6/10 Okay
Tanya C.
25 Jun 2025
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Quiet camping with lots of big rocks
Tanya C.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
The Portal - Glamping with Splitrock Valley Views
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Reviews
6.0 out of 10
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2224 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Fallbrook, CA
- Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens14 min drive
- Pala Mesa Resort22 min drive
- Fallbrook Winery23 min drive
- Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Balcony
About this property
The Portal - Glamping with Splitrock Valley Views
The Portal at Splitrock Farm & Retreat
Tucked beside the iconic Split Rock and a seasonal creek, The Portal offers a peaceful, off-grid glamping escape in a spacious canvas wall tent with a cozy queen bed. Surrounded by the natural beauty of 101 scenic acres, guests enjoy sweeping views of the Pacific horizon, Big Bear, and access to miles of walking and biking trails - including the site’s own Splitrock 5K loop.
Just 3 miles away, the Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve offers even more outdoor adventure. As one of the last free-flowing wild rivers in Southern California, this state-managed trail system — voted the #1 trail in San Diego County — is home to golden beavers, native wildlife, and the southernmost population of steelhead trout.
Inside The Portal, you’ll find:
Queen-Sized Bed – Complete with soft linens and plush pillows for a restful night’s sleep
Loveseat & Blanket – A cozy place to relax, read, or take in the views
Full-Length Mirror – A thoughtful touch for getting ready
Rustic Wooden Coffee Station – Includes storage space and a French press for your morning ritual—just bring your own coffee and grounds
Solar Powered Lighting – Offers ambient lighting for evenings
Clothes Rack with Hangers – Keeps your things tidy
Shelf with Towels – Fresh towels provided for your stay
This glamping unit is off-grid and does not have standard electrical outlets. A solar-powered system provides ambient light; we recommend bringing portable chargers for any electronics. Guests may also charge their electronics in the communal area. Each of our glamping units have their own private firepits.
Step outside onto your private deck with a bistro table and chairs, perfect for enjoying a quiet sunrise or an evening under the stars.
At the Oak Grove Communal Area, guests have access to games, fire pits, and an outdoor kitchen space. The Camp Shop, located in the Oak Grove shipping container, is open on weekends and stocked with basics like firewood, snacks, and bug spray.
Whether you're hiking nearby trails, relaxing under the oaks, or exploring local gems like the Santa Rosa Plateau or Temecula’s wine country, Splitrock Farm & Retreat is a place to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with nature.
Tucked beside the iconic Split Rock and a seasonal creek, The Portal offers a peaceful, off-grid glamping escape in a spacious canvas wall tent with a cozy queen bed. Surrounded by the natural beauty of 101 scenic acres, guests enjoy sweeping views of the Pacific horizon, Big Bear, and access to miles of walking and biking trails - including the site’s own Splitrock 5K loop.
Just 3 miles away, the Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve offers even more outdoor adventure. As one of the last free-flowing wild rivers in Southern California, this state-managed trail system — voted the #1 trail in San Diego County — is home to golden beavers, native wildlife, and the southernmost population of steelhead trout.
Inside The Portal, you’ll find:
Queen-Sized Bed – Complete with soft linens and plush pillows for a restful night’s sleep
Loveseat & Blanket – A cozy place to relax, read, or take in the views
Full-Length Mirror – A thoughtful touch for getting ready
Rustic Wooden Coffee Station – Includes storage space and a French press for your morning ritual—just bring your own coffee and grounds
Solar Powered Lighting – Offers ambient lighting for evenings
Clothes Rack with Hangers – Keeps your things tidy
Shelf with Towels – Fresh towels provided for your stay
This glamping unit is off-grid and does not have standard electrical outlets. A solar-powered system provides ambient light; we recommend bringing portable chargers for any electronics. Guests may also charge their electronics in the communal area. Each of our glamping units have their own private firepits.
Step outside onto your private deck with a bistro table and chairs, perfect for enjoying a quiet sunrise or an evening under the stars.
At the Oak Grove Communal Area, guests have access to games, fire pits, and an outdoor kitchen space. The Camp Shop, located in the Oak Grove shipping container, is open on weekends and stocked with basics like firewood, snacks, and bug spray.
Whether you're hiking nearby trails, relaxing under the oaks, or exploring local gems like the Santa Rosa Plateau or Temecula’s wine country, Splitrock Farm & Retreat is a place to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with nature.
Property manager
Branch Out Glamping
Premier Host
Languages
English, French, Spanish
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Amenities
Pet-friendly
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Pets leashed, clean up, avoid other animals onsite
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 7204491083
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Fallbrook
Located in Fallbrook, this campsite is in a rural area. Old Town Temecula Community Theater and California Watercolors are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fallbrook Winery and Monserate Winery. Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens and Mulligan Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Fallbrook, CA
What's nearby
- Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
- Pala Mesa Resort - 22 min drive - 19.3 km
- Fallbrook Winery - 23 min drive - 17.1 km
- Old Town Temecula Community Theater - 30 min drive - 32.3 km
- Pechanga Resort & Casino - 31 min drive - 30.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 14 min drive
- Panda Express - 13 min drive
- Java Time - 13 min drive
- Taco Bell - 13 min drive
- Yama Restaurant - 13 min drive
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Reviews
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About the host
Hosted by Branch Out Glamping
Ben started life in small town Texas, spending most free time building forts in the desert before his family moved to Costa Mesa, CA in 1987. Ben instantly fell in love with the ocean and all the best natural features of Southern California, always at the beach, building BMX jumps in the bluffs, or camping (esp. Joshua Tree). Ben's connection with nature and outdoor recreation was rooted early.
Despite remarkable career shifts from athletics (playing and coaching) to business (MBA and consulting) to academia (PhD and professor), Ben’s connection with nature drove him to create his own recreation and wellness retreat. Vetted through traveling to 72 countries and residing on 3 continents, overlanding 2,000+ mile treks across 5 continents, Ben experienced, lived, played, fed, and meditated with amazing people in the most amazing landscapes on earth. A global search ended with finding the perfect outdoor recreation and wellness paradise a mere 20 miles as the bird flies from his childhood home.
Ben’s experiences and connections taught him to value lifelong learning, exploration, fitness of the mind, body, and spirit, outdoor recreation, and triple bottom line (people-planet-profit) sustainability. These values bleed into Splitrock Farm and Retreat through Ben’s vision and hard work, where you’ll mostly find him building forts in paradise.
Despite remarkable career shifts from athletics (playing and coaching) to business (MBA and consulting) to academia (PhD and professor), Ben’s connection with nature drove him to create his own recreation and wellness retreat. Vetted through traveling to 72 countries and residing on 3 continents, overlanding 2,000+ mile treks across 5 continents, Ben experienced, lived, played, fed, and meditated with amazing people in the most amazing landscapes on earth. A global search ended with finding the perfect outdoor recreation and wellness paradise a mere 20 miles as the bird flies from his childhood home.
Ben’s experiences and connections taught him to value lifelong learning, exploration, fitness of the mind, body, and spirit, outdoor recreation, and triple bottom line (people-planet-profit) sustainability. These values bleed into Splitrock Farm and Retreat through Ben’s vision and hard work, where you’ll mostly find him building forts in paradise.
Why they chose this property
Far away, close to home.
Splitrock is located:
5 miles from downtown Fallbrook - a scenic 10-minute drive to several restaurants, shops, groceries, and gas,
14 miles from all the major stores plus wine tasting in Temecula
1 mile east of Camp Pendleton Nature Preserve to enjoy the views.
3 miles to The Santa Margarita River Trail has a large parking. It's a beautiful trail along a natural river lined with trees, and maybe you can find the locals swimming hole and tire swings where the river meets the road.
11 miles to the Santa Rosa Plateau offers miles of trails.
Splitrock is located:
5 miles from downtown Fallbrook - a scenic 10-minute drive to several restaurants, shops, groceries, and gas,
14 miles from all the major stores plus wine tasting in Temecula
1 mile east of Camp Pendleton Nature Preserve to enjoy the views.
3 miles to The Santa Margarita River Trail has a large parking. It's a beautiful trail along a natural river lined with trees, and maybe you can find the locals swimming hole and tire swings where the river meets the road.
11 miles to the Santa Rosa Plateau offers miles of trails.
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
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