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We stayed at both Viejas and Sycuan recently and found quite a difference between the two.

The large structure on the left is regular car parking. There’s access to hiking in those hills in the back View of RV/oversize parking lot. Employee parking lot is directly below and Casino is in the background. View of the massive RV/oversize parking area View to right side of RV. The two most popular are Barona (small RV parking area) and Viejas (allow up to 3 days stay).

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NO hookups or dump station.Įxtra, Extra Info – OTHER BOONDOCKING: There are actually lots more Casino’s that allow free RV parking in and around San Diego.

Verizon smartphone and aircard worked well (3G only). Would definitely stop again if we needed a spot to overnight.Įxtra Info: Flush toilets in the Casino. When we were there we were the only RV and had a nice shade tree and oceans of space to ourselves.

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There is opportunity to hike in the surrounding hills, plus you are only a few miles away from the Sycuan Resort which has an excellent golf-course. The Casino itself is accessible from the back of the RV parking lot via steps and it is so-so (in my opinion), but it has lots of slots/games and offers a free buffet if you sign-up to the Players Club (look online for a coupon). On arrival security comes by to check you in and ask how many nights you are staying, but otherwise they leave you be and you are free to extend slides, put down jacks and make yourself at home as you please.

What’s particularly nice is that the RV/oversize parking area is behind and up the hill from the main Casino giving you separation, lots of space and relative quiet. Located in El Cajon just a few miles off the beaten track it’s peacefully set in rolling hills. Summary: If you’re looking for a spacious and easy spot to stay a few nights for free near San Diego, Sycuan Casino is a very decent site. Of course doggie can’t access the Casino so that’s the only negative. You have lots of space around your RV to hang out, plus access to hiking in the hills surrounding the Casino.

Pet Friendliness – 4/5 Great spot for pooch.

You are parked just above the employee lot however, so you will see/hear employees coming and going. The RV parking area is behind and up the hill from the Casino so you’re separated from all the “regular” folk, plus it’s HUGE so easily lots of space to yourself.

Isolation – 2/5 Isolation is actually pretty decent considering you are parking your RV in the middle of a Casino.

The parking area itself is just a big asphalt lot, but it is surrounded by rolling hills with access to “unofficial” hiking directly from your RV.

Nature – 3.5/5 For an “urban” setting this is pretty nice.

Shortly after you arrive security will come by to check you in and ask how many nights you’re staying. The RV/oversize lot is the first lot on your left on the hill directly above the employee parking lot. At very back the road will curve to the left and up the hill. Continue straight to the back and past the employee parking lot. Road is paved throughout and RV/oversize parking area is a HUGE asphalt lot (easily sized for 20-30 RVs of any size) up on the hill at the back of the Casino.ĭirections: As you enter the Casino go straight -> you will pass the Casino on your right and self-parking on your left. There is also a free dump station in Mission Bay (San Diego). Nearest Dump/Water: Lots of dump stations around San Diego. Possibility to stay longer if you request it. Link to map location HEREĬost: FREE (overnight). “Freebie” Site Review – Sycuan Casino, El Cajon (San Diego), CAĪpby libertatemamo 13 Comments Hiking the hills near Sycuan CasinoĪ very spacious free parking spot ~20 miles East of San DiegoĬoordinate s: 32.787428,-116.826650.