Dick T.
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GuideMarion Mountain
Laid-Back campground
This is my go-to campground. I live in the San Diego area. It's designed for your season camper that prefers tranquility over business. It's not recommended during the weekend.
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North Shore Campground near Lake Almanor and Serrano Campground offer upscale glamping accommodations with canvas tents and yurts situated among pine trees. Both locations provide electricity, comfortable bedding, and private outdoor spaces for guests seeking a blend of nature and comfort. The glamping sites at North Shore feature spacious interiors with real beds, while Serrano's accommodations include climate control options for year-round comfort. Seven Oaks Lodge, though temporarily closed due to flooding, normally houses luxury safari tents with premium amenities including electric hookups, heated flooring, and private fire pits. Fisherman's Retreat provides glamping cabins with modern conveniences including full bathrooms and kitchenettes. One guest shared, "This camp site is located walking distance to the lake with bike paths and walking trails nearby, and the bathrooms are very well kept with warm water showers."
Bonita Ranch Campground features glamping options with easy access to Lytle Creek and hiking trails to Bonita Falls. The property maintains several luxury canvas structures with comfortable furnishings and electricity, perfect for those wanting immersion in nature without sacrificing comfort. Morning Song Farm Glamping offers a unique agricultural experience with luxury tents situated on a working farm where guests can interact with alpacas and peacocks. Mojave River Forks Regional Park provides glamping campsites with picnic tables, electric hookups, and shower facilities, all within driving distance to Joshua Tree National Park. According to a camper, "We tent camped during Memorial weekend and really enjoyed the drive up, with beautiful scenery. It's a quiet campground where everyone goes to sleep early around 10pm."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Highland (43)
1. Serrano
"This camp site is located walking distance to the lake. There are bike paths and walking trails located near the camp ground."
"Flush toilets, clean restrooms, well stocked. Didn't use the showers. Good location. Close to Big Bear Lake. Not much road noise for being located between two roads."
from $44 - $91 / night
Check Availability2. North Shore Campground - Lake Arrowhead
"It’s a nice little getaway from the hustle bustle with decent shade(depending on site) and relatively cool neighbors (campers)."
"There is a lovely hiking trail at the far end of the site. There is water, flush toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables. It is a short walk to Lake Arrowhead. This is a dog friendly site."
from $29 - $58 / night
Check Availability3. Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites
"It’s a bit of a drive but very scenic and should be doable in any car. My campsite was big and spacious and looked up at an outcropping of rocks. It had a makeshift fire pit and picnic table."
"It has a great view and secluded. Some chairs, hammock, water, and utensils were left at the picnic table. Everything was dirty so we assumed they were left by previous campers."
4. Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD
"Check in is near 12. I only assume that since check out is 11. When we arrived the camp host was waiting for us."
"Tent camping, RV camping, they have a restaurant and bar, best burgers in all of southern California!! They also have a small store, there's showers, restrooms and a swimming pool!"
from $40 - $55 / night
Check Availability5. Fisherman's Retreat
"The members lake & camping spots are nice & quiet. Great place to relax & fish. Get a spot up against the lake. The non members lakes & camping spots can be a little ghetto."
6. Bonita Ranch Campground
"It's definitely not that far away from the city roughly a 7-10 minute drive up the mountain very chill environment awesome staff very home like feel you're literally a box throw away from the creek if"
"Easy access to a pretty trail right behind the campground. Very quiet and interspersed with long time stayers and temporary campers. I stayed in my van and had my cat and dog with me."
from $35 - $45 / night
Check Availability7. Lighthouse Trailer Resort & Marina
"Came across this property while on the hunt for a getaway from the Vegas heat."
"Very friendly hosting staff. Quirky because it feels like you’re staying at someone’s cabin. There’s an outdoor tool shop at the front, a little fish cleaning cabin that make you feel at home."
from $55 - $90 / night
Check Availability8. Cherry Valley Lakes
"They will allow you to stay for free if you listen to their pitch. There are several other campgrounds included with the membership."
"Kind staff. Clean fun small park"
9. Mojave River Forks Regional Park
"The Pacific Crest Trail passes nearby. It is away from the populated cities, but not far from them. It still gives you a sense of seclusion."
"Nice place to camp, weather is around 75 during the day and about 50 to 36 degrees cold through out the night. Has everything you'll need. Bathrooms are close by, showers HOT water available."
from $3 - $40 / night
Check Availability10. Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground
"Easy access to the hot springs and no services to speak of. Basically a patch of dirt you can occupy for $10 a night. Loved it."
"Super fun place to visit with the hot springs trail. Went in January with snowfall, hardly any campers and nature all around! Two nights are perfect."
from $10 - $119 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 13 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 1 hr 43 min from San Diego, CA
- 1 hr 55 min from Oxnard, CA
- 2 hrs 21 min from El Centro, CA
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Glamping Reviews near Highland, CA
391 Reviews of 43 Highland Campgrounds
- Michael E.
ScoutReflection Lake RV Park
Don't visit too expensive
Has a security guard that thought she was God or something like that. Never seen anybody or place so petty on the place and still searching for the championship horseshoe pits and I can't stop talking about the dark green of the fishing lakes and the fish swimming on their sides
- W
William Y.ScoutHuttopia Paradise Springs
Nice place, bring your own water
It was a nice place and the people were nice. I checked with the staff on day one if their water was potable. They confirmed everything is potable. My dog had explosive diarrhea day 1 and by the time I got home I had fever and diarrhea. It’s been a rough ride ever since. My dog and I did not share food. We only used the tap as a water source. My husband ate all of our food any only drank store bought drinks. No water. He’s fine. Just me and the dog riding it out. Don’t learn my lesson the hard way. Bring your own water and enjoy it.
- Rachel M.
TravelerNorth Shore Campground - Lake Arrowhead
DogWood Ca
Beautiful, well maintenance, great experience. So clean.
- HHope H.Guide
Serrano
Very Well Cared For Campground
I came through for an overnight on my trip down from SEKI and ultimately toward the southeastern USA. The drive in was not the most enjoyable, bumpy with 15mph hairpins, but the campground was quiet, and the showers we're VERY clean and hot... (They are push button, but you can keep pushing the button every 8 seconds (it lasts only 10 if you don't). The cleanliness of this place alone would leave it on my list of potential return stops.
- RRose C.Scout
Thousand Trails Wilderness Lakes RV Resort
T T. Gem
This campground has good amenities, more than most and quite close to shopping and dining. They offer full rv hookups and both 30 and 50 amp sites.
- TTed D.Traveler
San Bernardino National Forest Wild Horse Equestrian Campground
Watkins Glen OK
When I booked at the reservation site I screenshot that water and 30 amp power was available at my site. There is NO water hook up. Overall it’s good 7 out of 10. Lots to do within 2 hours of this place. Staying for 6 days.
- Dick T.Guide
Marion Mountain
I enjoyed four peaceful days
I have some reservations about writing this review because my experience at this campground was wonderful. I enjoyed four peaceful days there, and, surprisingly, there were never more than three campers present. The other visitors were all gray-haired, which contributed to the serenity—there were no barking dogs, loud generators, music, or screaming kids. I spoke with some long-time campers who advised against visiting during holiday weekends and summer; they warned that it can turn chaotic. Marion Mountain, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, exudes character and has a relaxed atmosphere that is not geared for partying, although some attempt to make it so. This campground strictly allows only tent camping and very small teardrop trailers or camper vans; RVs and fifth-wheelers are not permitted. The upper loop(sites 1-5) is great for van or tent camping, but parking is limited to one car/van per site, with no extra parking available. This restriction minimizes the flow of day hikers and keeps the campground tranquil. The inside loop features flatter ground for pitching tents, but it does come with close campsites, reducing privacy since the road rings around sites six through ten, which require a short walk to access. On the lower loop, the outside sites are sloped, and you also need to walk to them. The interior sites here are flat but closely packed, creating a cramped environment. I rated this campground one star for weekends and holidays, but it earns five stars on weekdays and in the shoulder seasons. I would absolutely return, but definitely not on weekends! If I want to hear screaming kids and barking dogs, I can just visit my grandkids. If you value a peaceful camping experience, choose your timing wisely!
Tarquin P.GuideHappy Traveler RV Park
Great location, Pricey and a bit tired
But overall it worked for us. The sites have large hedges between them which is nice for privacy. It all felt a bit tired and could do with some TLC, but if we needed to stay in Palm Springs again this would work
Guide to Highland
The San Bernardino Mountain range around Highland, California, sits at elevations between 4,000-11,000 feet, creating distinct temperature zones throughout the year. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing at higher elevations while summer days reach the 80s at lower campsites. Several glamping sites near Highland have adapted to this climate pattern by offering climate-controlled accommodations and insulated structures.
What to do
Hiking to Bonita Falls: Access the trailhead near Bonita Ranch Campground for a moderate hike to the waterfall. "Easy access to a pretty trail right behind the campground. Very quiet and interspersed with long time stayers and temporary campers," notes Heather L.
Biking around Big Bear Lake: Explore the paved lakeside trails that connect to Serrano Campground. "We loved camping here. Beautiful, pristine campground with bike trails/walking paths around the lake. The town is bike friendly. Weather is perfect in August," shares Trey T.
Fishing at stocked lakes: Try your luck at various stocked lakes near Highland. "There are 3 lakes that are stocked weekly or bi weekly. It's fun to watch the ducks & the pelicans flying around and landing & swimming on the water," mentions Jeanine V. about Fisherman's Retreat.
What campers like
Cooler temperatures: The higher elevation provides relief from summer heat. "We camped here the last weekend before they closed for the winter, after Thanksgiving. The campground was clean, quiet, and had a decent amount of space between sites," reports Nicole W. about Serrano.
Quiet evenings: Many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere at North Shore Campground. "The sites are well spaced, good tree cover. Very nice patch of land. Quiet. Lake Arrowhead Village is 4 miles away," explains Andrew B.
Hot springs access: Some sites offer proximity to natural hot springs. "Went in January with snowfall, hardly any campers and nature all around! Two nights are perfect," says Kelly Anne M. about Deep Creek Hot Springs.
What you should know
Fire restrictions change seasonally: Check current conditions before planning campfires. "They have fire rings but fires are not always permitted so be sure to check with the station just at the bottom of Keller Peak road," advises Kristil C. about Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites.
Limited facilities at some sites: Many yellow post sites lack amenities. "This is yellow post camping so it's hit or miss if you can get one. Do your homework and learn what you need to know ahead of time - esp regarding fires," explains Kate W.
Weather variability: Prepare for temperature swings. "Weather is around 75 during the day and about 50 to 36 degrees cold throughout the night. Has everything you'll need," notes Martin O. from Mojave River Forks.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and water access. "We were in Serrano for 2 nights past Memorial Day and it was wonderful. The campsites are clean, have clean bathrooms/shower access, and they sell firewood for $10. Town is only 10 minutes away for groceries," shares Rachel H.
Spacious sites for larger groups: Some campgrounds offer larger sites for families. "We had a double spot and it was very spacious which is what we were looking for because we had 5 kids, 4 dogs, and 7 adults," mentions Brittany N. about Serrano.
Glamping options for comfort: Luxury glamping close to Highland, California provides more comfortable family accommodation. "It has what you need but small and super close to a busy freeway. Pool, spa (not working, currently), clubhouse, playground, 2 catch and release ponds, horse shoes," shares Elizabeth S. about Cherry Valley Lakes.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for levelness: Check site descriptions carefully. "Our site wasn't super flat," notes Christian N. about North Shore Campground.
Hookup availability: Full hookups are available at certain sites. "This place is awesome full hookups lots to do trails and not to mention right on top of the creek. Friendly staff helpful too restrooms r clean showers clean too," shares Sara H. about Bonita Ranch.
Seasonal accessibility: Some glamping facilities near Highland have limited seasonal access. "Little family owned RV spot—some long termers. Everyone super nice. Big spot, shade of trees, walk down to lake. Full hookup. 7 minutes to big bear lake town. Hiking trails out front gate. Probably not big rig friendly," advises Ashley M. about Lighthouse Trailer Resort.
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