Blue Jay Nest | Tree Tent Glamping, Laguna Campgro

Glamping & nature retreats with Alter Experiences. Sleep in the trees under the stars & rediscover the joys of pristine nature & the great outdoors. Blue Jay Nest is our glamping playground in the Cleveland National Forest, Laguna campground. This fun and cozy space features 4 bell tents, as well as our double bubble 2 story tree tent and trillium hammocks. Blue Jay nest is nestled among giant pine and conifer trees for a private setting. It's located right next to toilets/showers. The space Laguna Mountain is one of the highest peaks in San Diego at an elevation of over 6,000ft. It's part of the Cleveland National Forest network and one of the most bio-diverse habitats in all of Southern California. It features some of the tallest pine, conifer and oak trees in the region, as well as beautiful open space preserves as far as the eye can see. The area is extremely remote and secluded. Our glamping sites are located in the communal campgrounds of Laguna./El Prado campgrounds, right off Sunrise Highway. The closest town is Julian about 30 minutes away. It's about a 15 minute drive to Lake Cuyamaca. The drive along S1 Sunrise HWY is an experience in itself, with contrasting landscapes between our mountain forests and the Anza-Borrego desert. Your site comes with a combination of both tree tents, bell tents and hammocks. Bell tents are fully outfitted and spacious with therapeutic mattress and / or sofa bed (s). They are staged with the ultimate comfort and luxury in mind, featuring rugs, plush floor pillows, solar powered lights and propane heater. Our Tenstile tree tents are a lightweight treehouse that uses 3 anchor points to create a "living space" suspended between trees. Our Tentsiles are fun, safe & bring a whole new dimension to the camping experience. Our elevated tree tents offer a very unique nature immersive and outdoor experience. Your glamping site also comes with standard hotel amenities, private lounge area, outdoor kitchen space & outdoor fire-pit. Enjoy camping without the hassle! Facilities & Amenities: - Hot shower/bathroom available with either flush toilet. - Your tree tent comes complete with sleeping pad, sleeping bag & pillow. A floor lounge area is provided underneath your tree tent. Our tree tents can accommodate 2 or 3 people per unit. - Drinking water provided - Towels, soap and shampoo are provided - Hanging compartments & bins to keep things organized - Firepit is provided for your lounge & seats around the campfire (wood fires only permitted in designated fire pits) - First Aid Kit - Camp kitchen with cooking & serving utensils - 22' Blackstone Griddle, portable cooker, pots/pans, kettle, mugs, essential spices & oils, coffee, hot chocolate & sugar. All you really need to bring is your cooler & food to last for your trip. You also have the option to eat at nearby restaurants, including The Outpost. Please be aware that you'll be staying in a communal campground in the recreation area. Our sites are very private with your own area, kitchen, fire-pit and parking. Only bathroom facilities are shared with other campers. Alter Experiences operates multiple affiliate locations in the San Diego backcountry, as well as in collaboration with the Descanso Ranger District office of the Cleveland National Forest. Our glamping retreats are designed to offer the most comfortable outdoor experience possible, while providing all the camping equipment and amenities you will need. We take all that's fun about camping & combine it with modern comfort & state of the art equipment. It's an outdoor & nature immersive experience unlike any other. Look us up and join our glamping tribe for exclusive offers, give-aways and much more. Alter Experiences LLC operates under permit of USFS. This institution is an equal opportunity employer. Other things to note Alter Experience operates under permit of the Cleveland National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. - No loud music is allowed at the campsite - Fires only allowed in designated fire pits. Never leave open fire unattended. - Pets are allowed in the campground, but not in the tents. You must bring an enclosure for your pet. Pets must be on a leash at all times - Quiet hours from 9pm-8am