Truck parking near San Diego?

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  1. Lennythedriver

    Lennythedriver Road Train Member

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    I know there’s a couple of paid parking spots down along the border, but I’m looking for something out in El Cajon, Poway, Lakeside, or around San Diego itself. Can’t find a single place to park ….anybody know of any secret spots? Or maybe just a truckstop that I wasn’t able to find? Much appreciated.
     
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  3. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Lots of places, I used to do LTL all over S.D. But that was years ago. I'll suggest and I don't know if you need just overnight or have the time to "cruise" these areas, but hwy 67 north of I-8 check out frontage roads, also Poway not a good area. A good area is Miramar Rd west of the I-15 between the 15 and the 805. On the south side is marine base, north side , cruise the side streets which is all industrial area. Another area is Ramona on the 67. Nice little cow-town, kinda no rules there. Also, call Johns trucking, based in Santee, he's a local dirt hauler and knows every inch of S.D. county. Forget about anything south of downtown S.D.
     
  4. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member


    Did you look on Trucker Path?
     
  5. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Maybe try Truck Parking Club. It would be paid parking, usually secured. It might only be a parking spot, no amenities.
     
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  6. Lennythedriver

    Lennythedriver Road Train Member

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    hey great advice, I’m sure I’ll find something. Yeah there’s literally no truckstops in that entire region. I’m thinking Ramona might be my go to. I’ve been through there and I could see probably finding somewhere on a side street to park. I have a relative in San Diego. I haven’t seen in 15 years so I’m going down the night before my delivery, if I can find a place to park and take them to dinner.
     
  7. Lennythedriver

    Lennythedriver Road Train Member

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    Yeah, I was all over Truckers Path. Absolutely nothing. Not even a Walmart. Lol.
     
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    I've parked overnight in that industrial area near the Pilot and didn't get a ticket. I don't know if they ever write tickets. The Pilot itself should have reserved parking but it's a complete cluster___.
     
  9. TX2Day

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    We run that way every once in a while and park at the Golden Acorn 1800 Golden Acorn Way, Campo, CA 91906. Quiet, showers, good food and if you need a drop of fuel, not bad prices for Cali.

    Heavily patrolled in the AM so watch your speed.
     
  10. TheLoadOut

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    You would think one of the chains would make a killing by building a large facility just on the outskirts of San Diego since the demand is so high in that area.
     
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  11. Lennythedriver

    Lennythedriver Road Train Member

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    Just a follow up in case any other fellow drivers find themselves in this region of the country called San Diego. Let me tell you. I have never had such a challenge finding a stealth truck parking spot as I did in San Diego. They definitely do not want truckers here. Lol anyhow I’ve located a few spots in the Lakeside, El Cajon, and Santee areas. Yes, I’m aware there’s a few truck parking places down along the border, but that’s not where I was going. And do not park down there unless you absolutely have to because it is a circus.
     
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