Best Equestrian Camping near Aliso Viejo, CA

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Aliso Viejo

122 Reviews of 12 Aliso Viejo Campgrounds

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  jennifer G.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 1, 2024

  O'Neill Regional Park

  Great little campground in south OC!

  Clean, quiet campground located in one of the OC Parks, with plenty of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. I stayed here on a weekday, and there were a few couple of vacant campsites in my area, so it was an extremely quiet visit. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked for my stay. I didn’t use the showers since I was only staying one night, but I heard they were free!

  Rangers were very friendly and firewood was only $5 for a decent bundle that lasted me over 2 hours.

  The city of Rancho Santa Margarita is right up the hill, so you can grab food and any necessities if needed.

  My site backed to the creek, so I never had people walking through my campsite.

  My dog & I slept in my van, but there was room for multiple tents, and a decent amount of shade in my spot.

  My spot didn’t have its own water spigot, but there was one at a site across from me.

  I was fortunate that all of the campers around me were quiet and considerate. I know that it doesn’t always work out that way, and having obnoxious neighbors can really ruin your experience.

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  Jeff E.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 17, 2024

  Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park

  Great family campground

  Great campground for families. Lots of activities for the kids to do, like smores by the fire, art, splash pad, and play ground. Facility was clean

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  Mike G.

  Guide

  

  May. 2, 2024

  O'Neill Regional Park

  Great Tucked Away Spot in Orange County

  SITE: 

  This site is great if you like hiking, biking, MTB, and running. It is very clean, and the showers are free and clean as well. It's tucked back in the canyon, but you will still hear all the traffic from the road. Since it is a canyon, many loud cars and motorcycles zoom past at high speeds. 

  Free dump station.  

  SURROUNDING AREA: 

  There aren't too many shops in close proximity, but there are shops down the road a few minutes away if you need supplies. 

  ACTIVITIES 

  The campground is located next to Oneil Park, which is huge and great for bike and running. There are many hiking trails nearby in all directions. I usually ride to Caspers from the campsite or Trabruco creak up to Holy Jim.

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  Steve H.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 17, 2024

  O'Neill Regional Park

  Beautiful area and lots of hiking/biking trails

  My 3 dogs and I stay here often, as it's the lowest cost in Orange County and allows dogs. It has several restrooms, showers, equestrian areas, nature trails and picnicking for day use too.

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  Makenna A.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 14, 2024

  Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

  Sweet lil spot

  My boyfriend and I love this campground! It’s gorgeous and filled with trees, the rangers are awesome and there’s several hiking trails nearby. We will definitely be back

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  Alvin C.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 10, 2024

  Seabreeze At Seal Beach

  Only Military and Only RV's

  The Dyrt shows "Tent" sites, but it's only for RVs

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  Mr B.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 7, 2024

  Lake Skinner Recreation Area

  Great for famiLy Camping

  Clean, pet friendly and good for kids.

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  Katelyn Y.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 29, 2023

  Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

  Great for an overnight adventure

  Site #13 Electric - plenty of room for four people in two tents with two trucks. Not camping-camping but great for an overnight when you just need to sleep under the stars. They sell wood for $5. Only real con was that we encountered a tarantula and had to remove it from our camping area. Great place for kids first camping experience.

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  Shari G.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 20, 2023

  Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

  A World Away from the City Surrounding It

  Tucked on the outskirts of Mission Viejo is an oasis of green grass and groves of the twisting and searching limbs of Coastal Live Oak trees.  If you stuck me in the middle of this park, I’d never know that I was miles away from the sprawl of suburbia of a major metropolitan area…shhh don’t tell anyone.

  There are 3 campgrounds within this regional park -- one soley dedicated to RV's that require electrical hook-ups (Ortega Flats), a group campground (San Juan Meadow), and another which is a mix of tents and off-grid RVs (Live Oak).  This review is specifically for the off-grid Live Oak Campground which s aptly named because you’ll find yourself enjoying the ample shade of these amazing arbors, but plenty of sun to run our solar powered system.  

  The campsites can be reserved but there is plenty of room for first-come first-served travelers as well.  The sites offer enough space to tuck away a tent in the corner, or set up the longer trailer, as well as the typical picnic table and fire ring.  Plenty of port o potties are scattered throughout the campground and served the large groups gathered here on Easter weekend.  We indulged in making a fabulous brunch of Wood Fired Waffles to celebrate the holiday!  As of April 2023, they were still experiencing a well water issue, so no water was available from the faucet, but the river running through the park was useful for obtaining water to wash dishes.

  Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails meander throughout the park. The campground borders on a small creek for fishing, but is off-limits to wading and swimming because of the instability of the opposite bank. Keep an eye on the kids!  Be sure to check out the volunteer-run Nature Center on the property which is full of great information about flora, fauna, and native history.

  The closest store for firewood, and groceries is just a few miles back toward town.  And, the closest beach is just about 30 minutes away, so a great option for a day trip.

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  Debra T.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 18, 2023

  Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park

  Fall in California

  Very nice gated and secure campground with many amenities.

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  Michael D.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 19, 2023

  O'Neill Regional Park

  Love it

  Always clean and safe. Has showers that are free. Has a crowd in summer but really nice in Spring and Fall. You can camp year round and you cannot beat the price. County operated by Orange County and people here have been great. If you want to eat out, restaurants and stores are just miles away but the campsite makes you feel so far away. Come sample some of Orange County’s best.

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  Zach B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 2, 2023

  Camper Resorts of America

  Good for rvs but not tent camping

  Does not allow tent camping

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  Sara H.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 5, 2023

  Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park

  Above and beyond awesome

  Very polite courteous no rude people here we enjoyed every minute of our week stay prices vary in how close to lake u r

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  Joe A.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 4, 2023

  Lake Skinner Recreation Area

  Nice but loud!

  Let me start by saying if you don't like sharing the site with your neighbor, kids and partying until the wee hours, this place may not be for you. 

  It's a very nice park like setting with a lake, actually a reservoir, so no swimming but, there are fish in it. $10 per day to fish. Very family friendly with a splash pad and playground for kids. Lots of kids! 

  They have full hookups with easy access but, the sites face each other and are very small. Privacy isn't an option. 

  It seems the camp store is one of the main attractions. Lots of people going back and forth to stock up and replenish. 

  In all, a nice place to overnight in a pinch but, that's about it.

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  Nick L.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 2, 2023

  Indian Oaks Trailer Ranch

  Maintenance Nightmare

  I have been staying in my rv full time for ten years. And this campground is absolutely the worst. Good: the lady who takes the reservations is very friendly at first. Bad:  First day: check in. The spot is very difficult to get to up a hill. And small. Almost impossible to park. Plug in electricity. Sewer hookup was good. Screw on the water to their connection. And it breaks. Water flooding my site for 45 minutes before they shut it off. Maintenance guy on site comes and fixes it.  Didn’t even try to hook up the water and on day 3 it breaks again. Spraying my rv with high pressure water again. Flooding inside. Water all over the electrical connection. So much water flooding my travel trailer starts sinking and sliding down the hill. Office doesn’t care. They come fix it again. This time it decides to hold until we are packing up our campsite. Then it blows water all over again. Told the office that they broke the jack on the front of my rv. Flooded my rv. The “nice” lady in the office now becomes very defensive telling me that they take accountability for nothing that happens at their rv park. So I call the company that owns the campground. Basically the same response. There is a very nice county rv park that is much less expensive right around the corner. Stay there and your trip will not end up being the nightmare that mine was. These guys ruined a great vacation. P.s. the lake is disgusting. Maintenance guy looks like he’s on drugs. And there are old tweeker trailers all over the park.

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  Brian C.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 10, 2023

  Seabreeze At Seal Beach

  Sea Breeze at Seal Beach: The Perfect RV Resort for a Safe, Relaxing and Enjoyable Stay Near the Ocean

  Sure, here's the review of Sea Breeze at Seal Beach:

  I recently stayed at Sea Breeze at Seal Beach and I must say, it's my favorite RV resort on a military installation. The security is tight, as it should be, which made me feel safe and secure during my stay.

  The campground itself is very nice, well-kept, and has large spaces for RVs. It was also surprisingly quiet, which allowed for a relaxing stay. I will definitely stay here again and look forward to my next visit.

  One of the best things about Sea Breeze is its location. There are plenty of restaurants close by, as well as the beach. It's a great spot to stay if you want to be close to the water and enjoy the ocean breeze.

  Overall, I would highly recommend Sea Breeze at Seal Beach to anyone looking for a great RV resort. It has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay, and the location can't be beat. Whether you're traveling alone or with family and friends, this is a great option for a safe and relaxing vacation.

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  Richard T.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 15, 2023

  Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

  Beautiful area in the trees

  this area is emaculately kept.  we enjoyed roaming throughout the various areas of the Park.  No water as of March 2023 but stable electricity and clean dump area

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  William M.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 7, 2023

  Seabreeze At Seal Beach

  Peaceful and well kept

  A well kept secret with one drawback; everyone has to have an ID card to get on the base or be pre approved by base security.

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  Kellie

  Guide

  

  Feb. 6, 2023

  Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park

  Clean park

  We spent 4 nights here. The park is renovated and clean. Best laundry room I’ve seen in our travels. Sites are gravel with a concrete pad and picnic table. Each corner has a super bright street light. Thank goodness for blackout shades. The lake was closed due to algae bloom. They have a great area of vintage trailers that can be rented, as well as some super nice yurts. The restaurant was only open one of the nights we were there. Not impressive. We were the only diners there. We explored the area. As it was winter, there wasn’t much to do.

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  Anita

  Guide

  

  Jan. 14, 2023

  Indian Oaks Trailer Ranch

  Reveiw

  Indian Oaks is a longterm solution that requires a membership.

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  Alberto G.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 5, 2022

  Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

  Great spot honestly

  To be honest was looking for a spot to park overnight and I saw this spot open and I am thankful for this camp ground for being open at late hours thank you seriously thanks

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  Gabriel G.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 28, 2022

  Lake Skinner Recreation Area

  Lake skinner campground

  Nice campground by the lake. Had some issues with “Karen’s” and wannabe cop-park rangers but besides that an excellent open space for long walks with the dog. A lot of cleanup/maintenance of bathrooms are done by community service ppl- so if you plan on using the public restrooms at all bring your own TP because they’re not being paid for their work.

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  Stephen H.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 9, 2022

  Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park

  Clean, friendly & a beautiful location!

  Launch Pointe was a great stay for our family and dog! Check in was very speedy. The campground was clean as can be- no overflowing garbages, all utilities tastefully hidden. The privacy fence in each spot is nice and our kids loved the playground, we enjoyed taking walks through the park.

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  Kristen D.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 27, 2022

  Dripping Springs Campground

  Very relaxing

  I was so excited to check this campground out. When my hubby and I arrived we automatically were happy. The campground was very clean, well ran, all sites were marked open or reserved with the arrival and departure date on it, bathrooms are the cleanest vault toilets we have ever seen (and we camp all over), there is a fire station located close to the campground which was good to know in case of fires. The host is very nice and helpful. If you have any questions or concerns he is happy to help! There is running water for dishes and campfires as well as horse corrals for your horse. Pull through sites for trailers. Everyone that was staying on the equestrian loop was amazing. Site 31 did have a problem with ants.

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  Anthony T.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 12, 2022

  O'Neill Regional Park

  Great little getaway

  We absolutely loved coming here for a little get away right outside of town. Sights were really nice a few bugs but what’s new. We really enjoyed our sight as well. Will definitely be coming back!

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  Anthony T.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 12, 2022

  Dripping Springs Campground

  Nice Campground

  We really enjoyed how the campground looked and the spots however the camp sight was littered with fire ants where one of our guests and a dog got bit unfortunately. Also I must say the bathrooms were pretty horrendous with the amount of spiders inside.

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  Anthony T.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 29, 2022

  O'Neill Regional Park

  Great weekend trip

  Had a great stay here, bathrooms are clean as well as the sights were nice and very spacious. Only drawback was the bugs but it wasn’t enough to change my opinion on this place. People were respectful who camp here as well as close to town.