The best safari tent rentals near Dana Point, California

The small city of Dana Point rests on Southern California's beautiful Pacific shores and is quite convenient to the area's big cities. Take I-5 north for an hour to reach Los Angeles. San Diego is an hour south. You also have easy 10-minute access to the beaches of San Clemente. Dana Point Harbor is the area's major draw. Rent a small paddle boat or charter a classic schooner to enjoy the Pacific waters close up. Got kids along for your trip? Make sure you take one of the harbor's memorable whale-watching tours. A six-lane launch ramp area makes it easy to bring your own watercraft. Doheny State Beach is right next door and the place to go if you're into surfing. Bring your board to the busy north side of the beach and get ready to make some friends. Tote your tent down to the south side to find waterside campsites. Note that there are no electrical or water hookups for RVs here. As with most areas in Southern California, Dana Point's weather is ace year-round. Highs stay between a very comfortable 65 to 80 from spring to fall. Even in the winter, low temps stay far from freezing.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Splitrock - Branch Out Glamping

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26mi from Dana Point · 6 sites · Lodging · Fallbrook, CA

Nestled in the scenic coastal mountains of Southern California, Splitrock Farm & Retreat offers a serene escape just minutes from downtown Fallbrook. This 101-acre retreat features breath taking views of Mt. Palomar and the Pacific horizon, miles of hiking and biking trails, and a welcoming farm environment with free-roaming animals. Conveniently located near Temecula’s wine country, the Santa Margarita River Trail, and the Santa Rosa Plateau, it’s a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts and wellness seekers alike.

2. Eco Glamping Private Safari Tent

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33mi from Dana Point · 3 sites · Lodging · Vista, CA

After relocating from South Africa to Southern California we searched to find the perfect property to enjoy endless mountain, ocean and sunset views and a property that was fertile enough to be able to grow our own organic food. Now that we've found and enjoy our dream property we wanted to share it in a unique and exciting way by incorporating our African background and created this Safari Eco Tent so that passionate eco minded campers can also experience this stunning property. Unplug, Relax and Unwind in this Luxury African Safari Eco tent complete with solar hot water shower, rain water catchment, state of the art compost toilet, solar electric, full bathroom kitchen & Eco Heater. Experience a bit of Africa on this 2½ acre organic property surrounded by South African Protea flowers, native sages and fruit trees. Fall asleep in your luxury queen size bed with beautiful linens and awaken to the sounds of nature, enjoy nearby beaches, Temecula wineries, Safari Park & outstanding local Vista micro breweries.

The small city of Dana Point rests on Southern California's beautiful Pacific shores and is quite convenient to the area's big cities. Take I-5 north for an hour to reach Los Angeles. San Diego is an hour south. You also have easy 10-minute access to the beaches of San Clemente. Dana Point Harbor is the area's major draw. Rent a small paddle boat or charter a classic schooner to enjoy the Pacific waters close up. Got kids along for your trip? Make sure you take one of the harbor's memorable whale-watching tours. A six-lane launch ramp area makes it easy to bring your own watercraft. Doheny State Beach is right next door and the place to go if you're into surfing. Bring your board to the busy north side of the beach and get ready to make some friends. Tote your tent down to the south side to find waterside campsites. Note that there are no electrical or water hookups for RVs here. As with most areas in Southern California, Dana Point's weather is ace year-round. Highs stay between a very comfortable 65 to 80 from spring to fall. Even in the winter, low temps stay far from freezing.

83% (67)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Splitrock - Branch Out Glamping

79%

(7)

26mi from Dana Point · 6 sites · Lodging · Fallbrook, CA

Nestled in the scenic coastal mountains of Southern California, Splitrock Farm & Retreat offers a serene escape just minutes from downtown Fallbrook. This 101-acre retreat features breath taking views of Mt. Palomar and the Pacific horizon, miles of hiking and biking trails, and a welcoming farm environment with free-roaming animals. Conveniently located near Temecula’s wine country, the Santa Margarita River Trail, and the Santa Rosa Plateau, it’s a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts and wellness seekers alike.

2. Eco Glamping Private Safari Tent

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(78)

33mi from Dana Point · 3 sites · Lodging · Vista, CA

After relocating from South Africa to Southern California we searched to find the perfect property to enjoy endless mountain, ocean and sunset views and a property that was fertile enough to be able to grow our own organic food. Now that we've found and enjoy our dream property we wanted to share it in a unique and exciting way by incorporating our African background and created this Safari Eco Tent so that passionate eco minded campers can also experience this stunning property. Unplug, Relax and Unwind in this Luxury African Safari Eco tent complete with solar hot water shower, rain water catchment, state of the art compost toilet, solar electric, full bathroom kitchen & Eco Heater. Experience a bit of Africa on this 2½ acre organic property surrounded by South African Protea flowers, native sages and fruit trees. Fall asleep in your luxury queen size bed with beautiful linens and awaken to the sounds of nature, enjoy nearby beaches, Temecula wineries, Safari Park & outstanding local Vista micro breweries.

Stories from the community

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Ben

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Eco Glamping Private Safari Tent

The tent and site were great! Lauri was communicative and friendly!

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Darin

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Eco Glamping Private Safari Tent

We absolutely loved this spot. Every detail on the site made us feel like we were in our own oasis. So thoughtfully done and I can’t recommend this site enough!

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Brenda

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Splitrock - Branch Out Glamping

We had a fantastic weekend at Split Rock! Despite the rain every day, we managed to relax and recharge. Pros: The tent was spacious, the fire pit was a nice touch, and the area was wonderfully quiet. It was just a quick 20-second walk to the bathroom and shower, plus the views were stunning. We even had some fun encounters with farm animals (skip paying for the service, though). Everything we needed for cooking was available on-site, and the sound of rain on the canvas tent was soothing. The dirt paths were well-maintained and free of debris. Cons: We did face some challenges with Branch Out Glamping regarding a late check-in (there's no key to pick up). We noticed mouse droppings on the bed pillows and under the bed, and even saw one scurry across the floor late at night. For more privacy, I recommend using the showers by the office, as the one closest to our site was poorly constructed. There was also a missing chair by the fire pit (the pictures showed two loungers), and the bed was quite firm (if you like extra support, you might appreciate it). The next campsite was about 20 yards away, so if it's occupied, be aware they can hear everything happening at your site. Lastly, there was no place to charge electronics; BOG mentioned a communal area for phone charging, but the office staff said that wasn't true. I know this may sound like nitpicking, but don't let that fool you. We had an incredible time and plan to return soon.