This event is SOLD OUT. Please call our office to be placed on a wait list.
Event: Camping Under The Stars
Date: Saturday, July 18 - Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: Set-Up at 10:00am on Saturday and Pack Up by 4:00pm on Sunday
Location: Bates Nut Farm
Address: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA
Phone: 760-749-3333
Description: Spend an evening on the farm with family and friends at the annual Campout! Bring a tent or RV for camping under the stars. Limited space- make sure to submit your application to reserve your spot! Reservations are $30.00 per tent/rv. No hookups. You may set up any time after 10:00am on Saturday, and your area must be packed up by 4:00pm the following day. See below for details about activities!
Held in Conjunction with The Summer Food Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm! Some of San Diego's favorite food vendors will be on hand serving a variety of mobile cuisine for purchase. Participating in this year’s festival are many crowd favorites.
Plus, experience a summer evening with Live Music at the farm from 4:30pm – 7:30pm!
Kids Zone from 4:00pm - 7:00pm:
Saturday, 7/18
• Pony Rides
• Face Painting & Airbrush
• Inflatable Slide
• Bounce House
• Crafts
• Bates Farm Zoo
Saturday, 7/18
• Pony Rides
• Face Painting & Airbrush
• Inflatable Slide
• Bounce House
• Crafts
• Bates Farm Zoo
We'll also be camping again in August! Join us Saturday, August 15-16, 2026 and camp under the stars here at Bates!