3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Fairplex RV Park in Pomona and Bonelli Bluffs in San Dimas provide luxurious glamping accommodations just minutes from La Verne. The canvas glamping tents at Fairplex RV Park feature comfortable beds with quality linens, climate control, and electricity – a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and indoor comfort. Nearby, Bonelli Bluffs offers lakeside glamping with stylish yurts that include private decks overlooking Puddingstone Lake. "We had an amazing time at Bonelli Bluffs! The views around the outskirts of B loop are just lovely," noted one guest. Both locations provide full bathroom facilities with hot showers, kitchenettes for preparing meals, and communal fire pits for evening gatherings. The safari-style accommodations at these sites maintain a connection to nature while eliminating the hassles of traditional camping.
Lakefront views at Bonelli Bluffs create an ideal backdrop for glampers seeking both relaxation and adventure. The park connects directly to miles of hiking and biking trails that wind around Puddingstone Lake, where visitors can kayak, fish, or swim at designated beach areas. According to a camper, "There is camping, horseback riding, fishing, trails, biking, hiking, picnics, you can use your jet skies in designated areas, swimming on the pool areas, kayaking, and plenty more." The Fairplex glamping sites position guests within walking distance of the Los Angeles County Fair and other major events when in season. Both locations remain open year-round with peak seasons in spring and fall when temperatures are most comfortable for enjoying canvas tent camping. Reservations are required, particularly for weekend stays when these boutique camping experiences fill quickly with visitors from across Southern California.
"Pool lacks parking nearby"
"I loved this place, this hidden gem is located in the in the middle of the city, with the feel of the outdoor."
from $76 - $88 / night
"Although you are packed in pretty tightly like sardines it's a friendly environment very welcoming just the larger of your RV is little bit harder it might be to park they do offer full hookups they have"
"car there in the parking lot can seem like it's a mile away even though it's not that far away very pleased with it very noisy with the traffic going by if that's where your spot is by the road but away from"
"You won't be able to drive up to your campsite. You have to carry your gear in a short distance from the parking lot."
"The campground was not busy and this allowed me to pick a spot hidden away from others. There are restrooms and a place to get water, but when I was there the showers were closed. "
Available this weekend
from $35 - $175 / night
"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
"A small rushing creek, a friendly staff, a great little Restuarant, and 3 quiet nights. We enjoyed the small location with about 3 RV sites available for overnights."
"Love this little campsite close to home! Clean. Organized and just felt safe....so close to home and the rustic feel of it was just enjoyable for our family"
from $75 - $120 / night
"It wasn't until the next morning that I began to appreciate the surroundings. The freeway noise became soothing. The showers clean, the grass maintained."
"You're nearby to all the stores you could ever need but you're also around a lot of wild life. The staff is friendly and the whole RV park is beautiful."
from $90 / night
"We stayed on site 15, with a great view. Fire pit came in handy with a cooking grate and parking spaces are large enough for a small RV."
"Never hard to find a spot to set up camp, as it wasnt over crowded either time we went. Cool scenery, and great hiking."
from $20 / night
"Nice bathrooms and hot showers with laundry on location. Good amount of space between sites. Very short drive or 20ish minute walk to Disneyland. Extremely helpful and kind staff."
"They have a nice, small pool area, bbq areas, a club house, clean bathrooms and showers and WiFi. The R.V. Park is within walking to the Disneyland park."
from $70 - $95 / night
"Cool drive to get to the campground. You drive up and down these hilly roads up the mountain to get there. Once there, there's a parking lot that fits about 20 cars."
"Fun little campground with decent facilities and beautiful surroundings. Lots of trails all around with a nice hike of about 1/2 mile up to Millard Falls that is easy for kids and grown ups."
"Great location - especially for southern CA where so much of the camping/backpacking is scrubby and in the sun, etc. Most of this trail is under cover, beautiful and well maintained."
ScoutBeautiful spot on seal Beach naval weapons command base. A bit pricey, but has showers and free laundry facilities seems to be on the flight path to John Wayne Airport beautiful grounds must have a DBIDS card to get in and out of base if not military.
TravelerThey speak so highly of Dockweiler RV Park, but they forget to say that it has no WiFi, and poor cell phone reception as well. I reserved a space, they made me pay in advance for the whole 3 weeks. They helped me park the camper… avd they never said anything about no wifi. I feel the rv site has been misrepresented. “Oh, well, wifi works in the office, but not even 5 spaces away”. I live alone in my RV. No wifi means I’m sitting here alone in a dead RV. Lonely. Everyone has wifi, yet they don’t mention they don’t , nor even cell phone reception, usually. I get only 1 bar
ScoutHas 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
ScoutIt 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.
GuideSome of the campground seems very nice and some is the exact opposite. Pool is very nice and HUGE. But, there are entire sections of this campground that have just faded into non-existent. The bathrooms aren’t great. There are a lot of stationary campers(or what looks to be…) which isn’t really our favorite site to see. But, it was included with our membership and we aren’t going to leave to go pay for somewhere else.
TravelerBeautiful, well maintenance, great experience. So clean.
LegendGeneral: Two sections: RV camping and dry camping
Site Quality: If you have a larger RV and/or need hookups, you will be in a parking space with ZERO privacy between spaces (it is literally a parking space!). If you have a small RV or van conversion (smaller than 19 feet), there is dry camping. Concrete driveway; minimal privacy but a direct view of the beach. You must have a bed, dinette, sink, and small water supply to be in these spots. A concrete picnic table is included in each site.
Bath/Shower: Six-digit codes (that change regularly) needed to enter (and a different one for each bathroom). One all-in-one with a sink, toilet, urinal, and diaper changing station. The other has two shower stalls, two toilets, and one sink. The shower in the one closest to the dry camping area left much to be desired. I couldn’t get the ADA-accessible shower to work, and the other one had a push-button flow that took some time to get warm and had to be repeatedly pushed to complete the shower. Hooks and bench are outside the shower stall, compromising privacy. My biggest disappointment, however, was that there were NO electrical outlets. I took a chance and walked to the other end of the campground (by the entrance and full hookup sites) where I discovered the bathroom was much nicer. Not only did it have electrical outlets, but it looked like the showers were much nicer.
Activities/Amenities: You are right on the beach! There is a paved path for walking, running, or bicycling. Laundry was temporarily out of order when we were there.
There are very limited options for camping in this area, and the price was $55/night for dry camping. You are in the direct flight path of LAX, so have earplugs at the ready if the sound of jet planes overhead is not your thing!
ScoutCalled them around 5 times over several times on different days. They only allow a minimum of 2 nights stay. They had no spaces available 2 nights in a row. But there were multiple spots avaible on our nights. So i told them i didnt mind moving the RV, but they didnt want to cooperate on that and rather leave the spots open.
RangerWhen you book a beachfront site in the flight path of LAX, you know there’s some things, and they do indeed have those things, but on the beach and close to the action. Great trail system, easier access in and out than I’d hoped, price less insane than I feared. Loud, crowded, and urban.
Camping options near La Verne, California extend beyond the glamping experiences at Fairplex RV Park and Bonelli Bluffs. The San Gabriel Mountains provide a backdrop for diverse camping experiences at elevations ranging from 800 to 5,000 feet. Summer temperatures in the region can reach above 90°F while winter nights at higher elevations often drop below freezing, requiring campers to pack accordingly.
Waterfront activities: Bonelli Bluffs offers a variety of water recreation options on Puddingstone Lake. As one camper noted, "There is camping, horseback riding, fishing, trails, biking, hiking, picnics, you can use your jet skies in designated areas, swimming on the pool areas, kayaking, and plenty more" (Jessica P.).
Trail exploration: At China Camp State Park, visitors can access numerous hiking paths. "About a 20 minute hike and you can end up at a waterfall which is very pretty. But there are several trails to take for hiking and biking and I saw lots of people doing that" (jonnysunami).
Family recreation: Canyon RV Park provides organized activities beyond traditional camping. "They even have fun events on many of the weekends. The spaces are well spaced out and you're not right on top of your neighbors" (Kerry L.).
Proximity to attractions: Anaheim Harbor RV Park serves as a base for visiting nearby theme parks. "Very short drive or 20ish minute walk to Disneyland. Extremely helpful and kind staff. Close to shopping and stores. On-site guard at night for safety" (Tracey S.).
Natural surroundings: Little Pine Campground provides elevated views and night sky access. "Love this place. Makes you feel like your on top of the world. This place is about 1 hour from Glendale. Best place for a relaxing night of camping under the stars and next to the fire" (Jessica P.).
Creek-side relaxation: Bonita Ranch Campground offers water features and natural settings. "Easy access to a pretty trail right behind the campground. Very quiet and interspersed with long time stayers and temporary campers. Beautiful scenery and we even got a dusting of snow!" (Heather L.).
Site spacing: Camp Williams Resort offers limited RV sites with varying levels of privacy. "A small rushing creek, a friendly staff, a great little Restuarant, and 3 quiet nights. We enjoyed the small location with about 3 RV sites available for overnights" (Richard T.).
Pedestrian traffic: Millard Trail Campground combines camping with day-use hiking access. "First of all this campground is not a campground if you want to get away from people because there is a lot of people passing by looking at you. You can't really be isolated or have privacy" (Jessica P.).
Security concerns: Some locations require additional precautions for vehicles. "Make sure to leave your car doors unlocked, and nothing of value inside. You'd rather have someone root through your car and walk away empty handed than have a window broken and items stolen" (Mathew H.).
Kid-friendly options: Family camping near La Verne includes options with amenities specifically for children. "Families will love this spot for sure! I am camping with my husband and 3 kids and our puppy. The hosts are friendly, cheap firewood, china beach village is just down the road and perfect to explore and swim" (Veronica H.).
Wildlife education: Camping provides opportunities to observe local fauna. "Lots of wildlife! A coyote walked right by us. Brave raccoons. Yellow jackets are pesky. Trees for hammocks" (Laura F.).
Alternative accommodations: Beyond traditional tent camping, yurt camping near La Verne, California offers a comfortable option for families not ready for tent camping. At West Fork Trail Campground, "I've woke in the morning to deer on several occasions" (Will B.).
Space considerations: RV sites vary considerably in size and layout. "Spaces are very tight. Good for 1 nite only stay. Staff was friendly and place is clean but not much room to maneuver a lg. rv. in" (Lawrence P.).
Full hookup options: Some campgrounds offer complete RV services. "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" (Sara H.).
Weather planning: For those staying in yurts or considering yurt camping in La Verne, California's surrounding area, seasonal variations affect comfort levels. "We chose Bonelli for our shakedown trip in our new trailer. SO quiet. Our rental spot has 3 trees, a picnic table, a firepit, level parking and full hookups" (Aostara K.).
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