1 campground with availability next weekend
Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park provides equestrian camping facilities with private corrals directly adjacent to each campsite in the designated equestrian area. The Star Mesa Equestrian Campground accommodates campers with horses, offering flat pads suitable for large rigs and spacious tent areas. Campsites include fire rings, picnic tables, and water spigots, with some sites offering electrical hookups. The park maintains excellent trails for both hikers and equestrian riders throughout its 8,000 acres. O'Neill Regional Park also offers equestrian-specific camping areas, with campsites providing water access, fire pits, and picnic tables. The park's equestrian area accommodates campers with horses alongside tent sites and RV sites.
Several hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails connect directly to both Caspers Wilderness Park and O'Neill Regional Park, allowing riders convenient access to trail networks. O'Neill Regional Park features a large oval loop with campsites along both sides, making it ideal for families with horses. The paved road provides good terrain for bike riding, while multiple hiking paths extend behind campsites for additional exploration. Both parks require reservations for equestrian camping areas, with fees typically around $20 per night. Rangers regularly patrol these parks, enhancing safety for overnight campers with horses. Neither park allows gathering firewood; campers must purchase it from local stores or at the park when available.
"Awesome park, clean, level paved pads with a parking space..nice amenities, small NEX nearby. Wildlife reserve adjacent to the park made it nice for walking the dogs, too"
"Very clean, cement slab, walking paths well lit and near to many areas to explore. Wetlands on the base and birds galore."
"It is prime location for some great hiking and at night it is super quiet. There are restrooms and showers as well."
"The grounds were beautiful and well maintained, the camp host super friendly and helpful, the bathrooms well positioned and clean, and the sites had shade and everything we needed."
Available next weekend
from $45 - $225 / night
"If you want a longer hike you can hike up the East Topanga Fire Road and then drop down into Musch Camp on the Backbone Trail from Eagle Junction."
"Really felt away from the " concrete jungle" of the city."
from $7 / night
"Rv sites, tent sites and equestrian (horse) sites. Paved road is good for bike riding. Behind my Camp site was a few different hiking paths. Restroom buildings have water, toilets, and showers."
"It has several restrooms, showers, equestrian areas, nature trails and picnicking for day use too."
from $20 / night
"Great hiking and equestrian trails. Excellent equestrian camping with a private corral right next to each campsite in the equestrian area."
"Casper is a great park located 15min from the city. It has three main camping areas that cater to campers, RVs and horses. There are a number of hiking trails around that range from a 1 to 12 miles."
from $20 - $25 / night
"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."
"This campground happens to be very close to home so we went here to try out our brand new pull behind camper trailer for the very first time.
The campground is small, quiet and very well-kept."
"But otherwise a great spot to spend a few summer days away from anyone not hale enough to trek in a few miles."
"Crossing the tiny bridge at the west end of Switzer Picinic area(park up top during the weekdays, adds half a mile), you’ll see Switzer Trail Camp."
"A little remote and you have to drive to the nearest town(s), but clean grounds and nice site. Very easy to book online. The RV park is pretty large so it's a nice daily walk."
"It’s right near Magic Mountain theme park and many useful stores nearby: Home Depot, Walmart, Target, genetic stores, movie theaters. I’ll camp here again."
"Horse Flats is not as popular as Buckhorn, and is a little less "green" with regards to the immediate scenery. It is also quieter for this reason, which is nice."
"We usually only see rangers come around in the morning. With that said, we still like Horse Flats because there is usually a spot or two open if we arrive on a Saturday."
from $12 / night
from $100 / 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).
TravelerI was lucky to find this place. It’s well run, comfortable, friendly. Nice spots.
ScoutI found the campground to be very friendly kid friendly and pet friendly. The spots were spacious and some had privacy others were out in the open. The rangers were very friendly and helpful, they helped me set up my tent when they saw I was having trouble. There are trails to explore. A great last minute getaway from the city and not to far, the bathroom was clean and modern with hot showers and toilets.
ScoutThe hike-in experience has captivating views and diverse environment. Really felt away from the " concrete jungle" of the city.
TravelerI do recommend. Beautiful, peaceful place. Good folks. It’s right near Magic Mountain theme park and many useful stores nearby: Home Depot, Walmart, Target, genetic stores, movie theaters. I’ll camp here again.
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.
ScoutGreat hikes all around and close to beaches and city. Good sites were 26, 7, 49.
RangerSmall and not level spots, but OK spreaded. Toilet building is fine (paid showers though).
Rancho Palos Verdes sits on the Palos Verdes Peninsula at elevations ranging from sea level to about 1,480 feet. The area experiences a Mediterranean climate with mild temperatures year-round, averaging 65°F-75°F during summer and 50°F-65°F in winter. Trail camping locations near Rancho Palos Verdes offer access to both coastal views and inland canyon experiences, with campgrounds in the region typically remaining open throughout all seasons.
Mountain biking trails: O'Neill Regional Park provides excellent options for riders of all levels. "The campground is located next to Oneil Park, which is huge and great for bike and running. There are many hiking trails nearby in all directions. I usually ride to Caspers from the campsite or Trabruco creak up to Holy Jim," notes Mike G.
Archery activities: Tapo Canyon Park features a dedicated archery range for visitors. "The archery range is one of the best in California. There is a members area and the original range is open to the public on Saturdays from 9-1, with a nominal $5 fee," according to a review by robherr.
Kayaking excursions: Seabreeze At Seal Beach offers excellent water access. "This one is to die for when it comes to kayaking," states THE A. The location provides direct water access for paddling enthusiasts.
Hiking historic trails: Musch Trail Camp in Topanga State Park connects to several trail networks. "Musch Camp is an easy one mile hike from from the Trippet Ranch Parking Lot in Topanga State Park. If you want a longer hike you can hike up the East Topanga Fire Road and then drop down into Musch Camp on the Backbone Trail from Eagle Junction," explains Erik M.
Clean facilities: Valencia Travel Village maintains excellent standards. "This is a great family oriented campground. They have two nice pools one for adults and one for families. They have a nice size laundry room that stays clean. They have several bathrooms and showers throughout the campground," shares Ashley S.
Wildlife viewing: Caspers Wilderness Park offers abundant animal sightings. "Plenty of squirrels, bunnies, the occasional deer and coyotes at night, signs warning you are now in mountain lion territory," notes James. The park's 8,000 acres provide natural habitat for diverse wildlife.
Secluded environment: Horse Flats Campground provides an escape from urban areas. "It's an hours drive from LA and because the campground is at elevation it stays cooler during the hot months," explains Les R. The campground remains cooler than surrounding lower-elevation areas during summer.
Quick accessibility: Malibu Creek State Park offers convenience for Los Angeles residents. "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," Ryan W. reports. This proximity allows for spontaneous weekend trips.
Fire restrictions: Bear Canyon Campground requires proper fire management. "There are fire rings but use responsibly- have lots of water at the pit to put it out, and make sure you do do that completely before you go to sleep. That place would go up faster than you can run, so be mindful," Shannon E. cautions.
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