Tent Camping Near Rancho Cucamonga
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Best Tent Sites Near Rancho Cucamonga, California (64)
1. Manker Campground
12 Reviews•26 Photos•421 SavesMount Baldy, CaliforniaCamp high in the clouds at Manker Flats Campground. This campground sits at 6000-feet and offers 21 campsites open year-round. However, piped-water is turned once temperatures reach freezing. Each site comes with a spacious spot for all your family camping needs and includes a picnic bench, fire ring, and vault toilets. It's located within a short drive to historic Mt. Baldy Schoolhouse and Visitor Center where visitors can discover the land's Native American roots. Close by, hikers have several options to begin their day's adventure including, Mt. Baldy Bowl trailhead. This trailhead can be combined with another major route, Devil's Backbone, to reach the summit (10,069') to form an impressive 11.3-mile loop hike. For the more casual hiker, a 1.4 mile round trip to the 75-foot San Antonio Falls is available. Bears are very active in this area, so it is recommended that all campers use provided bear boxes, personal bear canisters, or seal all food as to eliminate scent.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
- Trash
$12 / night
2. Yucaipa Regional Park
20 Reviews•20 Photos•211 SavesYucaipa, CaliforniaYucaipa Regional Park is a water park based in San Bernardino County beside the San Bernardino National Forest and San Bernardino Mountains. Activities include fishing in three lakes, a water park, and disc golf. Yucaipa Regional Park camping includes primitive sites, picnic tables, fire pits, full hookups for RVs, and large group shelters for up to 350 people.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. China Camp State Park Campground
10 Reviews•15 Photos•145 SavesChino Hills, CaliforniaAll campsites at China Camp Campground are HIKE-IN SITES for tent-camping only. Visitors must handcarry all equipment from the parking lot to the campsites. Campsites range from 50-300 yards from the parking lot. Eight persons maximum are allowed in each site. Check in time is 2pm or later and check out is Noon.
Enroute camping is available for RV's with a grey water holding tank for one night only. No dump station or hook-ups are available. Enroute Camping is limited to space availability. Check in for enroute camping is 6pm and check out is 9am.
A "Hike and Bike" site is available for those who travel to China Camp on foot or by bicycle.
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
$35 - $175 / night
4. Thomas Hunting Grounds Yellow Post Campites
13 Reviews•55 Photos•89 SavesAngelus Oaks, CaliforniaThese five remote camping sites offer locations for tent and car camping. There are some mature shade trees near the sites, but other than a metal fire ring for campfires, these sites do NOT contain the amenities found at developed campgrounds. There is no water, no picnic tables, no restrooms nearby, and no trash containers. Please pack it in - pack it out! All sites are first-come, first-served. Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ's, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year. Contact the Mill Creek Ranger Station for current fire restriction information and road conditions. (909) 382-2882 (closed Tues/Wed) These yellow post sites are reached via forest road 1N12 (unpaved, trailers and large RVs not suitable). Please refer to the yellow-post site map available for free at the Mill Creek Ranger Station. High-clearance vehicles are recommended and four-wheel drive vehicles may also be required to reach these sites, depending on current road conditions.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Glamping
5. Little Jimmy Trail Campground
7 Reviews•23 Photos•126 SavesValyermo, CaliforniaCurrently NO toilet facilities at this site.
Just above Crystal Lake lies Little Jimmy trail camp...a backcountry campground nestled just 2 miles off the Angeles Crest Highway.
It features seven first-come, first-served sites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault/composting toilets, and vintage backcountry ovens.
Hike-in only (2.5 miles one-way). After parking your vehicle at Islip Saddle, cross the highway and begin hiking for 2.5 miles up the switchbacks until you reach Little Jimmy Campground on your right.
Popular with Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, this scenic spot offers a chance to get away from established campgrounds and live amongst the Coulter Pines and Bigcone Douglas Firs.
Campers turned hikers have easy access to hop on the legendary Pacific Crest Trail which runs through the camp.
There is no fee to camp here other than an Adventure Pass for your parking. In the summertime, bears can be common visitors, so it please secure your food and scented items in bear-proof boxes provided or bring your own bear canisters. As always, make sure you follow the "Leave No Trace" principles and pack everything in and out!
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
6. Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites
8 Reviews•19 Photos•379 SavesGreen Valley Lake, CaliforniaThese 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)
7. Stockton Flats Yellow Post Sites 3-8
4 Reviews•6 Photos•274 SavesWrightwood, CaliforniaThese remote camping sites offer isolated scenic locations ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic far from the crowds. Other than a pit for campfires, these sites do NOT contain the amenities found at developed campgrounds. There is no water, no picnic tables, no restrooms nearby, and no trash containers. Please pack it in - pack it out! All sites are first-come, first-served. Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ's, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year. See Current Conditions below or call the Lytle Creek Ranger Station (909-382-2851). These Yellow Post Sites are reached via Forest Road 3N06. Please refer to the Yellow-post site map available by clicking on this link or for free at the Lytle Creek Ranger Station. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for reaching all sites. Four-wheel drive vehicles may also be required depending on current road conditions.
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- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
8. Lake Arrowhead - Green Valley Lake Recreation Area
6 Reviews•18 Photos•160 SavesCedar Glen, CaliforniaIncludes: Lake Arrowhead, Lake Silverwood, Crestline, Running Springs, Green Valley Lake and Keller Peak recreational activities
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
9. Glenn Trail Camp Campground
4 Reviews•2 Photos•227 SavesDuarte, California10 Sites Open. Facilities are accessible to visitors using wheelchairs. Walk or bike in only, except for physically challenged groups who may obtain a permit to drive to the campground. Permits are available through the Glendora office - call (626) 335-1251. Located approx. 6 1/2 miles behind a locked gate. Stream water (treat before using). Vault toilets. This is a non-fee campground, although an Adventure Pass is required for parking outside the camp and at the trailhead. The road leading to the campground is a designated National Scenic Bikeway. Native trout fishing area; catch and keep from the gate to the second bridge - catch and release from second bridge upstream to Cogswell Reservoir. Several accessible fishing platforms provided.
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- Tents
- Toilets
$5 / night
10. Hoegees Trail Camp Campground
5 Reviews•14 Photos•118 SavesMount Wilson, California- Pets
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- Picnic Table
Recent Tent Reviews near Rancho Cucamonga, California
1295 Reviews of 64 Rancho Cucamonga Campgrounds
Rick S.
Guide
Mojave Narrows Regional Park - CLOSED TIL FURTHER NOTICE
Could be better, like it once was
Been here many times since it is local to me.
This place has changed a lot over the years, and not necessarily for the good, in my opinion.
What there is:
- Trailer camping
- Tent camping
- Fishing
- A playground
- Small water park
- Two lakes to fish at
- Trains, lots of them
- Bathrooms with showers
- Frisbee golf
- Picnic tables and shelters
What there is no longer:
- Paddle boats
- Horse riding stables
- Horses and cows
- Other interesting animals
- Water in the grass fields where the animals roamed
- Arenas
Beware of skunks and loud trains!
It is still a somewhat nice place to visit for a couple hours with the kids.
We have camped in a tent. The tents sites are adjacent to the lake.
Trailer camping isn't too bad, other than being adjacent to the busy railroad. Most sites have grass.
- Gary R.
Scout
San Clemente State Beach Campground
Great weekend spot
Campground is separated by large parking spots (class A/C or travel trailers) and the other is geared towards smaller setups (smaller trailers and tents). Some spots have great shade over the picnic table (we hung our hammock on ours), and all of the tent sites have fire pits. Some units are on a slope so keep an eye out for that if you are tent camping. Bathrooms were clean and showers have token dispensers right by the showers. Got pretty cold at night.
- Leslie M.Guide
Military Park Miramar Marine Corps Air Station Big Bear Recreation Facility
Excellent Site
We tent camped here for 3 nights and loved this campground. The tent sites are spacious - can’t exaggerate that enough. the workers were friendly and helpful. The bathrooms were clean and had plenty of showers available. There is a playground centrally located, tennis court and basketball - all equipment available from the office. They also had board games for use and a pool table inside. There are a couple of pontoon boats available for rental as well! We took out kids on a couple hikes, be sure you have an interagency pass for parking at trailheads! Fantastic getaway!
Elliott B.
Legend
Banning Stagecoach KOA
Nice site if you're in a RV, not really for tents or pop ups.
Overall a nice campground with decent sites, but really not for tent camping at all. They say they have some tent sites, but pretty much every site is setup with gravel pull-in or pull throughs which you'd not really want to set your tent up on. They do have a "tent village" which you can camp on, but again, not really ideal for tents. They do have really nice facilities for washing your cloths or yourself along with a nice club house for unwinding. While each site doesn't have a fire ring, you do have a table and there is a group fire ring along with a pool and playground. You are a bit inside the city of Banning and not too far from the train tracks, so if you're not in something super insulated you'll probably hear a bit of train noise like we did.
Heather D.Scout
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!!
- ZZach B.Scout
Camper Resorts of America
Good for rvs but not tent camping
Does not allow tent camping
- Aaron S.Scout
Newport Dunes RV Resort
Resort Camping
Have camped at new port dunes several times, they have a beach front for group tent camping on the sand, and also have tent camping in the resort. You can camp with RV's, Trailers, tents, and they also rent out cabins. In the middle of the lagoon they have blow up obstacle in the water to climb on.. great place to relax. It's pretty pricey because it's a resort but well worth the trip.
- Michele N.
Traveler
Rancho Jurupa RV Park
Great family campground . Fishing and a splash water park . This place has two campgrounds. Cottonwood and Lakeside . Cottonwood is the nicest of the two.
Cottonwood is for the true RV’ers. Lakeside is more for tent camping. Nice park for family camping.
- AAlvin C.Scout
Seabreeze At Seal Beach
Only Military and Only RV's
The Dyrt shows "Tent" sites, but it's only for RVs
- Jamie C.Guide
San Clemente State Beach Campground
Pretty neat spot
Walk to the beach is kind of long. Camp is on the bluff! We tent camped and had a good time
Bryan H.Guide
Yucaipa Regional Park
YRP
Great tent camping facilities, privacy from neighbors, access to Zanja Peak Trail head, 3 lakes for fishing, water park during the summer, and friendly helpful staff
Jennifer D.
Ranger
Hanna Flat Campground
shady campground
tent camped. not many amenities, but we found peace and quiet, across the lake, from big bear. lots of trees! we brought our own grill, but enjoyed the campgrounds fire pit also.
- Sandi B.Traveler
North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor
Super friendly staff!
Super nice staff!! They remembered us after only staying here twice which means they take pride in the care for their customers. We love that we can tent camp by the water!
Will definitely recommend to anyone!
- SSolmar L.Scout
Barton Flats Family Campground
Cool Spot!
Came here for a weekend, good spot for tent camping, I went on an off trail hike, cool, fun area. Some views. Drove over to the lake but couldn’t find parking. Very quiet and clean as well.
- MMary F.Traveler
Yucaipa Regional Park
Typical Regional Park Campground
This is your typical regional park Campground. There’s a lot to do here, including fishing, playgrounds, and even a waterpark in the summer. The bathrooms are decent, no showers.
We stayed in group campsite A. Tent camping is only allowed in group sites. They do have about 30 to 40 RV sites as well. The tent camping sites come with plenty of space for group camping. There’s a built-in grill and running water.
There’s no larger wildlife, like bears, so less stressful when you have pets or kids. Plenty of space to bring bikes and ride around. There’s a large community park right next-door where you can go and play baseball, basketball, sand volleyball, or frisbee.
We’ve been here several times over the last few years and really enjoy a nice quiet place close to home.
- Bryan S.Guide
Serrano
Standard
Big government campground. Big spots but it can be difficult to get reservations. Lots of tent sites that cram way too many people in. Close to the lake
- EElise P.Scout
San Clemente State Beach Campground
Great Beach Camp
We tent camped here. The campground is large, so most spaces have a lot of room. Lots of amenities for those that need them. Short walk to the beach. Some seasons, the beach is very rocky and difficult to swim.
- Debbie M.Traveler
Mesa Campground — Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
Huge campsites
Bring own gear, tent sites are primative you have to walk to toilet and showers but not far campsites are big enough for more than one family and friends
Lake fishing swimming hiking campfires
Group activities
- Janet S.Traveler
Canyon RV Park
Evan camping and some cabins
Stayed for a quick weekend when hubby still had to work. no tent camping, but RV and wood cabins. easy to get in and out of but the 91 freeway is overhead and loud. Nothing stopped us from enjoying ourselves and relaxing. bike path nearby as well as washing and having fun.
- JJeff B.Traveler
Millard Trail Campground
Pretty crowded during the day
Bikepacked in for a quick overnighter. Settled on one of the 6 tent sites. Nice campground, active stream in the middle of summer. Waterfall 30 minutes hike upstream. It was a bit busy during the day. They close the gate at 10 pm I beleive, so the evening was nice and quiet.
- Ryan N.Traveler
Crystal Cove Backcountry — Crystal Cove State Park
Pretty but on the PCH
Very well maintained campground with RV and tent sites. It’s right on the PCH so you get some great views of the pacific and the beach is just across the highway. It’s a bit noisy since the PCH is a heavily traveled highway and isn’t very remote, if that’s what you’re looking for. Great campground for families.
- Robert A.Guide
Glen Helen Regional Park
Close
This campground is close to the 15 and 215 interstate freeways, with easy access. It is better to make a reservation then to just show up. There are RV sites and tent sites as well as group camp sites. Not much to do at the campground but if you go across the street to the park there is fishing and picnic areas.
- RRonaldGuide
Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park
One of the Best County Parks you will find
This is a great park in Southern Orange County. I have tent camped here for years with my kids in the Live Oak campground and never had a bad experience. There are hiking trails everywhere with lots of wildlife to watch. I switched to a travel trailer several years ago and now use Ortega Flats campground. The sites are big and well spaced, with 30 amp electric. The water is off for the time being. The dump station is very close by and easy to access.
- Veronica H.Ranger
Cabin Flat Trail Campground - CLOSED
Difficult to reach, very primitive
We stayed at Cabin Flat several years ago, and it's one of the most difficult campgrounds to reach near Wrightwood in the Angeles National Forest. To get here, you need to take the Blue Ridge Trail Road from Inspiration Point off of Highway 2. This road is closed during the winter, as it traverses through Mountain High Ski Resort. That said, the campground itself is very basic. I would not recommend bringing an RV here as the dirt road to get down is winding and bumpy. Tent camping only.
- EElise P.Scout
San Mateo Campground — San Onofre State Beach
Long Walk t the Beach
We tent camped here. It’s a nice campground, clean with lots of amenities for those that need them. The vegetation is mostly brush, so not much shade from trees. In the summer, that can make it very hot. The walk to the beach is long for small kids, but if you want to gamble for a parking spot at the beach, your camp pass allows you to park at several nearby other beaches. They had a great Junior Ranger program offered, our kids loved it!
- ttom P.Traveler
Spruce Grove Trail Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE
Nice Isolation
This is a great small, hike in camp ground with no privy but decent tent sites. There's no running water but the creek is usually running so come prepared with your own water and something to treat the creek water with. Check for fire restrictions and dig your cat holes at least 200 feet from the water. Or bring WAG bags and pack it back out. Very much like Hoegees campground. Good for families abs Scouts.
Sara H.Ranger
Bonelli Bluffs
Awesome for RVs but maybe not the best for tent camping
After experiencing both amenities this place is more or less for RVs and 4/10 as for they do have the tent camping on the steep incline and not too many sites but for RVs couldn't be happier plus the people here are nice and friendly you do have your Karen's but you're going to have them everywhere we enjoyed the lake the view the weather it could have been better over here will definitely be returning you can stay for 20 days and then you have to leave for 60 days and that's fine with me I'm looking forward to returning
Guide to Rancho Cucamonga
Nestled near Rancho Cucamonga, California, tent camping offers a perfect escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility.
Local Activities for Tent Campers
- Enjoy hiking and mountain biking at China Camp State Park Campground, where trails wind through beautiful landscapes and offer stunning views of San Francisco Bay.
- Experience the scenic beauty of Little Jimmy Trail Campground, located near the Pacific Crest Trail, perfect for those looking to combine camping with a memorable hike.
- Explore the picturesque surroundings of Manker Campground, which is close to various trails and offers a peaceful retreat in the Angeles National Forest.
Tips for Tent Camping Near Rancho Cucamonga
- Pack essentials for a hike-in experience at Glenn Trail Camp Campground, where you can enjoy a serene environment with access to a stream for water.
- Be prepared for wildlife encounters at Big Rock Campground, where bears and other wildlife may visit, so secure your food properly.
- Bring your own firewood to Lake Arrowhead - Green Valley Lake Recreation Area, as it allows campfires but does not provide firewood on-site.
Tent Campers Should Check Out Manker Campground
- Experience a well-reviewed camping spot at Manker Campground, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature while being close to hiking trails.
- Take advantage of the amenities at Jackson Flats, which offers picnic tables and access to flush toilets, making it a comfortable choice for families.
- Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at Peavine Campground, where you can immerse yourself in nature while being surrounded by tall pines and abundant wildlife.
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