Campo Stone Store Museum

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The Campo stone store museum was the result of a raid by border bandits in 1875. The store decided to re-build their store into a stone “fortress” to ensure protection from future issues.

31130 CA-94
Campo, CA 91906

Phone: (619) 478-5566
32.609194, -116.474398

Dog-Friendly: No Kid-Friendly: Yes

Open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Directions: From San Diego, take Highway 94 east approximately 35 miles. The Campo Stone Store will be on the left (north) side of the highway just past the Campo Trading Post (green building) and just before you cross the railroad tracks.

The stone store museum, which we see today, was the result of a raid by border bandits in 1875. The raid left the store owners so shaken up that they decided to re-build their store into a stone "fortress" of sorts to ensure protection from any future issues.

Beyond a store, the Stone Store Museum also once served as a post office, bank and headquarters for social gatherings within the community. The store served people on both sides of the border at the time and was also the last home to the Buffalo Soldiers!

While you're out here make sure to visit the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum nearby!

Personal Experience: We stopped by the museum one day after camping out at Coyote's UFO Repair Shop in Jacumba the night before. I know there are a lot of fun, hidden gems out in Campo but I am yet to explore them. This museum was really cool and has a rich history. I would recommend it if you're in the area but probably would not venture too far if this is the only thing you have planned for the day.

The Campo stone store museum was the result of a raid by border bandits in 1875. The store decided to re-build their store into a stone “fortress” to ensure protection from future issues.

Right down the road we found an old kiln. Wonder what it was used for! The Campo stone store museum was the result of a raid by border bandits in 1875. The store decided to re-build their store into a stone “fortress” to ensure protection from future issues.