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99% Recommend128 ratings · 50 reviews
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· February 2020
We absolutely loved our stay here! So special and fun to wake up to the gibbons singing! We were laughing all morning. Jodi, Gabi, and everyone who works at the center was so kind and helpful! The site was really spacious and we enjoyed hanging out around the fire. We even saw a few shooting stars! We did the public tour with Jodi in the morning which was so informative and interesting. Overall highly recommend a stay or just a visit to the center :)
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Emilie B.
2 reviews
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· January 2020
Super fun camping spot with the lovely Gibbons surrounding you. Alma was very nice and everyone at the conservation center was very welcoming. Hearing those early morning gibbons sing was incredible. Also, the tour of the Gibbons Conservation center was awesome and informative! Will be back.
Taylor M.
5 years on Hipcamp
This was our first experience using Hipcamp and we are definitely ready for more! Camping at the Gibbon Conservation Center was a great experience! We were allowed to pull our car onto the grounds too unload our gear and then shown the restroom and kitchen. Both were very well maintained and easily accessible from our camp site which was just up a little dirt hill. During our stay we didn't use the grill but it was offered and so was water and a nice lit sitting area. There was also firewood and a fire extinguisher for our use. You set up your tent with a view of a Gibbon enclosure! It was dark enough for views of many stars but light enough to feel safe. The 5:30am wake up call by the gibbons was expected but still suprising haha it was crazy but in the best way. We loved the 10am tour that was included with our stay. The host Alma was very passionate and very personable. I've already recommended this place to all of my friends.
It's kind of a late check in (4pm) but we still had plenty of time to get our tent set up before sunset.. we also didn't have to check out until 2pm which is nice.
Maritza A.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2019
Truly unique camping experience. Kids loved cruising the conservatory grounds. Great utilities too - nice kitchen, full bathroom, a patio with chairs and propane grill, which were all super helpful for our stay (2 young kids, my wife, and me)
Jared G.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2019
Group trip ·
Stay Wild Campground
Was awesome thank you
Christina W.
6 years on Hipcamp
We greatly enjoyed our stay! This location first came across our radar because we needed a place to stay near LAX but not necessarily in LA as we had our camper van for one last night. Santa Clarita is a nice small town with any accommodation you might need, although we only stopped at Whole Foods before making our way to the site. (Shopping, Six Flags, college campus, restaurants) The conservation is about 10 minutes away from the “town” of Sabra Clarita, so you definitely are out in nature!
This is not a camp ground. We were so happy to have access to a bathroom, shower, gas grill and camp fire space. We shared these accommodations with some other (really fun) guests.
The camp space is enough for 2 large tents on a flat small hill, separated by the fire pit. Since we didn’t have a tent, Alma and the hosts at the center kindly accommodated parking for our van very near the above listed accommodations. (Steps away only)
What a special experience to get to spend time near these animals- we felt like we were as interesting to them as we were interested in them! The Am wake up call was a really cool experience. It also only lasted about 10 minutes then we kept sleeping.
We had lots of passing contact with the employees of the conservation and they were all very kind. It’s clear that they are passionate about their work. We were sad to miss the 10am tour of the facility, but we had a flight to catch.
I would stay here again and especially would recommend it for people wanting a different camping experience!
Thank you Alma and our Aussie friends!
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Cameron S.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· October 2019
You come for the gibbons sunrise experience and it is intense. What a wave of energy you seldom get to experience or witness. Don't expect to sleep during this hour, it will not happen. But it is an amazing thing to witness and I'm glad we went. The site was nice and tucked away directly behind the house. The bathroom is shared with the staff, so when they are using it you have to wait or go to the porta potty down the road. Bring your own firewood, there's nothing to use but a fire made it super pleasant. Had a nice time!
James L.
15 reviews
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· October 2019
I took my boyfriend to his first camping experience here and it was such an amazing experience! I would totally recommend this to anyone who wants a unique camping experience, and such a short drive from LA!! Waking up to the sound of singing gibbons is one of a kind. The campsites are next to each other but you get your privacy. They have a BBQ grill that can be used as well.
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Glorious D.
6 years on Hipcamp
A magical experience. When you camp you get to sit and watch the gibbons for hours if you’d like. The caretakers are really sweet and the tour was fantastic.
I learnt so much about Gibbons and the efforts being made to ensure their survival. This conservation doing everything they can and working with other sites for the future of Gibbons.
The best part is hearing them sing. It is beautiful and magical.
The campsite was great with everything you need, a great bathroom, a bbq and great sitting areas.
We loved our experience.
Diana R.
6 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· September 2019
Group trip ·
Stay Wild Campground
It was really cool to wake up to the Gibbons! The little sitting area seen with the string lights was really cute and fun to hang out in at night. The feedback I would have is that the grill ran out of gas, and there isn't a point person on site for you to communicate with if you need something. The chairs are a bit old and unmaintained, so they weren't the most comfy, but the space is nice! I'd bring a camping chair of my own next time. Overall, great stay.
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Julia J.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2019
Had a fantastic time camping here! Loved the little patio area in addition to the private camping space. And the gibbons’ morning song - unforgettable!
Kristin C.
6 years on Hipcamp
A great place to stay so close to home. The Gibbon Conservatory is one of the most unique places I’ve ever stayed in! The hosts were nice, showed us were everything was. They had a very clean portable toilet you could use, or there is a full bathroom inside a house. A campground with a lot of space, a fire pit with plenty of seating available. And the cutest patio with a grill, table set, and a lot of the essentials. We enjoyed observing the Gibbons and rising to their singing in the morning. Such an awesome experience, I’ve been telling everyone I know about it!
Christine D.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2019
We were welcomed when we arrived at the sanctuary and given the run down. Fire pit, BBQ grill, dishes to use, communal bathroom and shower. I had the overall feeling everything was more accommodating that I expected, which is nice. There are two campsites and they are pretty much on top of one another, but our neighbors were kind and it worked out.
The Gibbons though.... !!! They were so quiet all night, but when morning came- they enchanted us with their noises. One of the best, most unique experiences I’ve had. Walking around and taking s tour in the morning was a highlight of my whole (2 week) trip!
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Colleen C.
3 reviews
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· August 2019
What a wonderful place to wake up! The gibbons song is just amazing :-)
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Max G.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2019
Was an amazing and unique experience. I am definitely recommending this to my friends!
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Kayla P.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2019
Very unique experience. The gibbons sang around 6am. The tour that comes with the campground reservation was tremendously educational. Great way to learn about gibbons and the threats to their survival.
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Justin L.
2 reviews
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· June 2019
It was really nice. Very relaxing setting and quite neat to wake up to the sound of the gibbons. Hosts very nice as well. (We also heard coyotes howling in the night:))
Paul N.
5 reviews
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· June 2019
The campsite itself is pretty basic, a nice flat area overlooking the conservation center with a fire pit, grill, and access to the restroom in the staff house. A little bit of a bummer that we couldn't park the van nearby, but no biggie.
It was awesome to be able to walk around and see the gibbons outside of the normal vising hours without the crowd. You can get pretty close to the enclosures to have a good look. And in the morning, they are so super loud! I thought I knew what I was getting into, but holy shit, nothing could have prepared me for that noise, lol. A lot of reviews describe the sounds as "magical," "melodic," or "life-changing," but those people must've been high af, because it's more of a cacophony than anything! A cool experience, anyhow, but far from musical.
In the morning around 10, they offer a free guided tour of the conservation center, where they give more info on the gibbons. Not just science facts but info about their little family dramas and the goings-on on the individual apes, which is worth sticking around for.
Lindsey W.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2019
A fun and totally unique experience camping in a small wildlife center. The site had great amenities that made it feel comfy and a great option for getting out of LA last minute. It’s not very secluded, as you’re camping right next to the staff quarters and you share a bathroom and kitchen, etc, but everyone was very friendly.
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Amelia D.
2 reviews
Amazing way to spend a weekend in a cute spot. The camp host was easy to work with and directions were easy to use. We got to wake up and have coffee listening to the morning gibbon calls, and it made our weekend. Thanks for having us!
Great organization doing important work.
Justine A.
4 reviews
The campsite was right in the Conservation center, incredible access to the Gibbon enclosures when the sun was out. There was also a great view of the hills. The campsites are side by side, there is a great fire pit between them surrounded by chairs. It was so cozy. A few feet away was a cool bricked patio with seating and a propane grill, we called that our kitchen. Just down the bluff we had access to a flushing toilet, a great luxury for campers. There was an even an extension cord we could use to charge our devices. Got to keep it down a little here naturally for the peace of the animals. I would def come again.
Ac K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2019
Group trip ·
Stay Wild Campground
It's such a unique experience. Had a great time!
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Michael C.
6 years on Hipcamp
We got both campsites for our larger group and they are both together on a little bluff right inside the center with terrific views and access to the Gibbon enclosures. There was cozy chairs encircling a fire pit, so we didn’t need any camp chairs. There was a nearby bbq area with night lights and more seating and even an outlet we used to blow up air mattresses and charge our devices. We were also close to a flushing toilet which as a great luxury for camping. The Gibbons were quiet at night. Before sun down while the park was closed we walked around freely and felt like we got a special experience with these endangered primates.
Ac K.
2 reviews
The gibbons were so cool and I’m really glad we came here! Visiting the gibbon conservation center is definitely worth it, camping or otherwise.
We stayed here in a van, which is not really the intended setup. There’s a place for tent and cooking that’s up behind the house on the hill, but we were essentially in the middle of the gibbon center since we were in our van. This was fine for us—but don’t come without a tent and expect privacy.
As others have said the gibbons begin “singing” at dawn and it is intensely loud, though cool. You need to be quiet after dark so this is definitely an early to bed early to rise experience.
The bathroom is just inside the house, off the kitchen used by the family and volunteers. There is one shower, sink, and toilet.
On Sunday morning, Alma and volunteers began feeding gibbons by 8am. The center opened to the public at 9:30. There was a public tour we joined (included in our stay) which lasted over an hour and was very informative about gibbons!
We did have a tough time booking—getting responses to questions and having our booking expire once. Seeing all they are managing at the conservation center I understand why, but it was a challenge.
Corinne S.
4 reviews
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· January 2019
Unique and fun!
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Wynn T.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2018
This place was really amazing and waking up to the gibbons in the morning left me in awe. Glad we were able to walk around in the morning before the place was open to the public. This was my friend’s first camping trip and she had a great time as well! I would highly recommend staying here!
Tina H.
8 reviews
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· November 2018
Such a great night!!! Getting to walk around and see all of the gibbons was a treat. They were very active and hearing their calls in the morning was fantastic. We'll be back!
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Christine S.
7 reviews
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· October 2018
We had a wonderful experience. We went camping for my husband’s birthday and brought our 1.5 year old. They both loved being around the gibbons. The facilities were as described and Alma was accommodating and showed us around and what we had access to. Would definitely recommend to others as well.
Bethmarie Q.
9 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2018
Staying at the Gibbon Conservation Center is such a wonderful and wild experience. It was lovely to meet the knowledgeable and passionate staff at the center and the opportunity to learn about gibbons, their songs, their families and their personalities was such fun! Such a unique experience and so much fun!
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Delia W.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2018
Group trip ·
Airstream Glamping with Gibbons
This is a fun, off-the-beaten path adventure. Really, you go for the gibbons and you stay for the gibbons. They are mesmerizing and fascinating creatures, being able to just sit and watch them for an evening is worth the prize if admission. The grounds themselves aren’t fancy. The Airstream gives you a place to sleep. And the gibbons are the best alarm clock I’ve ever experienced.
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Maia S.
7 years on Hipcamp
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Santa Clarita, Los Angeles, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Alma R.
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