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.

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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.

A Picturesque Rustic Venue for Your Big Day

WEDDINGS

at Banner Ranch Julian

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!

October 2, 2026- November 1, 2026

Banner Ranch Julian
36342 CA-78, Julian, CA 92036

Get into the Halloween Spooky Spirit at Ghost Town Banner City’s The Haunted Forest in beautiful Julian! Back for our second year, bigger and spookier than before!

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 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.

All Guests in our tiny houses or covered wagons 

Strike it RICH! Gold Panning In Historic Banner Creek

$20 per Gold Pan Rental Kit

Banner Ranch Julian
36342 CA-78, Julian, CA 92036

We invite you to experience family fun in nature by panning for gold, just like the prospectors did back in the 1870s in Historic Banner Creek!
 
Your rental kit includes all the necessary equipment for prospecting, plus a keepsake vial to take home your findings.
 
We offer two convenient time slots to choose from: 9:00 am–1:00 pm and 2:00 pm–6:00 pm.
You may arrive anytime during your scheduled reservation, but please note that panning must conclude at the scheduled end time.
 
To make your reservation call (760) 383-1490 or email: info@bannerranchjulian.com

TAKE A TOUR

Watch the video below to get a glimpse
of the magic of Banner Ranch Julian