town and made a good basecamp.

The RV parking area is very large and the few RVs are very spread out. The biggest problem is the lot of not level at all. We drove to every area in the lot and they all slope. We ended up with our back tires in a crack to Get them a little lower and help us get level. The lot was very quiet except when the helicopter flew out one time.

We streamed video to watch and live to FB without issues on Verizon. It was 19 down and 11 up before we left. AT&T was 43 down and 8.6 up.

We needed an extra couple of days to accomplish everything. As directed when we signed in, we called the number given and had no problem. We did donate a little money to the tables. ;)

This casino was great for what we needed! It was quiet, safe and secure, and close to San Diego! Only 30 minutes away from San Diego and 45 from La Jolla. There is a strict 72 hour rule for any RV’er. We received 6 amps of solar which was perfect for what we needed. There isn’t a generator rule but everyone was very courteous about the noise. We had great cell service. About 5 minutes away is an open field (Wright’s Field) where we walked the dogs which was exactly what they needed for exercise!

Definitely recommend for a place to explore San Diego!

I stayed in one of their huge parking lots while visiting the San Diego area. The RV lot area is a bit away from the casino and they do have a shuttle that comes by the RV area periodically, but I walked to the casino. The casino itself it really nice and fairly new and pretty big. I enjoyed walking through it. There is a nice looking restaurant where you can have breakfast in the casino. Across the street from the casino is a very nice and fancy outlet outdoor mall. I walked though it and really enjoyed my walk. I walked there before the stores opened and it was just really peaceful. They had speakers hiding in the bushes with nature sounds. There was an ice skating rink that was closed for summer time. I had a quiet nights sleep. It's a good place for a quick overnight stay. It's a bit off the freeway.

There is a Buffet but I didn't try it. It's a bit pricey ($29 weekdays, $40 weekends). It does look good though and will try it next time I am in the area.

We wanted to visit some friends in the San Diego area but didn't have a place to park. Our solution was to stop by this casino and meet our friends at a nearby National Park. We were surprised by how nice the casino was and ended up heading in for a drink later that evening.

We walked inside and I asked a security guard about RV parking. She radioed the on portal guard and he drove me back tot he RV where we filled out some forms.

This is a decent option if you have a tow car and you are looking for nice hiking trails close by.