4 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Huttopia Paradise Springs provides luxury canvas tents and cabins in a serene forest setting near Mount Wilson, with electricity, comfortable beds, and private outdoor spaces. Amenities include a market for essentials, picnic tables at each site, drinking water, and showers and toilets. The property features 71 glamping accommodations with varying layouts, all maintaining a rustic-chic aesthetic while providing modern comforts. Camp Williams Resort similarly offers glamping accommodations with electric hookups, showers, and toilets along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River. According to a camper, "A small rushing creek, a friendly staff, a great little Restaurant, and 3 quiet nights...We had full hookups and a shady spot. Couldn't ask for more!"
Little Pine campground provides glamping options with spectacular mountain views, particularly from Site #13 which offers a more secluded experience with panoramic vistas. The campground maintains drinking water access, clean toilets, and fire pits equipped with cooking grates. Trails surround the property for hiking enthusiasts wanting to explore the Angeles National Forest terrain. One visitor noted, "Love this place. Makes you feel like you're on top of the world." Millard Trail campground offers additional glamping opportunities in a creek-side setting with several glamping units situated along a stream that flows through summer months. Both locations require self-registration and payment at entrance kiosks, with sites typically filling quickly on weekends but remaining more accessible midweek for spontaneous getaways. Campfire permits may be required depending on seasonal fire restrictions.
"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
"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."
"It's a very hot campground close to a road and train. Sites are big. Tons of things to do for adults and children."
"Pool is also not heated. Good restrooms and showers. Bathrooms are heated for those cold days. Plenty of bathrooms around."
"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
"This campground has pit toilets and no running water. If you are in LA and looking for the back-country feel without a long drive, this is just a 3 mile hike or ride up the canyon from Altadena."
"There's no running water but the creek is usually running so bring something to treat the water."
"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."
"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
"Really incredible location, was snow to book last minute by calling and checking for availability. Can't reserve by phone but was able to confirm availability."
"It is accommodating for some different size vehicles and has direct beach access and some amenities such as fire pits on the beach. It’s hard to get a better view than this one"
from $65 - $80 / 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"
"The drive up to the campsite and view from any location in the park is gorgeous. There’s lot of families and big groups around - so great for big groups but not if you’re looking for peace and quiet."
"Spacious campsites with fire pits, and clean bathrooms (bring your own hand soap). Be aware of the limited hours for entering with a vehicle (8am-10pm). Would definitely camp here again!"
Available next weekend
from $45 - $225 / night
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.
TravelerNice spot with great hiking. Limited facilities. No hookups. $1 for 2 minute shower (tokens).
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
GuideStopped here on a Friday night after spending the day in Simi Valley. It was a ghost town, with only one other campsite occupied that showed no movement or activity at all. The train isn’t running in the overnight hours, so that’s a plus, but the vibe at the lower campsite is making it tough to sleep nonetheless. Two stars for a clean bathroom.
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.
Scoutdon’t try to reach out to this park via phone with any questions, they won’t answer you. they won’t even answer the phone when their own reservation agents are calling them. gates close strictly at 10 so if you’re camping here make sure to show up by then. showed up at 9:58 after leaving a music festival early to make sure i made it on time, and their staff was immensely rude to me about not making it on time. the morning staff is incredibly nice, apologizing for the problems and giving me advice. the night staff though has a problem and they take it out on their visitors. for how rude they were to me, somehow the campsite across from me showed up at 11pm, so seems like they pick and choose who to give problems. avoid camping here. campsites are very close together and nothing special.
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!
ScoutGreat hikes all around and close to beaches and city. Good sites were 26, 7, 49.
Camping near Mount Wilson provides access to diverse terrain in the Angeles National Forest at elevations between 5,500-5,700 feet. The area experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures frequently exceeding 80°F and cooler fall conditions with nighttime temperatures dropping into the 40s. Several campgrounds offer yurt accommodations and canvas structures as alternatives to traditional tent camping.
Hiking with water features: The West Fork Trail Campground provides access to multiple creeks for cooling off during summer months. "A lovely creek runs south-west along the edge of the campground... There is lots of good hiking nearby," notes one visitor to Millard Trail Campground.
Movie location exploration: Malibu Creek State Park contains former film sets accessible via hiking trails. "The state park is a former movie set and is filled with easily accessible trails for hiking and some for mountain biking. The primary trails were open fire roads with off-shoots to lakes, pools, meadows, and more," reports a camper at Malibu Creek State Park Campground.
Wildlife observation: Coyotes, bobcats and numerous bird species inhabit the area. A visitor to Malibu Creek noted, "The wildlife is abundant. There is plenty of birdwatching, and coyotes were wandering through the park and campground without fear... On a hike right out of the park a few hundred yards, I came across a pair of bobcats—mom and cub—making their way to a running creek."
Panoramic mountain vistas: Site #13 at Little Pine Campground offers particularly good views. "I've stayed here before and love the view it offers. Site #13 feels more secluded than other sites on the campground. Only problem was it's on a slope," reports a visitor.
Convenient beach access: Oceanside camping options provide alternatives to mountain yurt camping near Mount Wilson. "The park is right next to the beach, walk 1 minute and you're there. There's also a bike path that goes for miles both north or south - great for an early workout," writes a camper at Dockweiler Beach RV Park.
Spacious sites with amenities: Campgrounds in the region frequently offer full hookups and comfortable setups. "Our rental spot has 3 trees, a picnic table, a firepit, level parking(!) and full hookups. We will be back for sure, especially since it's less than an hour from home," notes a visitor to Bonelli Bluffs.
High-traffic trail access: Some campgrounds serve as popular trailheads with regular hiker traffic. "This campground is situated at a popular trailhead... But, this is also a high-traffic area on spring and summer weekends," reports a camper at Millard Trail.
Vehicle security concerns: Car break-ins occur at some campgrounds. "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," warns a visitor at Millard Trail Camp.
Fire restrictions: Many areas have seasonal fire bans or specific requirements. A camper at Camp Williams Resort notes, "Port o pities, and restroom, showers, store and even restaurant we like options and you got them we keep going back," but does not mention traditional campfires, which are often restricted.
Short, accessible hikes: Family-friendly trails suit younger hikers. "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," recommends a visitor.
Activities beyond hiking: Some locations offer additional recreation options. "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, Park for kids and plenty more," reports a visitor to Bonelli Bluffs.
Proximity to supplies: Grocery stores near several campgrounds provide easy access to needed items. "As a bonus, there is a Ralph's just up the street, so you'll never be far from anything you'd need," notes a visitor to Malibu Creek State Park.
Size considerations: Many campgrounds have limitations for larger vehicles. "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," cautions a visitor to Fairplex RV Park.
Site selection based on noise: RVers should consider proximity to roads and airports when selecting sites. "You will hear each and every of the planes taking off from LAX, but at one point you don't hear them anymore. It was not really annoying, but that flight at 5a was..." notes a camper at Dockweiler Beach RV Park.
Seasonal RV access: Tent-focused campgrounds may not accommodate larger rigs during certain seasons. A visitor to Soledad Canyon notes, "After experiencing both amenities this place is more or less for RVs... for RVs couldn't be happier plus the people here are nice and friendly."
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