William Heise County Park offers a serene retreat for nature lovers seeking outdoor adventures and relaxation. Nestled in the Julian area of California, this park is known for its stunning natural beauty, including vibrant black oaks that create breathtaking fall foliage. The park provides a variety of well-maintained trails catering to hikers of all skill levels, offering gorgeous scenic views throughout the journey.
Visitors can enjoy convenient amenities such as clean restrooms and access to running water for drinking and showers (quarters required). Cell service is available, allowing visitors to stay connected while exploring. The park is family-friendly, often bustling with families and children who appreciate the playground and safe environment for kids.
Customer feedback highlights the park's natural beauty, well-maintained trails, friendly staff, and family-friendly atmosphere. Many visitors appreciate the availability of cell service and the vibrant fall foliage during their stays.
Onsite services
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Slides
Swings
Debit cards
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
Dogs allowed
Wonderful place. Quiet and secluded. Beautiful black oaks with fall color during our stay. Friendly staff, clean restrooms and amazing, well maintained trails with gorgeous views!
Different level trails are available around the campsite. Campsite also has running water(for shower you need quarters) and drinking water available. My phone worked really well throughout the park. I was able to watch YouTube at my site. So many families with kids! Even has playground.
The rangers are super nice people. Asked for a recommendation on a private site He recommended #45. We have a Van RV and the site was perfect.
This was a decent campground and very occupied on the weekends. Pros - The bathrooms were relatively clean and well-stocked with toilet paper. - The campsite was spacious and shaded with ample parking. - The wood was easy to purchase and collect at the entrance gate. - The surrounding trails were plentiful and easy to navigate. Cons - The staff were weirdly passive aggressive, and their tone was dismissive when communicating with them. I guess I’m talking about one young man in particular. - The showers are disgusting and spider-infested. I understand it’s camping, but still. I doubt any woman showered in the three days I was there. - Quiet hours were not even remotely observed. - Driving roads were often hazardously blocked by children. - Staff were selective about which rules they chose to enforce and others they ignored. Julian is close by, about 10 minutes for groceries, ice, gas, etc.
We had a great time here despite the horse fly infestation and constant buzzing and bites. Once the winds picked up, the horse flies left us alone. Both the campgrounds and trails were maintained well, and the staff was both helpful and welcoming. At the ranger station, you can exchange your dollars for quarters, which was a blessing since we didn't have enough quarters for our showers. The shower water was lukewarm during the warm weather, so it wasn't a problem. Water spigots are conveniently located near each campsite, making it easy to find them. A filtered water station was also located near the entrance of a trail where drinking water bottles could be refilled. There are plenty of trees that provide shade. If you're new to camping, it's important to prepare for the scorching sun at specific times of day, and know where to put your camping belongings, as personal belongings will melt. There are campsites that don't have any shade at all. Our plan is to revisit during cooler weather to experience it in a different climate 😊