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Gould Mesa Trail Camp

75%

5 sites · Tent

A favorite in the San Gabriel's is Gould Mesa Trail Camp. Weekend Warriors this one is for you: with a roundtrip 2-mile hike in, a swimming hole, and it’s small peaceful setting, this camp attracts peeps of all kinds, from families to backpackers. As it is one of the go-to spots in the Angeles National Forest start your trek off early if you want to secure a spot. Here your thirst will be stream-fed (must treat before drinking), but always come prepared because the stream may be nonexistent depending on weather conditions.

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Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

No showers

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No potable water

Picnic tables

No sewer hookups

No electric hookups

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True North Retreat

100%

(6)

49mi from Gould Mesa Trail Camp · 2 sites

Nestled in the San Bernardino forest, True North is a 2-acre forest sanctuary where you can connect with the natural world. Surrounded by towering Jeffery Pines and majestic Engelmann oaks, the chorus of birds welcoming the dawn, the crisp mountain air slowing your breath, and the quiet awe beneath a canopy of stars create the conditions for something modern life rarely allows: space. Space for the nervous system to settle, for the heart to breathe, for the mind to listen, and for the quiet wisdom within to gently emerge. True North exists as a place where the natural world becomes an active participant in your experience. Here, the forest teaches. The mountain air heals. The quiet restores. Our campsites are positioned along the cardinal directions, inviting you to venture deeper into the landscape at your own pace. North Star is your threshold to the more remote discoveries that await beyond. Built by a NASA engineer/filmmaker to go beyond camping, this is an entry point to a growing community of builders, healers, and explorers. Where healing happens through real work, genuine connection, and remembering what it means to be human. Visit truenorthretreat dot org to learn about our Waypoint events (like The Ascent on September 29th).

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Malibu RV Park

93%

(680)

34mi from Gould Mesa Trail Camp · 125 sites · Tents, RVs

Malibu RV is set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. Founded in the 1970s, Malibu RV offers RV Sites, Van Sites and Tent Camping, a communal ambiance, and a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of your travels along the California Coast. Whether you are a digital nomad, a surfer looking to shack up for the night, or an adventurer looking for an extended stay, we would love to have you. Guests must be a minimum of 21 years of age to book and check-in. Must present valid ID/Passport. We love dogs and welcome many breeds; however, our insurance policy does not permit Pit Bull–type breeds or mixed breeds. This is an insurance requirement beyond our control, and we appreciate your understanding. RV sites are designed for RVIA certified Motorhome, Trailers, 5th wheels, Camper vans and Truck Campers. **Please note Enclosures or Tents of any kind are not permitted on RV sites. We accept canopies with mesh side walls and Umbrellas.** **Pets are not permitted in the tent area**

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New Yurt City

78%

(67)

35mi from Gould Mesa Trail Camp · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

New Yurt City is one of those hidden gems. The daily views are breathtaking. You can see every star down to the horizon, sunsets are amazing with snow capped mountains. There are lots to do nearby: 30min to ski resort, 1hour to the beach. Near lots of national parks and centrally located. It’s got a small town feel with amazing food trucks with handmade taco 5 mins away. We have atvs and Dirtbikes for rent, a beautiful garden with lots of fresh rosemary and lavender to share.

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Topanga Oasis

96%

(85)

26mi from Gould Mesa Trail Camp · 9 sites

You will be nestled in a 13 acres with other cottages dotted throughout the property, along with private creeks + trails up the mountain. Visiting this property is a very unique experience, some describe it as “glamorous camping”. No photoshoots, parties or cats allowed. Please read the full description, disclaimer, and reviews, to make sure this is what you are looking for. **************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: This is quite different from staying in an ordinary hotel. We are really in NATURE here - these are older cottages hand-built by artists in the forest. They are very rustic! It's like living in a mountain village, with other cottages nearby. While we work very hard to keep our places pristine and spotless - if anyone in your group will faint if they see a bug or lizard or little frog inside - then this probably isn't the place for you. Please be very careful booking cottages for someone else - like your parents just arriving from another continent - they might prefer something more conventional. Some folks describe our places as a luxurious form of camping. We make our cottages very comfortable - they have all the basics - electricity - wifi - most have kitchens, bath or shower and comfy clean beds. But they are not like a hotel with perfect walls and a sterile atmosphere. Please look at all the pictures and read all the reviews. We can't offer refunds just because we don't meet the standards of a normal hotel. Most people are charmed by this idyllic and bohemian lifestyle - but it's not for everyone. ********************************************************************* FILM AND PHOTOS SHOOTS: This is an amazing property for photography, and film, with 13 acres of rustic cottages, oak forests and sculpted streams. But please note we have special, and quite reasonable rates for filming, in addition to the normal rental charges. Please let us know ahead of time so we can work out the details. Commercial filming is not permitted without permission. Charming Cabin Ideal for Hikers and Nature Lovers in Topanga, California

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Harmony Heaven Campyard

100%

(13)

32mi from Gould Mesa Trail Camp · 2 sites

Private Campyard Near Mt. Baldy | A-Frame Cabins • Pool • Farm Animals Escape to your own private Harmony Heaven Campyard. Looking for a camping experience without traveling hours into the wilderness? Welcome to our private half-acre campyard—a peaceful retreat where nature, comfort, and adventure come together. Stay in one of our cozy A-frame campers or bring the family together in our spacious four-person tent. Enjoy evenings around the fire pit, prepare meals in our fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and refresh in our modern private bathroom with a hot-water shower. Take a dip in the swimming pool, relax by the fish pond, or spend time with our friendly goats, chickens, ducks, and turkeys in our small animal sanctuary. Whether you're roasting marshmallows under the stars, enjoying your morning coffee outdoors, or simply unwinding in a peaceful setting, there's something for everyone. Adventure is just around the corner. We're only 20 minutes from the famous Mt. Baldy hiking trails, making this the perfect base camp for hikers, families, couples, photographers, and anyone looking to reconnect with nature. Highlights • Private half-acre campyard • Two cozy A-frame campers • Spacious four-person camping tent • Fully equipped outdoor kitchen • Modern private outdoor bathroom with a hot-water shower • Fire pit with outdoor seating • Swimming pool • Fish pond • Friendly goats, chickens, ducks, and turkeys • Peaceful country atmosphere • Only 20 minutes from Mt. Baldy hiking trails • Perfect for couples, families, weekend getaways, and outdoor enthusiasts Whether you're looking for a relaxing weekend escape or an adventure-filled getaway, our campyard offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Come unplug, enjoy the outdoors, and create unforgettable memories under the stars.

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Riverview Ranch

95%

(31)

46mi from Gould Mesa Trail Camp · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Spacious, Shaded Stay Near Mt. Rubidoux — Tents, RVs & Onsite RV Rentals Looking for a spacious, private spot to relax, explore, or celebrate with your group? Our property offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from the heart of Riverside, CA. Nestled near Mt. Rubidoux Park and only 15 minutes from the iconic Mission Inn, it’s the perfect location for both nature lovers and city explorers. We welcome all kinds of stays: bring your tent, park your RV, or choose one of our onsite RVs for rent. There’s plenty of flat, open space for parking, with the option to park under a large covered garage for extra shade and comfort. Enjoy access to clean bathrooms and hot showers, plus electricity and water hookups at various points across the property. Gather around the communal firepit in the evenings and relax under the stars. 🌿 Why You’ll Love It Here: • Shaded by mature trees to keep your spot cool and comfortable • Great for group gatherings or special celebrations • Quiet, private atmosphere ideal for relaxation • Mt. Rubidoux hiking trails and city attractions just minutes away • Family-friendly and pet-friendly Whether you’re just passing through or planning a group getaway, this is the perfect basecamp for your Southern California adventure.

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Private Hilltop Desert Dome + Pool | 1 Hr from LA

99%

(138)

32mi from Gould Mesa Trail Camp · 1 site

Welcome to The Hilltop Getaway! Escape the city for a private desert retreat just about an hour from LA. Set on a secluded 2.5-acre hilltop with 360° views, Joshua Trees and massive rock formations, The Hilltop Getaway feels like your own private desert park. Perfect for a romantic escape for two, a family getaway, or a relaxing trip with friends. Enjoy the seasonal pool, explore the rocks, watch incredible sunsets, and unwind by the fire pit under a sky full of stars. The 23-ft (7 m) geodesic dome features a queen memory-foam bed, additional convertible sleeping spaces, comfortable lounge and dining areas, WiFi, mini fridge/freezer, projector and screen, Bluetooth soundbar, and a large panoramic window overlooking the desert. Outside, you’ll find several private areas to relax and enjoy the landscape, including a propane fire pit, hammock, outdoor seating and dining areas. The outdoor bar/kitchen includes a four-burner propane grill with side burner, sink, bar counter and dining space. A separate private restroom and shower cabin includes a flush portable toilet, sink and hot shower. Towels and soap are provided. During the warmer months, guests can enjoy our 8-ft stock-tank pool, open seasonally from May through October. Guests have private access to the entire 2.5-acre property, including the geodesic dome, seasonal pool, outdoor kitchen and BBQ, fire pit, outdoor dining and lounge areas, private restroom and hot shower, and surrounding desert grounds and rock formations. The entire property is reserved exclusively for you during your stay, THERE ARE NO SHARED SPACES. The Hilltop Getaway is an off-grid desert experience rather than a conventional hotel stay. Electricity is supplied by our solar/battery system. Utility water is provided for washing and showering but is not intended for drinking, so please bring bottled drinking water. Commercial and professional photo/video productions require prior approval. Personal photography and videos are welcome If you’re looking for a place to hike, relax, refresh and recharge yourself, you found the place! While our site is private and secluded, it is close to most stores you might need. Palmdale is a 10-minute drive and has a Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Ross, restaurants, fast foods, banks, and more. Additionally, you can visit a lot of unique places just few minutes from us like Antelope Valley Indian Museum, Four Aces Movie Ranch, Movie Set Diner, Club Ed Movie Set, El Mirage Dry Lake, Kill Bill Church, Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve, Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, Blackbird Airpark, Dry Town Water Park On our space you'll find 1. Bar/Kitchen area offers a four-burner gas grill with one side burner, kitchen table, sink with foot water pump, bar counter with four chairs on the bar deck; 2. Classic wood picnic table 3. Fire pit with wood chairs and bench for lounging 4. Hammock for relaxing and stargazing 5. Toilet/Shower cabin. Thetford Porta Potti flush toilet, sink with foot water pump, mirror, Eccotemp hot shower We provide towels and soap 6. Cowboy Pool 8ft Open seasonally May - Oct 7. The Geo Dome Tent 23ft (7M) is equipped with everything for a comfortable glamping experience Geo Dome: - Queen bed with memory-foam mattress and bedding - Two Convertable Tri-Fold Sofa Beds - Twin Tufted Back Convertible Sofa - Foldable Camping Cot - Hammock Chair Swing - Dining Set - Nightstands - Kitchen Island with kitchen utensils, pots, tableware - Portable Power Station EcoFlow River Mini for charging and power devices - Propane Portable Heater, indoor-safe (Propane gas is include) - Solar lights - Fresh towel-Fresh linen- Books games for entertainment - fire extinguisher, first aid kit, etc

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The Lodge at Deer Creek

91%

(175)

47mi from Gould Mesa Trail Camp · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

At The Lodge at Deer Creek you'll be nestled between the majestic Santa Monica Mountains and the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Enjoy sunsets and stargazing from this 25 acre ocean view property. During the day you can swim or surf the famous Malibu waves, hike or bike in the mountains, or enjoy shopping at Pt. Dume or Cross Creek. Grocery, restaurants, and retail are just 15 minutes away along the beautiful coast.

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Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!

96%

(126)

19mi from Gould Mesa Trail Camp · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to Hacienda La Fortuna. 🌿🤎 It offers over 100 acres of beautiful, rugged mountain terrain surrounded by California junipers, oak trees, canyons, and wide-open views. Located in Acton, just about 10 minutes from Vasquez Rocks, our ranch is a peaceful place to disconnect, explore, and experience the beauty of nature. Wake up to beautiful mountain sunrises, spend the day hiking and exploring the open terrain, and end your evening watching an incredible sunset followed by a sky full of stars. With campsites set farther away from the main ranch area, guests can enjoy privacy, peaceful surroundings, and expansive mountain views. There’s plenty to experience without ever leaving the property. Hike and explore our mountain terrain, keep an eye out for native wildlife such as jackrabbits, quail, and owls, or discover pieces of the land’s history, including the remains of an old homesteader’s cabin, a long-abandoned gold mine, and historic arrastres once used by miners. Hacienda La Fortuna is also a working ranch filled with animals. Come visit our horses, goats, ducks, chickens, peacocks, and more, and be sure to meet Benito, our 200-lb, 70-year-old tortoise! 🐢🤎 Guests are welcome to enjoy and admire our animals while respecting their enclosures and ranch rules. At approximately 3,000 feet in elevation, days can be sunny and warm while evenings bring cool mountain air—perfect for relaxing at your campsite and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Whether you come to camp, hike, explore, enjoy the animals, watch the sunrise or sunset, or simply slow down and reconnect with nature, we hope your stay at Hacienda La Fortuna becomes part of the experience—not just a place to sleep.

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Terra Vivus

96%

(54)

41mi from Gould Mesa Trail Camp · 1 site · Tent, RV

Terra Vivus is Latin for "The Earth is alive." Welcome to a great balance of being away from civilization, engulfed in nature with peace and quiet yet also being 10 minutes away from the nearest market and 30 minutes away from the nearest city. Chipmunks, crows, doves, crickets, coyotes, sparrows and many other creatures call this land home. This is protected land called a Significant Ecological Area mostly because of the thousands of Joshua Trees. Send a photo/video of you sharing your water with the plants at terra.vivus.inquiries@gmail.com and receive $3 off your stay. 25% of all revenue goes to restoring, preserving and enhancing the existing ecosystem. Come experience and contribute to the preservation of this beautiful landscape. It can be windy at times, in order to mitigate this I recommend using your car(s) to block the wind. Local markets also sell neck gaiters for face protection. I also have pieces of plywood with bricks that you're welcome to move and shift to fit your needs. I am in the process of building a tree/shrub wind block. There's about .4 miles of dirt road to get to the property, there are some dips to watch out for but I come out here in a little Prius so it's manageable. Overall, there is an element of seclusion but occasionally people do drive by on the dirt road. I would rate the cell phone service a 7/10, it's pretty solid but can go out at times.

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Star Ranch

98%

(27)

32mi from Gould Mesa Trail Camp · 1 site

Star Ranch 🏜️🌵 Escape the city and experience the peaceful beauty of the California High Desert at Star Ranch. Nestled on 10 private acres near Lake Los Angeles, our unique desert getaway offers two cozy A frame cabins surrounded by open skies, breathtaking sunsets, and some of the best stargazing in Southern California. Whether you’re looking to unplug for the weekend, enjoy a getaway, reconnect with friends, or simply relax in nature, Star Ranch is the perfect place to slow down and unwind. ────────────── 🏕️ What you’ll love • Two unique A frame cabins with room for up to 4 guests • King bed in the main cabin • Outdoor hot shower & flushable restroom • Outdoor kitchen with sink and prep area • Fire pit / BBQ grill for relaxing evenings • Solar lighting and battery powered outlets • Small Cowboy Pool • Plenty of parking for cars, trucks, trailers, and boats • Peaceful, private desert setting with incredible stargazing ────────────── 🔥 Outdoor amenities • Fire pit / BBQ grill • Outdoor kitchen • Picnic table & outdoor seating • Hot outdoor shower • Small Cowboy Pool • Flushable restroom • Wide open space to explore and relax ────────────── ✨ Things to do nearby • Stargazing & astrophotography • Desert hiking and exploring • Off roading & dirt biking • Beautiful desert sunsets • Day trips to Vasquez Rocks, Devil’s Punchbowl & Angeles National Forest • Antelope Valley Indian Museum • Local restaurants and grocery stores within a short drive ────────────── ⚠️ Good to Know • The property is located in a quiet, rural desert area, perfect for disconnecting and enjoying nature. • Drinking water is not provided, so please bring your own. • The cabins include battery powered outlets for charging small devices. • The cabin door locks can be a little stiff, just pull firmly while unlocking. ────────────── 📍 Location Located near Lake Los Angeles / Palmdale, California in the beautiful High Desert. Enjoy peaceful desert scenery while still being close enough to restaurants, grocery stores, and local attractions. Detailed arrival instructions and the correct address will be provided after booking. We can’t wait to welcome you to Star Ranch! 🌵✨

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Topanga Cabins

97%

(18)

26mi from Gould Mesa Trail Camp · 2 sites

Your very own Private Cabin on Gated Property, next to wilderness, with hundreds of miles of fire roads, mountain bike and hiking trails in clean open air to refresh your spirit for a day trip or location. Skylights above a queen bed and a beautiful tile mosaic are just two of the many things that make this such a unique retreat. Please ask, obvious questions are welcome The Guest Cabin is your perfect escape from urban confusion and the stress of social distancing, with all amenities for a perfect getaway! We use CDC safe guidelines for cleaning your private shower, kitchenette, and bathroom, as well as a queen bed with fresh sheets under star gazers' skylights, and WiFi so you can work! Only 22 miles from downtown Los Angeles, it feels like 100 miles from civilization. 15 minutes' drive to the beach, 30 minutes to Santa Monica. We have over 70 live oaks on the property to filter the perfect air. So far from the roar of civilization, you will think you are in another world! You will have your cabin and ample, beautiful outdoor space all to yourselves with access to hiking trails and fire roads through a private gate. You will have parking for one car directly in front of the cabin with paid parking for a second car, as we have very limited parking! We have a wonderful variety of wildlife that lives on our property, but the presence of Coyotes and Mountain lions in the area requires me to caution bringing your own pets, as we cannot guarantee their safety! We have Bobcats and a resident Gray Fox family with daily sightings in our meadow, rumored to once be the oldest vineyard in Topanga. Owls grace the night with their call, and Red Tail Hawks ply the morning sky, but silence is our calling card considering the chaos just over the hill!

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More to explore nearby

75%

4 ratings · 3 reviews

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· September 2025

This place is a hidden gem. There is a creek with water flowing and waking up to the sound of it is pure bliss. This is a full on campus with kitchen bathrooms and everything you would ever need

Not recommend

· June 2019

I did not camp here, but my wife and I were looking for trail camps and somehow missed Oakwilde Trail Camp, and we just walked straight on pass this place once we saw it. Even though we backpacked all the way from Switzer on a Saturday, it was completely packed with looked to be people of almost permanent residence there. Be careful if you camp here as it close to the city. And if you like remote, this is not the place for you.

November 2015

Nice sites with a couple of vault toilets and bear proof trash cans. nice fire pits and lots of logs for sitting. Not much water in the creek in fall but it was moving pretty well. Fair number of hikers and bikers pass through. Parked at the turnout off of Angeles Crest highway and walked down (about 1mi) with my dog for one night. My pup got a couple of goat-head stickers in his paw on the way back so that's one thing to watch out for. Good place for a one nighter to scratch the itch, especially if you're short on time.