Just three miles from the Mexican border and 40-miles from San Diego, Campo, California is a great place to be close to variety of activities of southern California and is a great jumping-off point for exploration into Mexico. While you’re here, check out the Golden Acorn Casino, mid-sized gaming complex in Campo that serves locals and tourists alike.
The Golden Acorn Casino, open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, spreads gaming over 60,000 square-feet of floor space. There are 750 gaming machines and 13 gaming tables. Double-down on the Blackjack table or go for the Royal Flush at the Poker table; there’s also Three-Card Poker and Caribbean Stud Poker. For electronic gaming, choose from classic slot machines and the latest interactive machines. If you’re into tournaments, there are Poker competitions every day at the Golden Acorn.
For lodging, check out the Live Oak Springs Resort, a rustic mountain getaway just four minutes from the casino. Choose from a dozen freestanding, private cabins, each of which has comfortable furniture, rural styling, a working fireplace and a two-person Jacuzzi. There’s also a five-acre RV Park adjacent to the cabins with full hookups, Laundromat, dumping station and private showers. A little farther away, but worth the drive is the Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel, a 24-room hotel where each room has queen-sized beds, air conditioning, refrigerator, entertainment center and satellite television.
Hungry, but don’t want to miss the gaming action? Visit the Del Oro Deli on the casino floor. Get a sandwich, a 2-pound hamburger, hot dogs, nachos anytime you’re in the mood for a bite to eat. If you want a full meal, try the Golden Grill Restaurant, where large meals at small prices are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you want a drink or alcoholic beverage, there is a cocktail service so you can get the drinks delivered to you.
When you want to relax, there are few better options than swimming in the natural hot springs and mineral pools at the Jacumba Hot Springs Spa, where water temperatures average 97-degrees. There is also a staff of professional masseuses to pamper you all day long. If you want to play some tennis, throw on your short-shorts and hit the clay court at Jacumba. At Live Oak Springs Resort enjoy hiking, swimming, camping and amazing stargazing.
At night, Campo is pretty sleepy, except for the casino, where you’ll always find action. However, if you want to take the 40-minute ride into San Diego or the 1-hour drive to Tijuana, you are absolutely bound to find memorable nightspots. If you’re not into traveling that far for adventure, then enjoy a romantic moonlit walk as you stare at the stars or visit one of the small local pubs in Campo, where you’ll at least find cold beer and warm faces.
To find the Golden Acorn Casino, fly into San Diego International Airport and take a 40-minute drive to Golden Acorn Casino, 1800 Golden Acorn Way, Campo, California 91906.
