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The best mountainous camping near Darwin
98% (179) • 30 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Darwin
Lake Olancha RV Park and Campground
1. Lake Olancha RV Park and Campground
95%
(236)
23mi from Darwin · 24 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our new resort with breathtaking views our 100 acre RV retreat and our nearly 1 mile shoreline of beautiful Olancha Lake with the majestic snowcapped Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west and Death Valley to the east make for an incredible retreat. We are located near Lone Pine in the township of Olancha in the Owens Valley of California.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$39
/ night
Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395
2. Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395
32mi from Darwin · 95 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy panoramic views of the Eastern Sierras from this great campground located on Hwy 395 at the Boulder Creek RV Resort in Lone Pine, California. Experience being immersed in nature's wonder while still maintaining some comforts of home by enjoying the amenities of the RV park with a pool and hot tub (open seasonally mid March to mid October), hot showers, clean restrooms, laundry facilities (paid) and a communal Club House with living room and kitchen available for guest use.
Take a relaxing stop on your road trip of a lifetime along California's eastern border, whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat under star filled skies or a convenient home base for exploring iconic destinations like Mt. Whitney, Alabama Hills and Death Valley National Park. With four unique cabins and over 100 camp sites to choose from offering full hook-ups, pull-through sites, tent sites and park amenities for the whole family to enjoy including an outdoor pool, hot tub, well stocked market and playground.
All RV sites offer full hook-ups with 30/50 amps electrical, water, sewer and free WiFi. Every campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and is dog friendly for up to 2 dogs per site. The Boulder Creek RV Resort Market sells propane, firewood, ice and other camp supplies. There is a dump station on site for RVs.
Tent sites are located near the restrooms, showers, pool and hot tub. Campers can use the communal Club House large kitchen and living room with TV, where fresh coffee and muffins are served daily each morning. Tent sites have some trees for shade and potable water available.
We're surrounded by the magnificent eastern Sierras and just a skipping stone way from majestic Mt. Whitney. Every day you'll awaken to a picture perfect view and every night you'll fall asleep beneath a vast black blanket peppered with sparkling stars. In an area where hiking and horseback riding trails are abundant, mountain lakes are fresh and crisp, and the scenery is unlike any other, guests are transported into another glimpse of unique California nature and embrace spectacular sunrises and sunsets on the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Viewing wildlife from the campground is not uncommon as elk, deer, birds and other migratory species travel through the open and vast land.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
Camp with the Horses! Robison Ranch
3. Camp with the Horses! Robison Ranch
100%
(4)
40mi from Darwin · 1 site · Tent, RV
Just off Highway 395, beneath the eastern Sierras, sits a former racehorse training facility with sweeping views of both the resident horses and surrounding mountains.
The property features a horse courtyard and open, undeveloped land for camping: peaceful, quiet, and perfect for slowing down. Stargazing is encouraged, with dark skies that truly shine. An outhouse with a toilet and sink is available on-site for campers’ use.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
Olancha Resort
4. Olancha Resort
22mi from Darwin · 131 sites
Nestled on 65 acres of stunning landscape, Olancha Resort stands out as a unique destination with unparalleled views of majestic mountain ranges and enchanting starry skies. To the east, you'll find the renowned Death Valley and the Whites Mountain Range, while the High Sierras, featuring the impressive Olancha Peak at 12,132 feet, rise majestically to the west.
Recognized as the Gateway to Death Valley and just minutes away from Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States at 14,494 feet, our resort offers an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
On-site, guests can indulge in delicious meals at Olancha Café, which serves grass-fed beef and bison, or explore our general store stocked with exotic beers, ice cream, and unique gifts. For relaxation, enjoy our well-water swimming pool, along with convenient public restrooms, showers, and a laundromat.
We also provide RV spots with 30/50 amp full hookups, as well as comfortable motel rooms, including suites and family accommodations, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors. Experience the beauty and adventure that Olancha Resort has to offer!
98% (179) • 30 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Darwin
Lake Olancha RV Park and Campground
1. Lake Olancha RV Park and Campground
95%
(236)
23mi from Darwin · 24 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our new resort with breathtaking views our 100 acre RV retreat and our nearly 1 mile shoreline of beautiful Olancha Lake with the majestic snowcapped Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west and Death Valley to the east make for an incredible retreat. We are located near Lone Pine in the township of Olancha in the Owens Valley of California.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$39
/ night
Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395
2. Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395
32mi from Darwin · 95 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy panoramic views of the Eastern Sierras from this great campground located on Hwy 395 at the Boulder Creek RV Resort in Lone Pine, California. Experience being immersed in nature's wonder while still maintaining some comforts of home by enjoying the amenities of the RV park with a pool and hot tub (open seasonally mid March to mid October), hot showers, clean restrooms, laundry facilities (paid) and a communal Club House with living room and kitchen available for guest use.
Take a relaxing stop on your road trip of a lifetime along California's eastern border, whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat under star filled skies or a convenient home base for exploring iconic destinations like Mt. Whitney, Alabama Hills and Death Valley National Park. With four unique cabins and over 100 camp sites to choose from offering full hook-ups, pull-through sites, tent sites and park amenities for the whole family to enjoy including an outdoor pool, hot tub, well stocked market and playground.
All RV sites offer full hook-ups with 30/50 amps electrical, water, sewer and free WiFi. Every campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and is dog friendly for up to 2 dogs per site. The Boulder Creek RV Resort Market sells propane, firewood, ice and other camp supplies. There is a dump station on site for RVs.
Tent sites are located near the restrooms, showers, pool and hot tub. Campers can use the communal Club House large kitchen and living room with TV, where fresh coffee and muffins are served daily each morning. Tent sites have some trees for shade and potable water available.
We're surrounded by the magnificent eastern Sierras and just a skipping stone way from majestic Mt. Whitney. Every day you'll awaken to a picture perfect view and every night you'll fall asleep beneath a vast black blanket peppered with sparkling stars. In an area where hiking and horseback riding trails are abundant, mountain lakes are fresh and crisp, and the scenery is unlike any other, guests are transported into another glimpse of unique California nature and embrace spectacular sunrises and sunsets on the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Viewing wildlife from the campground is not uncommon as elk, deer, birds and other migratory species travel through the open and vast land.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
Camp with the Horses! Robison Ranch
3. Camp with the Horses! Robison Ranch
100%
(4)
40mi from Darwin · 1 site · Tent, RV
Just off Highway 395, beneath the eastern Sierras, sits a former racehorse training facility with sweeping views of both the resident horses and surrounding mountains.
The property features a horse courtyard and open, undeveloped land for camping: peaceful, quiet, and perfect for slowing down. Stargazing is encouraged, with dark skies that truly shine. An outhouse with a toilet and sink is available on-site for campers’ use.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
Olancha Resort
4. Olancha Resort
22mi from Darwin · 131 sites
Nestled on 65 acres of stunning landscape, Olancha Resort stands out as a unique destination with unparalleled views of majestic mountain ranges and enchanting starry skies. To the east, you'll find the renowned Death Valley and the Whites Mountain Range, while the High Sierras, featuring the impressive Olancha Peak at 12,132 feet, rise majestically to the west.
Recognized as the Gateway to Death Valley and just minutes away from Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States at 14,494 feet, our resort offers an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
On-site, guests can indulge in delicious meals at Olancha Café, which serves grass-fed beef and bison, or explore our general store stocked with exotic beers, ice cream, and unique gifts. For relaxation, enjoy our well-water swimming pool, along with convenient public restrooms, showers, and a laundromat.
We also provide RV spots with 30/50 amp full hookups, as well as comfortable motel rooms, including suites and family accommodations, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors. Experience the beauty and adventure that Olancha Resort has to offer!
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Harrison
1 week ago
Tent
The location and stay was beautiful, easy, spacious :)
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gisela
2 weeks ago
16 ft travel trailer
With pets
Such a great place to visit. I went in a camper and stayed in site #10. The site was clean and super quiet and peaceful. We used the paddle boards to go in the lake. My dogs enjoyed the lake as well. No one bothers you. You have an amazing view of the mountains and it’s just beautiful. Full hookups so that was a super plus. I definitely plan on going back soon. Must visit this site when you have a chance!
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Greg
2 weeks ago
Tent
We had a very quick stay (late arrival due to traffic) but had an easy time finding and accessing the location. It was so quiet and peaceful, I forgot how much I missed seeing the stars while living in the city. It was beautiful. Host was very sweet and communicative. Definitely will be coming back on my next trip up near the sierras.
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Ryan
3 weeks ago
Tent
Great location between the eastern sierras and Death Valley. Easy to access from the road. The campsites were a little close together but overall great! And great communication from Nacho.
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erick
February 2026
Tent
With pets
Great camping spot, easy access to Death Valley, beautiful background and very open area to walk around.
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Ian
January 2026
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
The Robison Ranch was an absolute wonderful place to stay. The views are fantastic, the it is very private and quiet, the owners of the ranch (Leslie and Frank) were wonderful and the volunteers were also great people. I stayed out there for three weeks and loved it! I would defiantly love to come back and stay again.
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Lauren
January 2026
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
Camp site was clean had a cute little pond to walk around. We also played on the tennis courts (they provided tennis raquets and balls). We made a day trek to death valley national park, which took about 2 hours from the site. The camp site was nice because it was quiet and not super busy. We took our two kids and 2 dogs, everyone had a great time!
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Chris
December 2025
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
We stayed at olancha over christmas weekend we arrived late however our spot was waiting for us when we arrived hook up were well marked and easily accessible. Camp ground was clean lake was clean and nacho was great at maintaining bathrooms and roads during the heavy rain. Views were simply amazing and nights so quiet
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Angelica
December 2025
Tent
Group trip
The lake view was amazing. Nacho responds fast to messages and makes sure everything it’s okay. Thank you so much. It was my first time camping and it went smoothly.
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skanda
December 2025
16 ft car
Amazing views, Nacho was very helpful and let us change sites at the last minute. Restroom and shower clean and well maintained!
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Taelor
December 2025
Tent
This was mine and my husband’s first time camping at Lake Olancha and we will definitely be back! The host Nacho was very good at communicating and making us feel welcome and comfortable. We camped at tent site #2 and it had a great view of the lake and mountains along with a picnic table, fire pit and electrical stations on for sides of the tent for charging. It was practically snowing late at night but we were able to plug in our heater so our tent was nice and cozy when we were in there. It was so enjoyable in fact, we originally only booked 2 nights but ended up staying a 3rd night bc we didn’t want to leave lol there is only one public restroom but to our surprise we never had to wait to use it. The water for the shower was hot there was a heater and the toilet paper was always stocked. For the price you really cannot beat the experience and I would definitely recommend to stay here if you’re considering it!
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Taelor
November 2025
Tent
This was mine and my husband’s first time camping at Lake Olancha and we will definitely be back! The host Nacho was extremely good at communicating and making us feel welcome and comfortable. We camped at tent site #2 which has a lake/Mountain View, picnic table, fire pit and two electric stations for charging on both sides of the tent. Even though it was borderline snowing late at night, we were able to use our heater so our tent was very warm and cozy the whole trip. So much so, we originally only booked two nights but ended up booking a 3rd night bc we didn’t want to leave lol there is only one shared restroom but surprisingly we never had an issue with having to wait to use it. The water for the shower was hot and the toilet paper was always stocked. This was a great experience and I would definitely recommend it if you’re considering staying here!
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Adam
November 2025
Tent
Great location with easy access to Death Valley and Mt Whitney! Beautiful in the morning. Limited restrooms (only 1) and tent sites are a bit small but otherwise great place to crash for a couple nights. Firewood for $10/bundle cash only but there’s a gas station 2 mins away with firewood + bathroom if needed.
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Edgar
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
Really enjoyed our stay at this campsite. It was our first camping trip ever so we only stayed the one night but definitely going back. Clean area, organized sites, clean bathroom, great views, and very easy to get to.
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Grace
November 2025
Tent
We loved it here! There was a bathroom with running water a short walk away and the views with the lake and mountains were beautiful.
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Valerie
November 2025
15 ft travel trailer
With pets
This was such a great spot for us to find when we changed our route last minute! It was a bit wet/chilly out so we didn’t use many of the amenities but the views were GREAT. We met Nacho on the way in and he even let us switch sites so we weren’t right next to anyone. I highly recommend this easy site!
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Jonathan
November 2025
Tent
Super chilll spot to tent camp. Lots of nice amenities! Would definitely come back 👍🏼
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Virginia
October 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Robison Ranch was very peaceful and being around the horses was fun. The ranch hands were very friendly. The view of the mountains was awesome.
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Sara
September 2025
25 ft Class C
With pets
Beautiful site for quiet, privacy, and stargazing! My first time on a real horse ranch. There were many possibilities for where on the ranch we could park the RV, we parked near a barn in the back and could hear the horses snorting, it was very relaxing. We dry camped but water and electric outlets were available. Host was very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable, which is much appreciated. Location was perfect, 5 minutes from the highway but it felt remote. Great spot!
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Torry
September 2025
Tent
With kids
This place is a true hidden gem, but sadly probably not for long— the secret is out. The reviews mentioned the kindness and genuineness of Nacho. He exactly the right person for a place like this. The lake was absolutely clean, each site has its own power and water, and hiking trails galore near by. No doubt me and my son will be back. Lake Olancha Oasis was exactly the blessing my son and I needed. Thanks again Nacho and Staff!
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