William Heise County Park
Julian, CA
$5 day-use parking; camping $29–$75
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.7(807 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Mostly a campground with trails attached. Bring quarters for the showers and cash for firewood. Bathrooms are clean and heated. Site quality varies a lot: reviewers found some loops cramped and unlevel, and one described the tent area as muddy with too few toilets for the number of sites.
At 4,200 feet in a shady forest of pines and oaks, this county park has around 11 miles of family-friendly trails plus campsites and cabins if you want to stay the night. The three short loop trails are almost fully shaded and perfect for little legs, with a small $5 day-use parking fee.
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What visitors say
- Vita & Vox★★★★★
Very nice trail if you want to get away from the city and enjoy nature. There is a lot of trail variety, so you can pick and choose different routes depending on what you’re looking for. We saw a lot of berries along the way, which was a nice surprise. The trail was not very crowded, although our group was fairly large. We hiked about 4 miles total. Most of the hike was easy, but there were also some steeper sections that provided a bit of a challenge. Overall, it’s a great trail with a good mix of terrain and a peaceful atmosphere.
3 months ago
- Ben Cather★★★★★
Nicely maintained campground. The bathrooms were clean and heated. A couple of must knows before visiting: 1. Quarters are required for showers. 2. Cash is required for firewood ($8 a bundle) 3. RV spots have a nice 100 amp setup and water source.
7 months ago
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