Best Campgrounds near Green Valley, CA

Camping areas around Green Valley, California range from established campgrounds to more primitive options across the Angeles National Forest and surrounding public lands. Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon offers full-service camping with RV hookups, cabins, and tent sites, while nearby Los Alamos Campground at Pyramid Lake provides a more rustic experience with access to water recreation. The region includes several mixed-use campgrounds that accommodate various camping styles, including Art Farm Nature Space with its unique glamping and yurt options. Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, approximately 15 miles from Green Valley, features boat-in camping opportunities alongside traditional drive-in sites, making it popular for water enthusiasts.

Road conditions and seasonal considerations significantly impact camping experiences in this area. Many campgrounds remain open year-round, though summer brings higher temperatures and increased fire restrictions. "Campground has three separate site loops with about 90 Dry Camp camp locations. Water spigots are available in some areas, but not for permanent hookup," noted one visitor to Los Alamos Campground. Winter camping offers cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, though higher elevation sites may experience snow. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better coverage at developed campgrounds near highways and limited to no service in more remote areas. Fire restrictions are common during dry summer months, with many campgrounds implementing complete fire bans during high-risk periods.

Campers report varied experiences across the region's campground options. Several visitors mentioned the proximity to Los Angeles as a key benefit, with one camper describing Joshua Tree Ranch Los Angeles as "only a 70-90 minute drive from LA" with "just enough cell service to feel safe, but not enough bandwidth for your kids to stream YouTube all day." The area's campgrounds offer diverse natural settings, from pine forests at higher elevations to desert landscapes with Joshua trees. Wildlife sightings, including bears and mountain lions, have been reported at some campgrounds in the Angeles National Forest. Noise levels vary significantly, with campgrounds near highways experiencing more traffic sound, while more remote sites offer greater solitude. Water access is a highlight at several locations, particularly at Castaic Lake and Pyramid Lake, where boating and fishing opportunities enhance the camping experience.

Best Camping Sites Near Green Valley, California (184)

    1. Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon

    25 Reviews
    Acton, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It's a very hot campground close to a road and train. Sites are big. Tons of things to do for adults and children."

    "Surrounded my mountains, which is nice. Staff is happy and helpful."

    2. Art Farm Nature Space

    4 Reviews
    Green Valley, CA
    2 miles
    +1 (310) 696-9424

    $48 - $75 / night

    "great walk in secluded rustic camp sites, super social fun camp sites , secluded places to park vans and Campers, and awesome gleaming cottages. best place to sleep is on the top of the mountain infinity"

    "I have been at ArtFarm Nature space 5 times now always bringing more friends. its the best and funnest campground anywhere and the team at ArtFarm is awesome and fun to be around."

    3. Joshua Tree Ranch Los Angeles

    7 Reviews
    Lake Hughes, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (312) 296-7649

    $25 / night

    "I've had some amazing times out here getting away from it all, and there's something about the atmosphere out here that makes the BEST sunsets."

    "But it's a great spot to get away from the city for a day or two and hang out with family and friends."

    4. Castaic Lake State Recreation Area

    13 Reviews
    Valencia, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (661) 257-4050

    "Gorgeous location right on the lake, the waters clear and there’s a generous amount of trees surrounding for shade."

    "Just a 1 min walk down the hill to the lake - a perfect place to have my morning coffee! They allowed pets which is awesome. Super quiet, lots of stars, and a beautiful view. Couldn’t ask for better!"

    5. Sawmill Campground

    6 Reviews
    Lake Hughes, CA
    11 miles
    Website

    "Got some decent views but you have to walk a bit to see them"

    "When I went there was lots of firewood just laying around in piles.

    There were LOTS of stinging ants so flip-flops/bare feet are out. 

    Lots of wood peckers here."

    6. Camping @ Quail Run Ostrich Ranch

    2 Reviews
    Lake Hughes, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (661) 466-7887

    $20 - $100 / night

    "You literally get to camp with ostrich’s not too far away from your camp site. Quail run by Lake Hughes is a small family owned private land that has recently been opened up to campers."

    "General: This is not an official campground but due to its proximity to the Pacific Crest Trail, the owners make it available for tent and RV campers as well as members of Harvest Host. "

    7. Oak Flat Campground

    11 Reviews
    Castaic, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (818) 899-1900

    $5 / night

    "*** this review refers to the Oak Flat campground along the Sespe trail and is accessible by backpackers only, 7 miles from Piedra Blaca parking lot***."

    "Spots have picnic and fire pits available, with clean newly updated bathrooms near by. Lots of big boulders and trees on the landscape, providing ample shade and beautiful full trees in the summer."

    8. LA RV Resort at Action Camp

    7 Reviews
    Agua Dulce, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (661) 268-1214

    $55 - $132 / night

    9. Los Alamos Campground at Pyramid Lake

    14 Reviews
    Castaic, CA
    21 miles
    Website

    $26 - $160 / night

    "Campground has three separate site loops with about 90 Dry Camp camp locations. Water spigots are available in some areas, but not for permanent hookup."

    "There are not many trees around, Site 42 has really good shade but be aware of pocky leaves from those trees. My air mattress pop both times we camp there."

    10. Castaic Lake RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Castaic, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (661) 257-3340

    $40 - $68 / night

    "Turf next to rv parking spot, pool, laundry, showers (included in price) easy to reserve"

    "It has a pool and spa, great dog walking area. Propane and store are on site"

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Recent Reviews near Green Valley, CA

790 Reviews of 184 Green Valley Campgrounds


  • B
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Tapo Canyon Park

    Favorite spot near LA

    The Camp Hosts here are Very Friendly and welcoming, the campground has a lush grass area and nice covered playground. The showers and bathrooms are nice, we highly recommend Tapo Canyon.

  • Lee-Ann C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Steckel Park

    Beautiful location

    The camp host came over shortly after we arrived and was very kind and friendly. I appreciate that they enforce quiet hours! The lots were not very private but they were clean and having full hookups was great. The location is pretty, on a creek. And there’s a playground and aviary which our whole family enjoyed. We’ll plan to go back when it’s not so hot!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    Great trip/great site!

    This place is great! We stayed on site 59 and it had so much space you can fit a ton of people on the site. We had a beautiful, big tree and a great view in the back of the site. Site 62 had the most beautiful view but no shade, but I want to book it for the cooler months. Showers and bathrooms were pristine!! Can’t wait to go back!

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Spaceport RV Park

    Only used the dump & water

    Handy stop for water & dump! $2 bucks for water & $5 bucks for the dump

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Dennison Park

    Great spot close to downtown Ojai

    Firstly camp host knocked it out of the park. Site had water which was a nice surprise and very well kept bathrooms. Pay attention to RV vs Tent sites. This was my backup as Wheeler has closed for a bit. It was nice to be so close to downtown and we went there for a bit to get away from the heat. No natural water on site so if you love a creek look elsewhere.

  • Michael R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    Malibu Creek State Park

    The campground is well laid out with plenty of shade available in most sites throughout the day. Sites aren’t too close to one another, restrooms are modern and clean and people were pretty quiet at night and in the early mornings. Main demographic was families when I camped here.

  • Lizzette M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Hollywood RV Park

    Gem near the big city

    I came 3 days ago in my class C. Showers and restrooms were clean and supplied. The RV is cute very Hollywood movies vibes. Trees lovely gardens to walk the dogs. Commerce walking distance. I’m staying 8 more days.✌️


Guide to Green Valley

Camping spots near Green Valley, California range from primitive forest sites to reservoir-adjacent campgrounds with RV hookups. Located in Angeles National Forest, the region sits at elevations between 2,000-4,000 feet, creating distinctive seasonal temperature variations. Summer daytime temperatures regularly exceed 90°F while winter nights can drop below freezing, particularly at higher elevation campgrounds.

What to do

Ostrich tours: Quail Run Ostrich Ranch offers a unique experience just outside Green Valley. "We were pleasantly surprised to learn that electricity was provided as we were prepared for dry camping with no hook ups at all. There's also a bathroom with plumbing and running water," noted one camper. The ranch provides ostrich tours at 4pm where visitors "got to get up close to the amazing birds."

Lake activities: Castaic Lake State Recreation Area provides water recreation opportunities with both upper and lower lakes. "Just a 1 min walk down the hill to the lake - a perfect place to have my morning coffee!" writes one camper. The recreation area includes grassy camping areas and multiple lake access points for fishing, though swimming is restricted to designated beaches.

Desert exploration: The unique landscape of Joshua Tree Ranch Los Angeles offers distinctive desert scenery. "The Joshua Trees, the sunsets, the sunrises! All so peaceful and beautiful. Absolutely nobody around and we weren't bothered by any animals either," writes one visitor. This area provides a stark contrast to forested campgrounds with opportunities for stargazing and solitude.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Art Farm Nature Space receives high marks for its site arrangement. "This campground has So many options! great walk in secluded rustic camp sites, super social fun camp sites, secluded places to park vans and Campers, and awesome gleaming cottages," notes one camper. The varied terrain creates natural separation between camping areas.

Peaceful nights: Sawmill Campground offers quieter camping than sites near highways. "Seems to be a good spot to find yourself some alone time. Just myself so far. Got some decent views but you have to walk a bit to see them," writes one camper. The distance from major roads contributes to the relative quiet, though several campgrounds near Green Valley experience train noise at night.

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain their amenities well. "The bathrooms have flush toilets and the campground is kept clean and trash cans are emptied daily," reports a camper at Castaic Lake. Most established campgrounds in the region feature vault or flush toilets, though shower availability varies significantly between locations.

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Temperature extremes affect camping comfort. "Nights get cold and windy up there. Almost had the campground to myself but a couple ended camping far across from me," reports a camper at Sawmill Campground. Summer brings high temperatures while winter nights drop below freezing at higher elevations.

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely across the region. A Joshua Tree Ranch Los Angeles camper noted they had "Just enough cell service to feel safe, but not enough bandwidth for your kids to stream YouTube all day." At many campgrounds, service depends on exact location within the property.

Fire restrictions: Los Alamos Campground at Pyramid Lake enforces seasonal fire rules. "Some people changed their minds about camping as often in California, there is high risk of fire and no campfires or BBQ's were allowed," reports one visitor. Restrictions typically increase during summer and fall dry periods across all Green Valley area campgrounds.

Tips for camping with families

Swimming access: Family-friendly water activities require planning. A visitor to Castaic Lake noted, "Swimming only allowed at their 'swimming beach' and only while life guard on duty." Verify swimming locations and schedules before promising lake activities to children.

Entertainment options: Art Farm Nature Space offers family activities beyond standard camping. "There is a peaceful garden and a playground. Other activities include ax throwing and archery," writes one visitor. Several campgrounds provide structured recreation options for children beyond hiking and exploring.

Weekend crowding: Popular spots fill quickly during peak periods. "It's a huge campground on pyramid lake! The sites are small and close together," notes a Los Alamos Campground visitor. Weekday camping offers more space and easier reservations at most Green Valley area campgrounds.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: For larger RVs, space constraints can be challenging. "For a 43 footer this place is TIGHT. If you have a big rig, prolly not the best idea. But if you have a 28 footer, this place is Six Stars!!!!" notes a camper at Castaic Lake RV Park, referencing the limited maneuverability for larger vehicles.

Utilities: Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon offers more extensive hookups than public campgrounds. "Full hook ups were available to us no problems with that," notes one camper, though others mention that "Many levels to this park and most didn't have a decent WiFi signal." RVers should verify which specific utility hookups function at their assigned sites.

Road conditions: Access roads vary significantly in quality. A Sawmill Campground visitor advised, "The road up to the campground is a bit bumpy, So keep a eye out for sharp rocks if you got a 2WD like me." Many secondary roads leading to more remote camping areas require higher clearance vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Green Valley, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Green Valley, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 184 campgrounds and RV parks near Green Valley, CA and 6 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Green Valley, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Green Valley, CA is Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon with a 3.8-star rating from 25 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Green Valley, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Green Valley, CA.