PCT Hiker accommodation and activities 2026.
The closest free place is the creek bed across the street at CalFire. Please use the bathrooms at the Community Center as there are none at the Fire Station. Please be cautious of rain flooding the creek.
2 options to stay at the LOS COYOTES RESERVATION on Hot Springs Mountain.
(1) At the organic farm and dispensary on the reservation www.puregreenog.com or 760.445.1041), there is a 2023 Jayco trailer for $99 per night:
2) A primitive campground with tent campsites and porta potties for $25 per campsite per night (up to 4 people)- no wifi or electricity: www.loscoyotestribe.org/ camping
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Birdsong Backcountry Retreat Glamping at its finest. Dog friendly. Property on Chihuahua Valley Road borders on BLM land and has a variety of housing (and varied rate) options, which are all artfully appointed. Two night minimum. Pick up and drop off can be coordinated. Contact Jackie at 616-901-0143 www.birdsongbackcountryretreat.com
Rumi House on Hwy 79 near the Summit Store. Free shuttle service in a 10 mile radius. Accommodations with breakfast from $80-85.00. Reservations: 310-991-3334 (preferred), 747-232-0451, 310-633-4145 Text or call. There is a 4 person RV with dinning table and kitchen and shower. And a Tiny Home option for 2 people. Bathroom with fridge and microwave. Three luxury rooms inside the main home. One is for 3 people and two rooms for couples with shower and laundry.
Hideout Mountain Lodge has 4 types of accommodations; cabin (12), adobe cabin, 2 vintage trailers, campsite and RV space.The can all be seen at www.hideoutmountainlodge.com The are behind Jose’ Hideout (restaurant and salon) on Highway 76, an 11 minute drive from the RC. Sometimes transit can be coordinated for a fee. Special rates for PCT hikers on event days. Please check through info@hideoutmountain.com or 1-619-359-0507 or 1-858-588-1671
Ranchita Country Cowboy Hideaway We have available two 3 bedroom /2 bath houses. Both have hot tubs and are totally private. We don’t provide fresh food, but provide all condiments, coffees, teas, oil etc. If the family members are meeting up with loved ones on the trail, we would suggest family members shop beforehand and bring all their fresh food. The prices are about $150-$350 approximately depending on the day. Www.luxuryhomesinsd.com or on air bnb, VRBO or booking.com. We have transportation if available on the specific dates.
Dodge Mountain Ranch in Sunshine Summit has two types of overnights: Tent camping with showers and washing machine for $20.00 per person or a 24’ RV that sleeps 4 for $100.00 per night. Call 1-760-803-3339
Vineyards in the area
Sierra Roble Vineyard is on Highway 79 in Sunshine Summit. RV camping is possible. Amazing view and great wines. Often there is live music. www.sierraroble.com/
La Serenissima has a grand and stately tasting room. Off Hwy 79 on a dirt road. Great wine. check out the Niki de Saint Phalle table!. vinotiso.com/
Hawk Watch would be a great place to stop on the way up to Birdsong Backcountry, or any place in Chihuahua Valley. Great wine and they ringing the bell at sunset, a charming tradition. Often there is music! hawkwatchwinery.com/
Emerald Creek is on Highway 79 and a long walk, but perhaps you are hiking sections and are heading out towards Temecula.. This is our largest winery with both indoor and outdoor seating. Bocci court and often has music on the weekends. emeraldcreekwinery.com/
If you are looking for a beer? Garage 79 has bottled local craft beer and some draft. A seriously hip vibe. Omar sometimes has food truck vendors. Open from Friday to Sunday. www.facebook.com/ theGarage79/ 760-689-2004
How about a view from the sky? Glider Airport, Sky Sailing. On Hwy 79 760-782-0404 7 days 9:00 to sunset www.skysailing.com/
Transportation
Heidi Redman: A Lyft driver or also personal rides for cash to Idyllwild, Julian, some airports (call for details) General rate is $2.00 per mile. Receipts through Square App. 1- 619-804-0110. Heidi is also a sourdough baker! You can order a loaf.
Frank is a medium range driver, going to Temecula, Julian, Idyllwild, Poway, El Cajon, Escondido and San Diego airport. He does not go to LAX or OC (SNA), San Bernadino nor the city of Riverside. He prefers cash upfront and you must show a valid photo ID. Up to 3 people can travel for the same price as one. No smoking in the car. His roof rack can hold cargo and bicycles. Contact him for pricing. He will text you a photo of his insured car. Text to 1-619-871-2472.
Mickey Long is a caregiver who can drive to Dr. appointments, pick up meds. She can also bring hikers places. For airports and places like Idyllwild, San Diego, Ramona, and Poway, there is a minimum charge of $125.00. For Temecula, the rate is $75.00 for a ride only. mickeylong428@gmail.com 619-655-8501.
Norm is sometimes on site and happy to drive hikers to the Post Office. Free.
