Best Tent Camping near Redlands, CA
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Best Tent Sites Near Redlands, California (56)
1. 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
2. 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.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Glamping
3. 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)
4. 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
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
5. Mill Creek Dispersed Camping
5 Reviews•4 Photos•346 SavesFawnskin, CaliforniaDispersed, or undeveloped, camping provides more solitude and an opportunity to “rough it.” There are many camping opportunities in general forest areas as well as in wilderness areas. Know before you go: Before traveling visit or call the nearest Ranger Station for current fire restrictions and area closures. No wood or charcoal campfires (check current fire restrictions before you go). Vehicles must remain on roads and associated pullouts. Do not clear vegetation. Portable gas-powered stoves, lanterns and fire rings with a fuel-shutoff valve allowed with a California Campfire Permit and five feet clearance from vegetation. Camp at least 200 feet from springs, water, meadows, trails and roads. Camp at least a quarter-mile from designated campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads. Camp at least a quarter-mile from private property and state highways. Pack out all trash. Leave no trace!
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- Fires
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
6. 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
7. Fishermans Group Campground
3 Reviews•8 Photos•91 SavesGreen Valley Lake, CaliforniaOverview
This campground is Hike In only. Fisherman's Group Campground is a semi-primitive campground reached by a 2.5-mile hike into the mountains of southern California. The dirt road and walk to the sites are well worth the effort once you reach the campground, which is nestled in a scenic forest on the banks of Deep Creek.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy access to some great birding and wildlife viewing. Other activities include hiking, horseback riding, hunting and mountain stream fishing. A variety of trailheads can be accessed near the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated along Deep Creek, 2.5 miles into an area forested by tall pine, oak and cedar trees at an elevation of about 7,000 feet. It is nestled in the mountains of southern California, in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Nearby Attractions
Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Discovery Center are located about 21 miles from the campground. The center provides information on the area, a nature-themed gift shop, educational programs and restroom facilities. Trailheads are available at and near both the lake and the visitor center.
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Trash
- Toilets
$10 / night
8. Dry Lake Backpacking Campground
3 Reviews•22 Photos•156 SavesForest Falls, California- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Alcohol
9. 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
10. Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground
4 Reviews•13 Photos•198 SavesArkabutla Lake, Mississippi- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$10 - $119 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Redlands, California
1266 Reviews of 56 Redlands 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.
- RRICH
Traveler
Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA
GREAT Place but kinda pricey.
Tent sites were massive, basically could be used for RV as well. Everything on the grounds were nice and as expected with KOA quality but the price is a bit much for tent camping.
- FFairen T.Guide
Idyllwild Campground — Mount San Jacinto State Park
Quiet Mountain Camping
Offers wide range of tent camp sites, RV camping, showers, toilets. Beautiful scenic hikes. Small creek runs through property. Campsite grills and picnic tables.
- 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.
MomentoMori C.Guide
Sweet Oaks Winery - Temporarily Closed
Great camping for newbies
Sweet Oaks winery campgrounds has 16 sites available for both tent camping and RV’s (no hook-ups). It’s pretty close to grocery stores and big box stores just in case you forgot some gear/supplies. They have a beautiful well-kept property with super-clean restrooms (no showers). They do have a water hose for you to fill up your tanks or Jerry cans. They didn’t allow campfires due to high fire danger though. You’ll have to bring your own fire pit setup if they ever allow them in the future. It was a beautiful walk around the vineyards but there are also hiking trails nearby. It’s off a road suitable for road bikes but there are also mountain bike trails nearby. They have equestrian activities also available for guests. We were able to get our tin top Eurovan to fit on one of their tent sites which offered a beautiful view of Temecula valley. The wine tasting room was closed due to the pandemic but you can order wine online and they will deliver to your site. One more thing, we counted about 8 hot air balloons as we had breakfast!
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
- 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.
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.
- PPeteScout
McCall Equestrian Park
Wonderful view, horse campsite
This is listed as horse campsite, but there’s few tent sites available. Not crowded and winds from mountains keep area cooled.
- 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
- 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.
- Jennifer M.Traveler
Idyllwild Campground — Mount San Jacinto State Park
Close to town and close to each other.
While I fully appreciated the location, the scenery, the quaint community of Idyllwild, the campsites were TOO close and on hills making relaxing and tent camping a bit of a downer. It felt like we were right on top of each other. We had loud campers on 2/3 sites near us. I don’t think I would camp here again.
- GGeoffrey R.Traveler
Temecula-Vail Lake KOA
AMENITIES, AMENITIES, AND AMENITIES.
Great all around campground. If you are new to tent camping this place is great for getting familiar with your gear before you go out and "rough it". Bathrooms, showers, swimming pools, activities for the kids, general store, etc. A little on the expensive side but you will know where your money went once you have arrived. 15 minutes East of Temecula.
- DDawnTraveler
Thousand Trails Idyllwild
Fabulous!!
We took our RV here just for one night but we can't wait to go back. RV sites, tent sites and cabins. Has a resort feel with a cafe, clubhouse, horse back riding and more. Facilities are clean and convenient. Operators are there to assist and in touch via text if you need anything.
- 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.
Mark C.Guide
Lake Hemet Campground
Lake Hemet RV & Campground
This campground is a very large site, with huge amounts of RV and tent sites spread out, hookups and non-hookup sites, with a layout around the water of Lake Hemet. We only stayed for one night before continuing on to Idyllwild, so cannot speak for anything related to the actual lake but there was a lot of recreational boating and fishing going on when we were there in August. Our site was a tent site in the interior, we did not pay the extra money for a premium lakefront site. Overall it is your run of the mill campsite, but with the lake as a main attraction and focal point of course. With all of the families and kids it was more on the noisy side, and was noisy until later into the night. I would recommend this campsite on the value of the lake if that is something you are into, but other than that I would prefer something more quiet and peaceful. Another downside is visitor parking and I believe even day use of the grounds to get in were an extra charge. There is a large country style camping store before the gate. Overall, the surrounding scenery is still beautiful, and you can't really beat that.
- 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.
- MMarcie S.Scout
Bierbaum Pepper Farm - Temporarily Closed
Exactly as Advertised
The place is exactly as advertised. Hosts are kind as can be but give you your space as well. We had campsites 5 and 6 and it was perfect. Would highly recommend this site for those looking for a tent camping experience. You could not even see the hosts house from the site and we had 10 plus people very comfortably. We went to the local dog friendly wineries which Marcella recommended for the day and came back for a sunset hotub. We could not have been happier with it all.
Erika V.Traveler
Boulder Basin
Love it!
Love camping here via both tent camping and van life. Beautiful surroundings and nature all around. Tricky to get to and recommend 4WD/AWD vehicles. Trailers would be tough on the dirt switch backs. Bathrooms are gnarly but tolerable if you’re in and out quickly. But they are clean and stocked, it’s just the stench! No water so bring plenty of your own. No open fires this time of the year but nonetheless enjoyable and plenty of stars to be seen. Plenty of bouldering to be had in the area. Super fun times! Can’t wait to go back!
Guide to Redlands
Explore the great outdoors with tent camping near Redlands, California, where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and a variety of recreational activities.
Tent campers should check out local activities
- Enjoy fishing and playgrounds at Yucaipa Regional Park, which also features a waterpark during the summer months.
- Experience the thrill of hiking and off-roading at Thomas Hunting Grounds Yellow Post Campsites, where you can find scenic views and plenty of trails.
- Take a short drive to Lake Arrowhead - Green Valley Lake Recreation Area for hiking, fishing, and exploring the nearby lake.
Amenities that enhance your camping experience
- Yucaipa Regional Park offers spacious group sites with picnic tables, firewood, and electric hookups, making it ideal for families and groups.
- At Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground, you can enjoy amenities like drinking water, showers, and picnic tables, all while being close to natural hot springs.
- Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites provides a secluded camping experience with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for a peaceful getaway.
Features that make these campgrounds stand out
- Mill Creek Dispersed Camping is known for its free camping options and spacious sites, allowing for a more private experience.
- Fishermans Group Campground offers a unique hiking experience along the Pacific Crest Trail, with easy access to fishing spots and scenic views.
- Halfway Camp is a well-reviewed spot that provides a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for wildlife watching and enjoying nature.
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