Calling All
Adventurers!
Welcome
Banner Ranch is a historic and breathtaking 62-acre property offering camping, replica covered wagons and tiny houses for nightly stay, located about 12 minutes scenic drive east of Main Street Julian. Surrounded by historic mines and glorious mountain views, with a seasonal creek, 1870’s General Store & Saloon, friendly pet burros, and walking distance of the Pacific Crest Trail & California Riding & Hiking Trail, Banner Ranch is a true nature and adventure lover’s dream.
We are excited to host you for a short-term stay or host your next event with us.
Stay with Us
STUNNING
COVERED
WAGONS
The ultimate way to experience the outdoors! We cannot wait for you to indulge in Banner Ranch.
TINY HOMES
WITH
CHARM
Adventure awaits in this frontier themed tiny home under the Julian trees.
TRANQUIL
NATURE
CAMPSITES
Good-for-the-soul experiences! A truly beautiful mountain escape.
UPCOMING EVENTS
There are no upcoming events scheduled at this time. Contact us about hosting your own event. Click the button below to learn more about our packages.
The Haunted Forest Returns!
September 26-November 1
Banner Ranch Julian
36342 CA-78, Julian, CA 92036
Enter if you Dare… The Haunted Forest! Halloween Walk at Banner Ranch Julian! Spooktacular Fun for All Ages!
Get into the Halloween Spooky Spirit at Ghost Town Banner City’s The Haunted Forest in beautiful Julian!
The Haunted Forest is an approx. 1/2 mile Halloween Walk, located at historic Banner Ranch (Banner Store), about 7 miles from Main St. Julian. Our old orchard area is decorated with graveyards, ghosts, and ghouls galore! Costumes encouraged! Wear comfortable walking shoes, The Haunted Forest is in a natural environment, open-toe shoes are not recommended. All Ages welcome! Parental discretion advised though due to some light gory content/scenes. Also contains strobe lights, fog machines, and sudden sounds/movements.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays in October 6:30-9:30pm! (weather permitting, tickets can be used for another day if rained out, can call 760-237-0046 to confirm if open for evening)
Tickets, snacks, drinks, and beer available for purchase in our General Store and may be consumed while walking The Haunted Forest. (Cash and credit card accepted)
Make a trip of it, and spend the night in one of our tiny houses, covered wagons, or camping sites! We feature a historic General Store built in 1872 with Lucky Lou’s Saloon, serving beer, with coin op pool tables. As well visit our friendly pet burros Elvis & Jerry Lee, or explore nature with easy access to miles of hiking trails! Come on down to Banner, where adventure awaits!
Instagram: TheHauntedForest.BRJ
Facebook: thehauntedforestjulian
The Great Deadful Festival
Coming April 2026
Banner Ranch Julian
36342 CA-78, Julian, CA 92036
We are excited to announce The Great Deadful Festival will return in April 2026!
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to stay up to date on all the news about band line ups, vendor opportunities, ticket release date and MORE!
Facebook: Banner Ranch Julian
Instagram: @BannerRanch