Best Equestrian Camping near Oak Park, CA
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Oak Park, CA (12)
1. Malibu Creek State Park Campground
El Nido, California30 Reviews•59 Photos•846 SavesOne of the best places for Malibu Camping is Malibu Creek State Park, just 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles, features hiking, fishing, bird watching, mountain biking, rock climbing and horseback riding opportunities. Fourteen-mile Malibu Creek is the principal watercourse of the Santa Monica Mountains that ends at Malibu Lagoon. There are 15 miles of streamside trail through oak and sycamore woodlands on chaparral-covered slopes. Following the trail along Malibu Creek State Park, the visitor will be treated to spectacular vistas, including volcanic rock gorges, scenic pools, and breathtaking views of the Las Virgenes Valley and Malibu Canyon. Previous to being opened to the public in 1976, the park was used extensively to film numerous movies and TV shows, such as Planet of the Apes and MAS*H. Most of the park's land holdings were donated by Bob Hope, with later significant acquisitions from Ronald Reagan and 20th Century Fox.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$225 / night
2. Tapo Canyon Park
Simi Valley, California11 Reviews•20 Photos•94 SavesTapo Canyon Regional Park is located in the midst of the rolling hills and canyons of the Santa Susana Mountains, north of Simi Valley. Hikers, equestrian riders, and mountain bikers enjoy this rugged and rural park, which features picnic areas, A group use area, playground, an equestrian arena, restroom and shower facility, and an RV campground with 16 full hook ups. Cell service is spotty depending on carrier.
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- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
3. Musch Trail Camp — Topanga State Park
Topanga, California5 Reviews•9 Photos•183 SavesNow Open
Located in the cliffs and canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains, Topanga State Park features 36 miles of trails through open grassland, live oaks and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
The park is located entirely within the Los Angeles city limits and is considered the world’s largest wildland within the boundaries of a major city. Excellent recreational opportunities for hikers as well as mountain bikers (restricted to fire roads) and equestrians.
The park is bound on the south by Pacific Palisades and Brentwood, on the west by Topanga Canyon, and on the east by Rustic Canyon. Numerous geologic formations can be found in the park, including earthquake faults, marine fossils, volcanic intrusions, and a wide variety of sedimentary formations.
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- Tents
- Equestrian
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
$7 / night
4. Valencia Travel Village
Valencia, California7 Reviews•3 Photos•42 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
5. Reyes Creek Campground
Pine Mountain Club, California15 Reviews•47 Photos•312 SavesOverview
Hammock spots, dipping holes and a fishing stream make Reyes Creek Campground an ideal hideaway. Located near the Sespe Wilderness alongside Reyes Creek you will find renewal and replenishment, Reyes Creek-style.
Recreation
Trail hiking, fishing, swimming, group camping, mountain biking, hunting, horseback riding, nature viewing, and recreational mining are favored activities. Day trips to higher elevation snow play in the winter is also enjoyed.
Natural Features
This shaded streamside campground located at 3,500 feet elevation boasts an ample supply of riparian oak and cottonwood trees. The creek area is well shaded and runs year-round. Overhead you may catch a glimpse of red-tailed hawks soaring above the trees. If you are lucky, you may see a California condor!
Nearby Attractions
Located south of Ozena Valley, this campground provides access to the Sespe Wilderness via the Reyes Creek Trail linking to the Piedra Blanc National Recreation Trail. This site is the trailhead for Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca National Recreation Area ideal for hiking or mountain biking.
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- Group
$150 - $154 / night
6. Horse Flats Campground
Juniper Hills, California8 Reviews•31 Photos•401 SavesDue to winter road damage, low clearance vehicles are not recommended. At a Glance: 5,000' elevation 26 campsites There is currently no piped water available at Horse Flat Campground. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires. Equestrian facilities include 4 corrals, hitching rails $12 per night per site. Campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. No reserving or holding of campsites allowed. Checkout/Change of day is at 11 am. Maximum RV length 20 feet - No Hookups What to Expect Horse Flats Campground offers 26 campsites with plentiful shade options at a lofty 5000-foot elevation. It also has accessible hiking opportunities such as the Silver Moccasin National Recreation Trail, some excellent areas for mountain bikers, and, as the name implies, equestrian resources that include with four corrals and several more hitching posts. It is an easy 90-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles up Angeles Crest Highway (HWY 2) to inhale crisp mountain air scented with Jeffrey Pines and Mountain Mahogany. Mt Hillyer's silhouette and various wildlife make for an excellent backdrop for a day hike. With it being only 18 miles as the crow flies from downtown, it makes for a quick easy getaway from the summer heat.
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- Group
$12 / night
7. Bear Canyon Campground
Altadena, California3 Reviews•11 Photos•268 Saves- Pets
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- Equestrian
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8. Seabreeze At Seal Beach
Seal Beach, California9 Reviews•11 Photos•151 Saves- Pets
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- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
9. Halfmoon Campground
Frazier Park, California2 Reviews•9 Photos•181 SavesJeffery Pine shaded camp near creek. Dirt road to camp normally accessible by 2 wheel drive vehicle.
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- Fires
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- Equestrian
- Picnic Table
10. Malibu Mountaintop Ocean View
Be the first to review!Topanga, California•29 Saves- Pets
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- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$100 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Oak Park
99 Reviews of 12 Oak Park Campgrounds
Ryan W.
Legend
Malibu Creek State Park Campground
Convenient to Wilderness and Luxury
Three miles from a the grocery and only minutes from north LA, you'll find a basic campground with flush toilets, coin showers, and easily accessible hiking trails. The sites are basic with campfire pit and grill, open space for a tent or rv, and picnic table. The inner circle of sites abuts the bathrooms and is better for groups. The outer rings on three sides have nice views, but some sites on the south side are shorter and abut a fence.
We stayed in site 59 which had a really nice shade tree and great views of a meadow and the cliffs out the back of the site. The sites are fairly open and close to each other, so be prepared to hear everything, and because the campground is close to the city it is popular with groups and families.
The campground was under fire warning all weekend, but faux wood (javalog or duraflame) and charcoal was still allowed. The camphost sold Javalogs, and there were plenty of options at the nearby Albertson's.
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. It was easy to imagine you weren't anywhere close to the city. During a holiday weekend the trails were fairly busy with day-use hikers, but even then, it was easy to get away and be on trails alone if you wanted. There is also a visitor center in the park, but it has limited hours.
The wildlife is abundant. There is plenty of birdwatching, and coyotes were wandering through the park and campground without fear. If you have a dog with you make sure they don't try join the pack. 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.I'd recommend a visit if you're looking for a close to town escape.
Julian M.
GuideMalibu Creek State Park Campground
Amazing experience, beautiful sunset
Great campground, Great spots but unfortunately bit expensive .Very disappointed about the rules regarding fire, but I understood. I left from the campground after the sunset...fire allowed only with courchal...
- AAlvin C.
Scout
Seabreeze At Seal Beach
Only Military and Only RV's
The Dyrt shows "Tent" sites, but it's only for RVs
- MMichael K.Scout
Malibu Creek State Park Campground
Solid campground
Good campground, convenient location, nice WiFi. Sites are pretty close together, some sites had limited sun in December.
Leslie R.Legend
Musch Trail Camp — Topanga State Park
Well maintained
Although it’s not the most scenic campground itself, the state park has plenty of beauty to offer on its hiking trails. Not a single other party at the campsite on a Tuesday in September. The facilities and grounds were well maintained. Pretty short hike from the parking lot.
- AApril Y.
Traveler
Tapo Canyon Park
Clean and quiet, except for the birds
This is a very nice campground near everything but still away from it all. No issues parking our 42' 5th wheel here. Clean and quiet despite the peacocks. They can be rather loud when startled. I swear they could hear my morning alarm and squawked their disapproval. The camp host Shawn is AMAZING! Bathrooms are very clean. Showers are coin operated. DO NOT expect cell service. I could only work from this spot by placing my mobile HomeFi router on top of the camper. Our Verizon phones were paper weights. Make sure your reservations are complete online before arriving. The Rangers check the spots multiple times a week. The kids enjoyed the playground and fields. It's not uncommon to see and hear movie/TV production crews at the filming locations along the road. Pet friendly but be careful at night. Mountain lions were spotted while there.
Brian C.
RangerSeabreeze 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.
- RRoxyTraveler
Reyes Creek Campground
Nice stay but cold
Reyes Creek was great. The drive was nice, very scenic. The campsite was nice but small. Campsites are very, very close together. Some are smaller than others. Especially closer to the creek are smaller. The bathrooms are very clean for a campsite bathroom. Jade was very helpful and informative. She told us about two trails, we did the lighter one that was very nice. I can see this place being very nice in the summer. The weather on the apps are wrong. You have to google a few things to get the right weather. It was much colder than expected at night, woke up to 29 degrees F and ice on my tent and car windows. Other people with us said they had ice in their tent.
- JJani S.Scout
Malibu Creek State Park Campground
Peaceful and picturesque
Nice, small campground with hiking trails easily accessible. It was green and lush in the campground and the hillsides after a lot of rain. The sites are nicely spaced out. The sites with the best views are 59, 61 and 63.
- WWilliam M.Guide
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.
Care B.LegendTapo Canyon Park
Meh
Cleanliness: 10/10 Privacy: 0/10 Location: 5/10 nice park but super close to the street and other vehicles. Service: in some areas, one bar (att) Area: close to food etc just right down the hill. I used to live in this area, had no idea this was here. If you need something in this area this is a good spot, but I wouldn’t stop by choice if you could keep going somewhere more interesting.
Don’t forget quarters for showers! Wonderful playground if you have kids. Lots of grass for dogs too
- Care B.Legend
Tapo Canyon Park
Meh
Cleanliness: 10/10 Privacy: 0/10 Location: 5/10 nice park but super close to the street and other vehicles. Service: in some areas, one bar Area: close to food etc
Jonah E.ScoutReyes Creek Campground
Love this spot. No campsite map, made one here.
I love this campground, but reserving a site is a pain since there isn't a site map. Here's the sites in the main loop. Hope you all find this helpful!
- Andrea A.Traveler
Musch Trail Camp — Topanga State Park
Cheap and Easy
Park for $7/night at Trippet Ranch and hike one mile to the campgrounds. It’s an easy hike and very quiet. Nice views during the day. Currently closed for repairs though.
- Andrea A.Traveler
Malibu Creek State Park Campground
Clean and Quiet
This campground is clean and quiet and the gate is open late (until 10:00pm) so you can check in late if need be. This place is a little expensive ($45/night plus online booking fee), but it’s very clean and well maintained. Showers are coin operated and cold. Flush toilets and sinks are available as well.
Josh F.Guide
Horse Flats Campground
Peaceful
Bring some bug spray if you’re bugged by bugs. Other than that there was plenty of space for plenty of campers.
Luissimo M.TravelerHorse Flats Campground
Nicely Secluded
No individual campsites. They’re set up in groups 2, 3 or 4 But it’s probably never a problem as this place doesn’t seem to get lots of visitors. It is a nice place and campground with lots of trees that provide some shade during the day. Sadly (because of our ongoing drought) trees and vegetation are in great need of water. I’d love to come back here after a rainy day.
Bring lots of mosquito repellent. You will need it.
- Madii R.Scout
Valencia Travel Village
Lovely stay!
The people here are so nice, the pool is clean and rarely busy from what we have seen. The shop has everything we have needed and the views are gorgeous 😍
- JJaime E.Traveler
Reyes Creek Campground
Perfect little spot
First off, Jade the camp host, has to be one of the nicest people We’ve ever met! Super helpful and informative! We stumbled across this place as our original plan fell apart. Lucked out on a site and enjoyed a quiet, relaxing overnight trip. Sites were clean and kept up, bathrooms were clean and there was a nice little creek, perfect for a stroll.
Kent M.TravelerMalibu Creek State Park Campground
Well maintained
Clean and well maintained. There are many trails to explore.
- RRaymond C.Traveler
Sulpher Springs Campground
Awesome Secluded Hike-In Campsite
Parked at Three Points parking lot and hiked about 3.5 miles on the PCT. I believe it has 5 campsites with tables and fire pits. Beautiful river runs in the middle and an added bonus is that it has 2 outhouses. Truly a beautiful secluded campsite.
Swan R.GuideReyes Creek Campground
Sweet campground
The host Jade was one of the most friendliest host we’ve ever met. There are raccoons, squirrels and deers around. Nice little creek runs next to campsites and hiking trail. The ghost town was fun, too.
Michael C.LegendValencia Travel Village
Nice people, great little store
North of LA. Easy to get to when traveling south. Staff very kind and helpful.
- JJerome A.Traveler
Halfmoon Campground
Beautiful Remote Campsite
Spare of the moment trip idea lead me to finding this campsite. Coming from Frazier, CA I was able to access the camp site with a 2012 Chevy Equinox LS FWD (By no means an off-roading vehicle) and return back home with no issues. The drive down into the little valley is spectacular. There are few cool rock faces on the drive into camp which I had a great time doing some bouldering. The campground was shared by one other vehicle and it was fantastic. The site was pretty clean! Only found and picked up the usual (glass, caps, twist ties, styrofoam, toilet paper, etc.) There are a lot of trails near by and the scenery is pretty incredible.
- jjaime G.Scout
Tapo Canyon Park
Close to home and awesome !
We live in Simi and we’re looking for a close place to test out our new travel trailer and we found this awesome gem of a campground. It’s super clean, has all the hook ups and was only 10 minutes away. I highly recommend this campground!
- RRyan H.Scout
Malibu Creek State Park Campground
Malibu State Creek Tent Camping
Showers cost $1 for 4 minutes, but dollar must be converted to tokens first. Clean bathrooms and showers with multiple trash receptacles available! Very close to Malibu Canyon Road and houses
Bryn N.TravelerMalibu Creek State Park Campground
Gorgeous and communal spot
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. The gate to enter does close at 10 though you can always leave and all the amenities were well maintained!
Guide to Oak Park
Horse camping in California offers a unique way to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to saddle up and enjoy nature.
Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities like water and corrals
- At Musch Trail Camp — Topanga State Park, you'll find picnic tables and restrooms, making it a convenient stop for horse campers.
- Reyes Creek Campground features a lovely creek nearby, providing a refreshing water source for both you and your horse.
- Horse Flats Campground offers a rustic experience with picnic tables and vault toilets, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
Tips for equestrian camping near Simi Valley, California
- When visiting Tapo Canyon Park, ensure your reservations are complete online, as rangers frequently check the spots.
- Be cautious of wildlife while camping at Tapo Canyon Park, as mountain lions have been spotted in the area.
- Bring plenty of water and supplies when heading to Horse Flats Campground, as there are no water hookups available.
Enjoy various activities while horse camping
- At Musch Trail Camp — Topanga State Park, you can hike the scenic trails that wind through the park, offering beautiful views and a chance to connect with nature.
- Reyes Creek Campground is ideal for those who enjoy hiking, with trails nearby that lead to stunning landscapes and wildlife sightings.
- Experience the thrill of bouldering and hiking at Horse Flats Campground, where you can explore the surrounding Angeles National Forest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Oak Park, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Oak Park, CA is Malibu Creek State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 30 reviews.
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