Best Glamping near Phelan, CA

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Best Glamping Sites Near Phelan, California (34)

    Camper-submitted photo at Bonelli Bluffs near South El Monte, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bonelli Bluffs near South El Monte, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bonelli Bluffs near South El Monte, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bonelli Bluffs near South El Monte, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bonelli Bluffs near South El Monte, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bonelli Bluffs near South El Monte, CA

    1. Bonelli Bluffs

    37 Reviews
    84 Photos
    331 Saves
    South El Monte, California

    Lakeside camping in LA county is possible at Bonelli Bluffs RV resort and campground in San Dimas, California! Our lush property is much more than a place to pull into and rest your head. It's a community surrounded by majestic mountain views, lush landscapes, and resort-style amenities. Vacations should feel special and revitalizing - at Bonelli Bluffs, it's easy.

    We're located just 45 minutes east of Los Angeles, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Here, Bonelli Bluffs offers a peaceful reprieve from city life. Come enjoy nature, relax and explore the nearby attractions in San Dimas, California. Moreover, you don't even need to leave the campgrounds to have a good time. Our amenities include a beach-front park, two sparkling pools, outdoor fire pits, and activities galore.

    While the natural beauty and views bring most visitors to Bonelli Bluffs, the nearby town of San Dimas is also highly appealing. Here, and in the nearby town of Pomona, you'll discover fantastic restaurants, shops and plenty to see and do.

    So, if you're looking for the perfect place to bring your RV or to pitch a tent and camp, you've found it at Bonelli Bluffs. Moreover, we offer hundreds of sites on our 2,000 acres of meticulously preserved campgrounds for RVs and tents. Visit our RV resort in San Dimas, California, to experience the beauty for yourself.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $76 - $88 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Bonita Ranch Campground near Lytle Creek, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bonita Ranch Campground near Lytle Creek, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bonita Ranch Campground near Lytle Creek, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bonita Ranch Campground near Lytle Creek, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bonita Ranch Campground near Lytle Creek, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bonita Ranch Campground near Lytle Creek, CA

    2. Bonita Ranch Campground

    12 Reviews
    20 Photos
    124 Saves
    Lytle Creek, California

    Campsites for Tent or R.V. Camping. Every Site is furnished with water hook-ups and electrical outlets. Our Campground is also furnished with two Dump Stations for you to use at your leisure. Outdoor activities include relaxing by the creek, hiking to the Waterfall, fishing (at times) or just taking in the view of the outdoors — all conveniently located to Disneyland, Coachella, Glen Helen Amphitheater for Big concert shows and San Manual Casino and other area activities. Group Barbecue Pit - We have a large (10’ long) barbecue pit, with a winch to raise the grill, that is designed for large groups Bonita Falls Hike - Bonita Falls Waterfall (a 25 minute hike from our campground) $10.00 to park in campground if you are not camping with us Lytle Creek - Runs along the east edge of the park. It is a small creek that runs year ‘round and is a good sized stream in the spring. Let the kids get wet while you relax by the creek in the shade Nearby: Interstate 15 is six miles away (10-15 minutes). Another 4 miles will bring you to the suburbs of Rancho Cucamonga , Rialto and Fontana where there are many shopping centers, movie theaters, and restaurants. Day Excursions: Auto Club Speedway — 10 miles Disneyland — 55 miles Los Angeles — 60 miles Long Beach — 70 miles (and other beaches similar distance) Palm Springs — 75 miles Big Bear Lake — 55 miles Lake Arrowhead — 40 miles Mt. Baldy (skiing) — 35 miles San Manuel Amphitheater — 7 miles

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $36 / night

    Sandra S.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Serrano near Big Bear Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Serrano near Big Bear Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Serrano near Big Bear Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Serrano near Big Bear Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Serrano near Big Bear Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Serrano near Big Bear Lake, CA

    3. Serrano

    34 Reviews
    105 Photos
    810 Saves
    Big Bear Lake, California

    Overview

    Serrano Campground is a beautiful place for campers to come to enjoy beautiful Big Bear Lake. It is a scenic and fairly modern campground that provides access to a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.

    Recreation

    Visitors enjoy access to a number of hiking and mountain biking trails found within a short distance of the campground. The Alpine Pedal Path and the Cougar Crest Trail are nearby and provide access to the Pacific Crest Trail. The Big Bear Ranger Station is within a mile of the campground. Rangers can provide maps of the area and answer any questions about trails. Fishing and boating at Big Bear Lake are popular activities. The campground does not provide direct access to the lake, but a boat ramp is available about a mile away. Anglers can look forward to a possible catch of trout, bass, catfish, carp, bluegill and crappie, among others.

    Natural Features

    The campground is located in the San Bernardino Mountains, within walking distance of the lake. Accessed by the Rim of the World Scenic Byway, the campground is situated in a mountainous, pine forest setting. Sagebrush grows alongside the paved roads.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (909) 866-8550.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Big Bear Discovery Center is located across the street from the entrance of the campground. A visitor center, interpretive trails and educational programs are available, as well as accessible flush restroom facilities.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Rules & Reservation Policies As you make travel plans that include reservations on Recreation.gov, there are standard policies that apply to most locations of which you should be aware. Do keep in mind, however, that there are many exceptions, so it is best to review reservation information listed on individual facility pages for those policies and procedures that pertain to your specific locations. Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites. Booking Window For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility. Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Tours & Tickets: You may request changes to tour dates at no cost before the arrival date. If you cancel before your tour date, you may be eligible for a refund. Cancellation fees apply. Please check the tour facility description details page for cancellation policies. Permits: Varies by location. Please check the permit details for the permit location. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Tours: A tour or ticket no-show is one who does not cancel a ticket before arrival and does not arrive for the tour. Tour no-shows are not entitled to a refund. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $44 - $91 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor near Cedar Glen, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor near Cedar Glen, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor near Cedar Glen, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor near Cedar Glen, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor near Cedar Glen, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor near Cedar Glen, CA

    4. North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor

    13 Reviews
    51 Photos
    115 Saves
    Cedar Glen, California

    Overview

    North Shore Campground is a quiet place to camp, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities. The campground is nestled among Southern California's pine-covered mountains, providing ample opportunity for outdoor relaxation and recreation.

    Recreation

    The North Shore National Recreation Trail connects the campground with Papoose Lake (trail is not accessible). The 1.7-mile trail descends through a mixed conifer forest and settles along Little Bear Creek, providing scenic views of the surrounding area. Please note, nearby Lake Arrowhead is a private lake.

    Natural Features

    The campground is located 23 miles northeast of San Bernardino in the San Bernardino National Forest. It is about 3 miles from the community of Lake Arrowhead. Settled in an oak woodland environment, the campground is close to many outdoor amenities. Lake Arowhead is a private lake, no access available.

    Nearby Attractions

    Lake Gregory is located 40 minute away and offers fishing, boat rentals and a waterslide park. Lake Arrowhead is a private lake, no public access.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Rules & Reservation Policies As you make travel plans that include reservations on Recreation.gov, there are standard policies that apply to most locations of which you should be aware. Do keep in mind, however, that there are many exceptions, so it is best to review reservation information listed on individual facility pages for those policies and procedures that pertain to your specific locations. Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites. Booking Window For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility. Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Tours & Tickets: You may request changes to tour dates at no cost before the arrival date. If you cancel before your tour date, you may be eligible for a refund. Cancellation fees apply. Please check the tour facility description details page for cancellation policies. Permits: Varies by location. Please check the permit details for the permit location. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Tours: A tour or ticket no-show is one who does not cancel a ticket before arrival and does not arrive for the tour. Tour no-shows are not entitled to a refund. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $29 - $58 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Mojave River Forks Regional Park near Arkabutla Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mojave River Forks Regional Park near Arkabutla Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mojave River Forks Regional Park near Arkabutla Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mojave River Forks Regional Park near Arkabutla Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mojave River Forks Regional Park near Arkabutla Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Mojave River Forks Regional Park near Arkabutla Lake, CA

    5. Mojave River Forks Regional Park

    5 Reviews
    12 Photos
    63 Saves
    Arkabutla Lake, Mississippi

    This recreation area is part of Mojave River Dam

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $3 - $40 / night

    The Dyrt's photo of glamping accommodations at Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon near Acton, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon near Acton, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon near Acton, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon near Acton, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon near Acton, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon near Acton, CA

    6. Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon

    24 Reviews
    78 Photos
    227 Saves
    Acton, California

    Soledad Canyon RV Resort is a beautiful campground with resort-style amenities nestled at the base of the San Gabriel mountains. This Los Angeles RV campground is well shaded with towering cottonwood trees and Italian Stone Pines as well as Palm and Elm trees. It boasts the largest swimming pool in the west surrounded by 15 acres of picnic areas. Our family lodge is large with a lot of activity going on. On the other side of Soledad Canyon RV Resort is an area designed for adults, with a private swimming pool. Our Thousand Trails' Los Angeles RV campground is located about 15 minutes away from major shopping centers and 1 hour from attractions like Universal and Six Flags Magic Mountain, although when you're at Soledad Canyon RV Resort you feel like you're away from it all. Los Angeles RV campground by the San Gabriel mountains Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Soledad Canyon RV & Camping Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites near Green Valley Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites near Green Valley Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites near Green Valley Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites near Green Valley Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites near Green Valley Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites near Green Valley Lake, CA

    7. Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites

    8 Reviews
    19 Photos
    379 Saves
    Green Valley Lake, California

    These 9 Yellow Post sites are individual camping sites. Each campsite will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. No reservations. Each site is limited to a maximum of 8 people at any one time. There is limited parking at these Yellow Post Sites for 2 vehicles. Amenities include 1 picnic table and 1 fire ring per site. There are no restroom facilities or drinking water. Please pack it in - pack it out! During winter, Keller Peak Road closes due to snow accumulation, but it is still possible to hike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski to these sites. These sites are near the Children's Forest Visitor Center, the Children's Forest Exploration Trail, and the Keller Peak Fire Lookout. Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ`s, or gas stoves. Campfires and charcoal BBQ's may not be allowed certain times of the year. Click here for current fire restriction information. Keller Peak Yellow Post Site Map

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground near Arkabutla Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground near Arkabutla Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground near Arkabutla Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground near Arkabutla Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground near Arkabutla Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground near Arkabutla Lake, CA

    8. Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground

    4 Reviews
    13 Photos
    198 Saves
    Arkabutla Lake, Mississippi
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $10 - $119 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Little pine campground near Mount Wilson, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Little pine campground near Mount Wilson, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Little pine campground near Mount Wilson, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Little pine campground near Mount Wilson, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Little pine campground near Mount Wilson, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Little pine campground near Mount Wilson, CA

    9. Little pine campground

    7 Reviews
    31 Photos
    299 Saves
    Mount Wilson, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $12 - $24 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Oak Hills RV Village near Hesperia, CA

    10. Oak Hills RV Village

    1 Review
    19 Saves
    Hesperia, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $36 - $40 / night

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Recent Glamping Reviews near Phelan, California

223 Reviews of 34 Phelan Campgrounds


  • Jake P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground
    Apr. 21, 2021

    Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground

    No shade, go in the cooler months

    Really good site. Showers, pit toilet, running water, but it's 10$ a night. Hardly any shade unless you get a good site. However they have glamping tents and even own personal hotsprings for a ridiculous fee. I didn't stay there. There is supposed to be blm land around there but everyone keeps it a secret on how to get to where you need to go. The hotsprings is clothing optional, so if you don't mind naked people, or you wanna strip down yourself, you should go check it out 💯💯. Went in early April and it was already really warm in the area

  • Heather D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD
    Nov. 19, 2020

    Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD

    Best place to camp!

    Best place ever!! 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! Tent camping along Santa Ana River, you can also fish and hike. So amazing and beautiful, awesome memories made!!

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Glen Ivy RV Park
    Apr. 28, 2023

    Glen Ivy RV Park

    Relax long term stay

    We were here to visit family in California & came across this gem near our family’s home. Since we were staying for a few months it was perfect & the monthly rent was very reasonable. This park is very dog friendly. The park has 2 large green areas to walk your dogs at & a fenced in dog area in the very back (not recommended as it is not kept up). The staff here have been friendly & helpful when we have needed RV upkeep. They have a gentleman in the park whose a resident that can wash your rig for a charge & he does a great job (just ask at the front gate for his info). The market stocks just the basic necessities but it’s nice when needed. The park is clean & the garbage is picked up a few times a week. They’re are trash bins near every section of the park as well as bathroom/shower facilities with washer & dryers at most of them. We stayed for 5 months. This park is central to everything.

  • Natasha H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Serrano
    Sep. 10, 2016

    Serrano

    Big Bear Lake Camping and Discovery

    A great campground that is very close to the amenities of small town Big Bear Lake village / town. The discovery center is very close which does tend to get busy during the summer months and on long weekends. I had in my mind that the campsites would be closer to the water however it was not terrible. I did not like my specific campsite however saw quite a few sites that I marked off in my mapbooks as locations to request (if available / applicable) A lot of sites in Ca are First-Come and are not reservable however you can save a space (or you could a couple years ago) Very scenic- great hiking and trails. Bring your bike. Great for tenting. RV accessible as well. Discovery Center is awesome and has a Jr Ranger Program as well.

    Sites are not the cleanest however its up to the campers to keep things clean. While a site host is usually there it is quiet for the most part. Very enjoyable and would go again. NOT my favorite but it isnt bad. Especially if you live in the Riverside area or Southern California and want to have a quick getaway to the local mountains for some outdoor reset time.

  • Nathaniel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from China Camp State Park Campground
    Jul. 24, 2021

    China Camp State Park Campground

    Ideal for a Camping and Mountain Biking Weekend In Marin County

    Located on the west side of the San Rafael/Richmond Bridge, on San Francisco Bay, this park is extremely popular with mountain bikers.  There are definitely better mountain biking trails in Marin (Tamarancho Boy Scout Camp, for example) but keep in mind that the bar is very high for mountain biking in Marin. So China Camp won't disappoint even if it's not the most epic biking in the area.  The trail running and hiking is great too.  The campground is off the main road that parallels the bay.  It's located just past a meadow, and in the (increasingly rare) wet months, there's a creek that runs through the park.  The website will say the sites are "hike in", but this is not how I'd describe it.  Yes, you need to park in the main lot and then carry your gear to the campsite, but it's not really a hike. More like a short walk, a quarter of a mile at best.  This means you will be able to bring your fully iced Yeti loaded with tasty local microbrews to your campground.  Heck, maybe you can figure out how to hitch it to your mountain bike so you can tow it in.

    The park itself is classic country California - oak, madrone, and even the occasional redwood.  It's often foggy in the morning, and sunny in the afternoon.  You can camp here year round, and I've been here in the winter, spring and summer. I really enjoy it here when the creek is running, but even in the summer when its dry, the proximity to the bay means it probably won't get too hot.  Bring your mountain bike and shoes suitable for hiking and trail running.  I've never done it, but I'm pretty sure you could kayak in the bay here as well.

    This park is 4 stars because one would never plan a trip to visit China Camp on its own, but it definitely would be included as part of a larger trip to Marin county.  A great Marin trip would be: set up camp at China Camp, day trip to Muir Woods, day trip out to Point Reyes, half day of mountain biking in China Camp, full day of mountain biking on Mount Tamalpais, full day of mountain biking at Tamarancho. Drink plenty of local microbrews in between.  For locals, this is an awesome spot located right in the Bay Area.  I come here often, and I've never had a bad time.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Hills RV Village
    Feb. 8, 2023

    Oak Hills RV Village

    Sweetest owners

    Such lovely owners who was very helpful when we came in at 7 pm and needed a place to sleep. Nice and clean restrooms. Fair price.

  • Jonathan G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonita Ranch Campground
    Oct. 25, 2020

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    Forest, water, cute town

    Although it's a short trip from the city, camping here is a breath of fresh air. Spaces aren't too close together either. The creek running behind the camp is great to explore, and a waterfall is a short hike away. We also lucked out finding berries in August.

    The town is cute and worth checking out as well. We grabbed dinner there one night.

  • Dom E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonita Ranch Campground
    Nov. 7, 2020

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    Best Deal in SoCal for more than just the price!!

    To set the scene for you, I was in desprate need of a new home for myself, my Great Dane Laya and my 35 foot, 1969 Buffalo Bus Conversion when I found this little "Diamond in the rough" campground. You see, 90% of campgrounds and RV Parks in SoCal have a 10 to 15 year old limit to help keep out the trashy trailers and the riff-raff that usually inhabits them. (I know how that sounded and I dont care cause the truth hurts) And even though my Coach is beautiful, she is still 50+ years old and so far no one has been willing to break that rule for us. So after calling what seemed like 50 places, I phoned this one and was greeted by the onsite assistant manager named Joe. He told me that they limit the number of long-term wimter renters to 16 and only had a couple spots left. He then went over the park ammenities, and also listed off what there was to do in the area, and when he got to the price I was blown away. He stated their daily rate was $33, and the monthly rent was only $610, and to move in all that was due was the 1st months rent and it was pro-rated! I was currently paying $70+ per day at the RV Park at Pudding Stone lake where the staff are rude, heartless Natzi's that act like they own the park! TBC....

  • Dana H.
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    May. 30, 2022

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    It’s okay 😐

    Pros: campground is very short walk to Lytle Creek. Also close to the trail for a hike to Bonita Falls.

    Cons: Not enough bathroom facilities for the amount of campsites. Women’s restrooms had only two stalls, constantly a long line. Also quiet hours are not enforced.

    Bring cash if you want to rent a fire pit. Sites do not have their own fire rings and you must rent one.

  • Rhonda V.
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    Feb. 22, 2022

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    Just ok overall

    Needed somewhere fairly close to home to take my new to us motorhome. Sites were decent size but fairly close together so don’t expect a lot of privacy. Sites interspersed among long term residents. Hookups water and electric at each site. Some shade, trails to riverbed currently mostly dry and Bonita falls about 25 minute walk over river rock. Fire rings available to rent for $5. The biggest issue I had was our electric went out to our loop at about 7:30pm…luckily we are self contained…it still had not been restored when we left the next day at noonish. The lights to the office area and restrooms was still on (thankfully) but not the camp sites.

  • Sara H.
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    Oct. 20, 2020

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    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

    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.
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    May. 9, 2021

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    Very pleased with this place in finding it

    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 you're not really big on hiking but enjoy the scenery this would probably be a good way for you to experience the outdoors in the creek not really any fishing there but you could definitely enjoy the ice cold water on a really super hot day The falls are located fairly close unfortunately people suck and have managed to turn it into a tagging area but if you can see past that it's quite enjoyable some days it's very crowded and some days it's really dead we'll definitely be returning to this place

  • Crystal
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    Dec. 30, 2020

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    Simply ok

    We picked this place because it is close to home so it makes for a quick get away. The staff was really nice and when I hadn't realized the spot I had picked was a little small they moved us to a "better" one. Overall, there is nothing spectacular about the place, just a plot of dirt with some trees. Its close to bonita falls which is nice. But there was a lot of people at the falls and SO much tagging. The place is nice enough for a quick stop, city-sh feel but clean air. I will say it was nice to "let go" at this place. Normally I always feel the need to be quite and really hunker down but the atmosphere here was really laid back and everyone was there to just chill. I don't think we will be back but I don't regret the experience

  • Heather L.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jan. 18, 2022

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    Loved this spot!!

    A little gem hiding out in Lytle Creek! 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. Campfire wood was easily available and had its own picnic table. Beautiful scenery and we even got a dusting of snow! I stayed two nights while in town for work and it was perfect.

  • B
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    May. 4, 2021

    Mojave River Forks Regional Park

    Great desert location!

    This was our first time going to this campground and we loved it! It was entirely sold out for both weekend nights, so plan ahead.

    We found the campground to be very clean and well-maintained. The toilet facilities were also very clean and did not smell.

    The campsites in the area where we were, were spacious and spread out. We liked very much not being on top of one another and appreciated how vast this campground is.

    It was incredibly windy when we went in April 2021. In addition to the wind, it was very chilly in the evenings and through the night. Plan accordingly.

    T-Mobile signal was poor and Verizon and AT&T cell signals were slightly better.

    There are easy to make hikes - meaning not necessarily any specific trails at the campground, but there are plenty of places to explore and wander from the campground. I understand you can also drive a short distance to Trail head hikes which we did not do.

    Another review here on The Dyrt states something about a burning man group. When I called the number for the campsite to inquire about this, I was told that there is a large group of people that come here regularly and do their ‘burning man thing’. We really didn’t notice much of a difference between this or any other campsites as far as people/activity other than they have a live DJ who played one night until 2 AM.!
    Being that there is no camp host here, you may want to keep that in mind. Although we were in the other loop, we could hear the thumping of the base from their music throughout both evenings.

    For a desert getaway, I would highly recommend trying this place out.

  • Martin O.
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    Nov. 28, 2021

    Mojave River Forks Regional Park

    Nice camping place with bathrooms, shower, firepit and a charcoal grill.

    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. Camping sites are too close together. Other than that it's great. Not many people this time a year. Had a great time. Would definitely come back.

  • THE A.
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    Apr. 2, 2021

    Mojave River Forks Regional Park

    I’m so stoked

    This place is the best for burners and no I’m not talking about fires! Burning man peeps from camp hate are taking over it’s going to be amazing

  • Jason M.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Apr. 15, 2024

    Mojave River Forks Regional Park

    Basic, Clean Campground

    We had a great overnight stay at this park. Two other campers were there, and we had no interactions other than waving. We arrived after hours, and the gate code was included in the reservation information. We will be adding this park back for future stays.

  • Rick S.
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    May. 4, 2018

    Mojave River Forks Regional Park

    Desert Camping

    This is a fairly nice place to camp. I would avoid camping here during the summer since it does get very hot. It is closed during the winter months, but you can still catch some cooler weather when it first opens during the season.

    There is not much for shade in the areas for RV/Trailer camping.

    Not much to do here other than hiking and kicking back. 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.

    There is water and electricity hookups, along with a dump station and separate tent camp spaces.


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