Villa Macala

Our group of 17 reserved Campsites 1 and 2, but thanks to Nina's great recommendation, we used Site 1 and the Bee Box, which made it much easier for our large group to get around. Plus, the amazing view, it was perfect! We knew it would be hot, but we didn't expect a 106°F+ heatwave! Thankfully, we came prepared with tarps, poles, and canopies, and our amazing camp host, Dave, set up a large fan with a mister that kept everyone comfortable. Although the pergola's misting system wasn't working at our site, the fan made a huge difference. Dave truly made our stay exceptional. He welcomed us like family, checked on us throughout the weekend, made sure we always had ice and firewood, and went above and beyond to ensure everyone was having a great time. The campground has a home-style shower with a flush toilet, and all 17 of us shared it. It became one of the funniest parts of the trip—if someone was missing, we all knew exactly where they were! 😄 Even with the warm evenings, we still enjoyed a campfire. After all, what's camping without one? The kids loved making s'mores, and those moments around the fire were some of our favorite memories. Despite the record-breaking temperatures, we had an incredible weekend. Dave's exceptional hospitality truly made our trip unforgettable. A special thank-you to Nina for recommending the Bee Box and to Dave for making us feel so welcome throughout our stay. Although the heat kept us from taking the tour, we'll experience it next time.

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· July 2026

We will return to Macala

Tent · With kids ·

Fantastic place to camp with great views for low key weekend. I have never felt so welcomed at a campsite before! What great hosts! And the tour of the grounds was so great, thank you again. I should also mention the nicest camping bathhouse- made me feel like I was glamping 😀

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· June 2026

Thank you again David!

Tent ·

Site 2 - Olive Orchard

My girlfriend and I had an amazing time here. From the start David the Ranch Manager met us on his ATV. He told us the history, went over the wildlife of the area and showed us where the bathroom and shower were (which were kept in excellent condition). The Orchard was amazing and it avoids using pesticides and herbicides and the plant and wildlife made you feel like you were really camping. David’s hospitality and the beautiful landscape will definitely have us coming back again for a weekend get away.

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· June 2026

Not just a camp, it’s an experience

Tent · Group trip ·

The property was very beautiful! Dave, the property care-taker was very kind and enthusiastic about making sure we had everything we needed! We loved that we had a bathroom right on our site, and when it got too hot, we were able to connect the hose to the pergola that had misters installed. We loved how natural everything was, and the scenery was amazing! Note that there is not a lot of flat ground at our site Elderberry than we expected, but we made it work. The fire pit was perfect. the wood-burning stove was super cool but, not practical for us because the wood was burning too fast for it to heat up the stove top. Now the tasting and tour is A MUST! Not only is it free, but you get to try all the amazing jams and olive oil they make here at the orchard! The tasting was held by the property owner, and she was the sweetest and we loved hearing her stories. The tour was definitely a rush! Dave took us all around the property on what felt like a juiced up golf cart, and it was crazy fun. He had a lot of cool stories to tell as well, and it was really cool to see where all the jams and oil come from, and the history of the land. I will warn you, the ride will for sure have you covered in dirt by the end of it! 😆 The swings were also really fun, you can see the grounds from up top!

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· June 2026

Lovely Ranch Camping

Tent ·

Site 2 - Olive Orchard

This is a gorgeous ranch with beautiful views of the surrounding hills and mountains. The scenery is stunning, with hiking options throughout the property. We saw rabbits, lizards, and an owl during our walks. Our site was private and quiet, with a wood burning stove for cooking, and a stone's throw from a FANTASTIC (hotel quality) bathroom. The site even has misters threaded into the pergola that you can turn on to keep you cool on hot days. Rich, the ranch owner and our gracious host, made us feel very welcome upon arrival. He gave us an awesome tour of the property, including how they make olive oil from their olive orchard. We had a great stay and we thank you, Rich, for sharing the property with us!

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· May 2026

The Perfect Getaway!

35 ft travel trailer ·

Our stay at the Bee Box RV site was absolutely incredible! The spot was impeccably clean, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful rocky scenery. The setup is fantastic, with a great covered patio, relaxing fire pits, and a spotless private bathroom. The staff was exceptionally friendly. A special shoutout to David, who gave us a warm welcome and a wonderful tour of the property. While there, we bought some of their olive oil and fresh pressed Macala pomegranate juice, hands down the best I’ve ever had! Highly recommend this beautiful, scenic getaway

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· May 2026

The perfect getaway

16 ft travel trailer ·

Our stay at the Bee Box RV site was absolutely incredible! The spot was impeccably clean, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful scenery. The setup is fantastic, with a great covered patio, relaxing fire pit, and a spotless private bathroom. The staff was exceptionally friendly. A special shoutout to David, who gave us a warm welcome and a wonderful tour of the property. While there, we bought some of their olive oil and fresh pressed pomegranate juice, hands down the best I’ve ever had! Highly recommend this beautiful, scenic getaway. We'll be back!

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· May 2026

Amazing experience

Tent ·

My husband and I celebrated his birthday this weekend, and it was definitely memorable. The photos don't come close to the beauty that this place is. Everything is very well organized, clean, the staff is extremely helpful and kind. We also bought some products that they sell and I was really very impressed with the flavor and quality. We will definitely come back more often. And finally, a special thank you to David.

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· May 2026

Tent ·

Our stay at Villa Macala was genuinely relaxing and memorable. Our host David was very attentive and very helpful. The moment we arrived, the place had this peaceful, tucked away feeling that instantly made the stress of everyday life fade out. The grounds are well cared for, restroom clean with warm shower. The atmosphere encourages you to slow down, sit by the fire a little longer, to savor your coffee in the morning, and look up at the stars instead of your phone. Everything about the setup made the stay easy and exploring fun, from the layout of the site to the overall vibe of the property. We left feeling refreshed and already thinking about when we could come back. We highly recommend this place and be sure to try their incredible homemade jams, especially the guava and fig.

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· May 2026

Tent ·

Camping at Villa Macala was awesome. They have created an incredible camping environment that complements the area landscape. Our contact on arrival was David, who is also the ranch manager. He gave us a great intro to the property, amenities, and things to consider and watch for while camping there. He checked on us a couple of times each day to make sure we were settled in and having a good time. The property itself is phenomenal. It is a total of 80 acres. The owners encourage campers to enjoy the whole property. So, that's exactly what we did! We took a self guided tour and saw the 4 different olive tree orchards, 2 grape vineyards, a fig tree area, a pomegranate bush area, a guava tree section, etc. And on our last day, David gave us a tour that included some property history and a farming lesson. We learned a lot and received an education on the their micro-climate and growing process. We also purchased a handful of homemade items from the fruit harvested from the ranch. They were even kind enough to bring it to our campsite. All in all, it was a great experience from start to finish. The customer service and openness of the owners to allow "full roaming" of the property was truly appreciated. I have stayed at a lot of Hipcamps and I could confidently say that the landscape/environment, customer service, and commitment to maintaining a top notch camping site was unparalleled during our visit.

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· May 2026

Perfect Stay

25 ft Class B ·

Great stay, the host was super communicative and the campsite was well maintained and pretty. We loved it and are planning to come back.

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· May 2026

Elderberry Park

14 ft campervan ·

We just got back from a wonderful stay at Macala Orchards - Elderberry Park site 1. The property is beautiful and there are so many great amenities to make for an amazing stay. It was a very peaceful, private and relaxing stay. The hosts and David especially are very accommodating and want to make sure you have everything you need. Make sure to take a tour of the property with David too and don't forget to order some of their delicious products! We will definitely be back for more stays at Macala Orchards!

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· May 2026

Loved it!

32 ft Class A ·

Beautiful, very peaceful spot with clear communication. Absolutely everything we needed and such helpful hosts! We arrived late and David came down to help us get into out spot and situated. In addition to all the hookups and beautifully maintained areas—we had our own gazebo covered picnic bench, tables, other benches around a fire pit. Just great!

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· April 2026

Tent · With kids ·

What a beautiful ranch! Amazing views! The campsites are huge and very private. The amenities are amazing with bathrooms, shower, tables, water at campsites. Highly recommend it!

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· April 2026

32 ft Class C · With kids ·

Villa Macala Teardrop Trailer

Beautiful property with gorgeous panoramic views!! David’s gracious hospitality was above and beyond. Very clean restrooms with a shower available for everyone to use which elevated the whole camping experience to the next level. Would definitely come back to this beautiful property again.

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· April 2026

Villa Wonderful!

Villa Macala is a great place to visit. You can tell right away the hard work the farm staff puts into the place! A lovely orchard in the foothills. The farm manager, David, couldn’t have been more helpful and such a wonderful man to meet. I was on a bicycle trip and stayed in the teardrop and slept like a baby. I would definitely recommend a visit and be sure to get some of their great products. Olive oil and pomegranate jelly.. say Hi to David, from his biking buddy Eric!

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· April 2026

Tent ·

Site 3 - Private Corner

I absolutely loved camping here. The land was beautiful and our scenic and secluded camping spot had everything we needed and more. You could not convince me that our host, David, was not an angel. At the drop of a hat he was more than willing to help with everything. We tried the pomegranate jelly and it was delicious!

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· April 2026

Loved our "Hobbit House!"

Tent ·

Villa Macala and our host David were wonderful! He was present and attentive, yet at the same time fully gave us our space -- including allowing us to check out later than the published check-out time. "Stay as long as you'd like," were his words. The grounds were beautiful and fun to explore, and we loved our shady, oak tree campsite, which we endearingly called the Hobbit House, due to the way it made you feel walking down into the grove of trees and all the little nooks and crannies that were there for us to set up in. We loved the open views of the mountains from our site, and although we chose to leave and explore town one afternoon, we could have easily and happily stayed right there on the property the whole time. The clean bathrooms with hot water were a huge plus. We would definitely recommend Villa Macala to anyone looking for a special, beautiful spot to camp off the beaten path. 10 out of 10!

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· March 2026

Tent · With kids ·

a very nice place to camp with family. David met us and gave us a brief tour of Macala and was very helpful. campsite was great and toilet with shower was clean! definitely will be back!

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· March 2026

Tent ·

It was spacious, great shading, David the camp host was very accommodating, clean bathroom, running water, and power outlet. The best part house how private it was at site 4.

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· March 2026

Beautiful Hidden Gem Campground!

Tent ·

We had such an amazing trip at Macala! My girlfriend and I came here for two nights to celebrate our birthdays and get away from the city life and it was just so lovely. The host/employees that we interacted with (David, Bobby, Amy, and the cute dog Leo) were all so welcoming and kind. We could really tell how much thought and love was put into the development and planning of the farm and the campsites. The campsite we stayed at (Oak Trees, site 4) was sooo cozy and cute. It felt secluded from the rest of the property and we felt like we owned the place! We ordered everything they had on their menu (olive oil, jams, herbs, tea) and it was all so fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the olive oil and Guava Jam especially, so tasty! Also highly recommend booking a tour of the property with David, he took us around and showed us how everything operates on the farm at sunset and it was so special and beautiful. We cannot wait to return, it seriously might be the best campsite we’ve ever been to! There were also super clean/nice showers and bathrooms available throughout the site. This place is such a hidden gem, highly highly recommend. Next time we’ll have to plan an olive oil tasting, we missed out this time around, but we’ll be back soon! Book this place immediately! :) <3 -Simon

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· March 2026

Lovely Camping Spot

25 ft travel trailer ·

We spent 6 nights camping at the Bee Box at Villa Macala. It was incredible! The property was vast and everywhere you looked there was something else to see. Obviously a lot of heart and soul went into the creation of this beautiful place. Our site had a nice view with a sturdy picnic table, benches and a fireplace. There was a pergola with a solid cover which made even the hottest days very bearable. The hospitality was off the charts too! It was extremely hot the first 2 days we were there and ranch manager David brought us bags of ice on 2 separate occasions - unsolicited! We didn’t use the outhouse shower/restrooms because we were self contained, but they were spotless and even stocked with toiletries! We also happened to be present during one of their market weekends and were able to score some great olive oil (nice and peppery). I will be back and will tell our friends. Many thanks to David, Rich and Nina for a very memorable week!

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· March 2026

Tent ·

Had a great time camping. It was a great secluded spot where you can enjoy the outdoors. The hosts were extremely accommodating and helpful. We definitely have plans to enjoy this campground again

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· March 2026

peaceful and serene trip!

Tent · Group trip ·

I loved staying at campsite 1 here with friends! It’s a great spot for a group camping trip. There’s plenty of space for cooking, lounging and exploring. The ranch is a working ranch and we were able to stop by the market they were hosting on the property. The property is so big, we were still able to have a private campground to ourselves. The night time is so peaceful with the sounds of animals (mostly lizards, owls, and rabbits) and this is the perfect spot for star gazing. David, the ranch manager, was so accommodating to our group and we communicated seamlessly throughout our stay. Overall the trip felt so safe and serene! Thanks again to Nina for setting us up before the trip. We loved our stay and will definitely return!

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· March 2026

Dream camping in California

Tent · With kids ·

I cannot say enough good things about this camping experience! If you want to find a beautiful place to enjoy nature while having the most amazing hosts ever, then camp here! Enjoy LOTS of space to relax and hike around this amazing property. Definitely tour the orchard! Buy their amazing products, and hear the story of this family’s organic farm. This site was perfect for our family and friends with children from age 6 to 18 years old. It was immaculate. The bathroom made this mama so thankful after having some grubby happy campers that I could clean up before tucking in. The well water was superb. If you aren’t convinced yet, I don’t know what else to say! We are 100 percent coming back to camp here again and visit our newly made friends. Fall in love with California again at Villa Macala!

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· December 2025

Can’t love it enough

28 ft travel trailer ·

This is my second time, and I would get there again and again again and again It’s a wonderful location, very friendly owners and a beautiful space to relax and be removed from the Earth

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· December 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

The eight of us had a fun time at the campsite and it was a great place to explore. Not only a spacious campsite, the bathroom and the shower is also a huge plus. 150 yards of offroad climbing to get to the campsite required some commitment for an 8 person van but it was an added fun.

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· November 2025

Perfect camp spot.

12 ft campervan · With kids ·

This campsite is truly incredible. It has a level place to set up, a beautiful landscape, clean water, warm showers. The hosts are wonderful. We will come back many times. The olive oil from the farm is also spectacular. If you have a sprinter van like we do, be careful with the edelberry spot. It's a very narrow road road surrounded by boulders.

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· November 2025

Tent · With kids ·

We had a wonderful time, with a beautiful view and lots to explore. We will definitely come back again!

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· October 2025

Great local getaway spot

20 ft campervan ·