James W.
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TravelerMalibu Creek State Park Campground
Nice spot with great hiking. Limited facilities. No hookups. $1 for 2 minute shower (tokens).
Equestrian Camping near Valencia, CA
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Several horse camping options near Valencia, California offer equestrian accommodations with varying amenities. Horse Flats Campground accommodates both tent and RV camping with proper facilities for horses. The campground maintains vault toilets and trash collection, though potable water is not available. Musch Trail Camp in Topanga State Park provides a dedicated horse area across from the tent camping section with basic corrals for overnight equestrian use. The camp operates on a first-come, first-served basis at $7 per person per night, with payment collected either at Trippet Ranch entrance or via the iron ranger at the campground.
Surrounding trails connect to extensive riding networks throughout the area. Located approximately one mile from Trippet Ranch parking lot, Musch Trail Camp offers convenient access to bridle paths that connect to the Backbone Trail system and other equestrian routes. Horse owners should bring their own water for animals as facilities are limited at most locations. Vault toilets and picnic tables are standard at most horse-friendly campsites, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Topanga State Park maintains several equestrian-accessible trails with moderate to challenging terrain suitable for experienced riders. Sites fill quickly during weekends and holidays, particularly at locations closest to Valencia, making advance planning essential for horse camping trips.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Valencia (13)
1. Valencia Travel Village
"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."
2. Tapo Canyon Park
"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."3. Malibu Creek State Park Campground
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $45 - $225 / night
4. Musch Trail Camp — 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."
"Really felt away from the " concrete jungle" of the city."
Check Availabilityfrom $7 / night
5. Horse Flats Campground
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $12 / night
6. Bear Canyon Campground
"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."
7. Reyes Creek Campground
"It's about a 40 minute drive from the nearest town (and therefore the nearest gas station or market - plan ahead). There is no power, or water."
"There is a bar at the campground entrance if that is your speed, but we took advantage of the winding creek side path behind site 18."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $154 / night
8. Halfmoon Campground
"Coming from Frazier, CA I was able to access the camp site with a 2012 Chevy Equinox LS FWD (By no means an off-roading vehicle) and return back home with no issues."
"Beautiful drive down grade valley to get to this awesome site. We were looking for a more remote place to camp and this site satisfied all our needs."
9. Mount Pacifico Campground
"great views 360 degrees once you're on top. a 7 mile hike north on the Pacific Crest Trail from mill creek fire station. fire rings with multiple spots"
10. Malibu Mountaintop Ocean View
from $100 / night
Drive Time
- 30 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 46 min from Oxnard, CA
- 58 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 2 hrs 6 min from Santa Maria, CA
Equestrian Camping Reviews near Valencia, CA
112 Reviews of 13 Valencia Campgrounds
- SSonali U.Traveler
Valencia Travel Village
Very fine.
I was lucky to find this place. It’s well run, comfortable, friendly. Nice spots.
Travis P.
ScoutMusch Trail Camp — Topanga State Park
Amazing topanga oasis
The hike-in experience has captivating views and diverse environment. Really felt away from the " concrete jungle" of the city.
- SSonali U.Traveler
Valencia Travel Village
Great place, great folks
I 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.
Anthony H.ScoutMalibu Creek State Park Campground
rude staff and don’t answer phone
don’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.
- AAJ G.Scout
Malibu Creek State Park Campground
Crowded but convenient
Great hikes all around and close to beaches and city. Good sites were 26, 7, 49.
Hans V.
RangerMalibu Creek State Park Campground
Nice semi wooded
Small and not level spots, but OK spreaded. Toilet building is fine (paid showers though).
- ssusie W.Traveler
Malibu Creek State Park Campground
Trails not marked well and no soap in bathroom or way to dry hands
The only thing to do here is hike and the trails are not well marked. Tried to get to MASH site and almost missed it do to lack of trail markers.
The bathrooms are clean but no soap or way to dry hands.
Visitors center is a hike and only open on weekends if volunteers are available.
RV dump station usage is not included in site fee. Extra $10 per dump
Most of sites are not even close level!
Tim P.TravelerMalibu Creek State Park Campground
Beautiful campground
A hikers dream . This campground has several trails and there are many others within minutes away. Showers are token however machines are right there. Fire pits on every site as well as concrete picnic tables. Malibu Beach is 15 to 20 minutes away right on Pacific Coast Highway.
Rangers were all amazing. They actually came by last night around 9 PM and told me quiet time was at 8 PM so I guess I had them backwards. I thought it was 8 AM to 10 PM but it’s actually 10 AM to 8 p.m. Firewood is available from the Camp Host who incidentally was amazing in helping and answering a lot of my questions If I was to critique anything, it would be how short the sites are my rig is 31 feet and I have a I don’t know maybe seven or 8 foot overhang from the last wheel if I didn’t have that there’s no way I would’ve fit and then the distance from here to the side across from me is pretty short so you have to Jimmy in and out if there’s somebody there, but that was the only thing that I could say that was negative and it really isn’t negative it just fact.
Guide to Valencia
Valencia's surrounding areas offer diverse equestrian camping options between 1,500-5,700 feet elevation in the Angeles National Forest and Topanga State Park. Weather varies significantly across seasons, with summer temperatures reaching 90°F during day and dropping to 50°F at night. Several campgrounds accommodate horses with access to extensive trail networks through chaparral and oak woodland terrain.
What to do
Trail riding from Horse Flats: Connect to numerous trails near this campground at 5,700 feet elevation. "There is mostly bouldering in the area, with some trad stuff. Plenty of sites!" mentions Kathleen L. about the surrounding recreational opportunities at Horse Flats Campground.
Explore abandoned sites: Visit the abandoned structures near Reyes Creek Campground. "The abandoned town is a 3 minute walk from camp and really interesting. Some camp spots are right on the creek and the running water is a peaceful background noise for your trip," notes Chelsea B.
Archery practice: Try the archery range at Tapo Canyon Park. "There is archery with lessons for kids on the weekends. Very fun! If you are new to RV camping, it's a good place to practice," says Sam & Amy inc. L. The range operates Saturdays from 9am-1pm for $5.
Creekside hiking: Follow the creek trails at Bear Canyon Campground. "Follow the creek (which is GORGEOUS with waterfalls and shade in the spring) and go all the way to the end," recommends Shannon E., noting that trail conditions can vary seasonally.
What campers like
Solitude and disconnection: Many equestrian campers appreciate the remote feeling at Halfmoon Campground. "We were looking for a more remote place to camp and this site satisfied all our needs. We were the only ones there and the scenery was pleasing," shares Antonio C.
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness varies across locations. "In fact, every subsequent campground toilet facility I now compared to this one because it was so clean!!" reports Bower about Tapo Canyon Park's well-maintained facilities.
Short hiking distance: The convenient location of Musch Trail Camp appeals to many riders. "Park for $7/night at Trippet Ranch and hike one mile to the campgrounds. It's an easy hike and very quiet," mentions Andrea A., highlighting the accessibility for horse owners.
Family-friendly amenities: Campgrounds with additional activities are popular. "The campground has a lush grass area and nice covered playground. The showers and bathrooms are nice," reports Bri B. about facilities at Tapo Canyon Park.
What you should know
Limited cell service: Connectivity is restricted in most horse camping areas. "No cell service once you're in the campgrounds," warns Cierra M. about Tapo Canyon Park, while April Y. notes at the same location, "DO NOT expect cell service. I could only work from this spot by placing my mobile HomeFi router on top of the camper."
Tent vs. RV considerations: Some sites better accommodate certain camping styles. "For actual tent camping, you will be in either decomposed granite or concrete," warns robherr about Horse Flats Campground, adding "I have camped here in a tent and there is no way to drive a stake into the ground."
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