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The best camping near Ladera Ranch with snow sports
94% (83) • 17 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ladera Ranch
Skyline Mountain
1. Skyline Mountain
97%
(47)
20mi from Ladera Ranch · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
This little farm is being brought back to life! Once part of an 160 acre avocado farm now it is a 15 acre little slice of heaven purchased in 2019. Previously the farm had been let go and now our duty is to get it back in shape. We are making steady progress and fall in love with the land more everyday. Currently we are also planting about an acre of lavender which should be a beautiful backdrop come 2024. Time up here gives you a chance to unwind, unplug, and explore some remaining wildlife in southern California.
Come and join us!
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
from
$143
/ night
The "Camp-Sight"
2. The "Camp-Sight"
92%
(12)
45mi from Ladera Ranch · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
"If you got the sight, we got the views." Our property sits on top of a hill on 10 acres of beautiful panoramic views of Cahuilla and, Palomar mountain along with rolling hills of large rock formation and colorful wildflowers in the spring. Nestled up to the wildlife preserve of the government bureau of land management which provides more of a quiet and private setting to enjoy what nature has to offer.
You will see Jack rabbits and cotton tail bunnies, roadrunners, quail, owls, different type of birds, hawks, coyote, lizards, snakes and even some toads. On occasion you may see deer, Bob cats, mountain lion along with endangered kangaroo mice, The beautiful night sky is easy to see planets and shooting stars without the interruption of city lights.
There are many trails to walk, hike, bike and horse back ride where you can discover large boulders in different shapes and sizes along with hidden caves. A variety of rocks and minerals can be found for those rock hound enthusiasts as well.
At the camp site you will find a horseshoe pit ,indoor and outdoor games and treasure hunts for everyone to enjoy. If you want to bring your own set of golf clubs you can even hit some balls!
We allow pets for a $10 per pet/per booking. If you want to bring a pet, please add the pet fee listed as an extra during the booking process.
There are off road areas nearby. Bring your motor bike, quad or buggy and throw up some dirt.
Not too far there is a Casino, a store open 24 hrs. and a restaurant call for hours. 20-30 minutes away from the Temecula stores and wineries.
You don’t have to worry about packing up a bunch of camping equipment, our camp provides a 35 foot RV if you prefer a roof over your head and a place to sit down for a meal. The power runs off a generator ( you will need to provide your own fuel. it is a 5 gallon capacity). has indoor and outdoor lights, a radio, outlets to plug in a fan or heater or a phone/computer. There are dishes and utensils,pots/pans and a toilet. Outside water is provided to wash up and clean the dishes. There is a propane b.b.q, propane fire ring, outdoor bench, table and camp chairs. included in the cost.
Please contact me if you may have any questions. We aim to please to make your stay enjoyable. Thank you and enjoy your day!
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
from
$25
/ night
BaseCamp at Palomar
3. BaseCamp at Palomar
89%
(46)
46mi from Ladera Ranch · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Experience excellence at BASE CAMP PALOMAR Campground. Whether you seek a cozy campsite or desire to rent our cabins, retro airstreams, or glamping tents, we have precisely what you're looking for. Our amenities include a newly retrofitted game room, a playground for the little ones, a WIFI Hot Spot, and well-stocked vending machines for ice and firewood.
Choose to relax in one of our rental cabins, enjoy a spacious RV site, or pitch your tent amidst our Oak Groves. Our campground offers a fantastic opportunity to view the Milky Way or keep an eye out for UFOs. In fact, our location is world-famous for being the site of the first documented UFO encounter, Check out the George Adamski Foundation.
This Campground was first opened in the early 1930"s as the Base Camp for the Contruction crew to build Route S6 "Road to the Stars" top of Palomar Mountain. The Road needed to be built wide and smooth in order to transport the Hale Telescope. The construction had to stop due to the start of WW2. Once WW2 had ended the work was completed 1948.
The Base Camp first name was Palamar Gardens, Then Oak Knoll Camp and is now being rebranded back to its Original Name Base Camp Palamar.
The property is rustic, a little dusty and very old school. If you're looking for a new type of camping with 5-star amenities we recommend Pala or Pechanga Resort RV Park Casino RV Park.
We are just plain and simple.
Note: the property has two sections one is for Kamping / RVing and the other is Seasonal / fulltime RVers
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Cleveland National Forest
4. Cleveland National Forest
93%
(85)
National forest 76mi from Ladera Ranch · 436 sites
Hike, camp, or gaze up at the Milky Way in California’s southernmost national forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
San Bernardino National Forest
5. San Bernardino National Forest
94%
(151)
National forest 70mi from Ladera Ranch · 863 sites
Test your summiting skills on some of Southern California's most picturesque peaks.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
The Shire
6. The Shire
100%
(2)
49mi from Ladera Ranch · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to The Shire !
Come and relax in Lytle Creek
-Private 5 acre ranch
-3 RV sites full hookups and Wi-fi
Tent sites with water, electricity and Wi-fi
Hiking, waterfalls, creek swimming, shooting ranges, and OHV trails
Walking distance to a Melody’s Market, restaurant and bar
We are looking forward to seeing you !
Potable water
Picnic table
Full hookups
from
$200
/ night
Angeles National Forest
7. Angeles National Forest
92%
(228)
National forest 62mi from Ladera Ranch · 791 sites
Experience the beauty of nature without having to stray far from Los Angeles.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
94% (83) • 17 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ladera Ranch
Skyline Mountain
1. Skyline Mountain
97%
(47)
20mi from Ladera Ranch · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
This little farm is being brought back to life! Once part of an 160 acre avocado farm now it is a 15 acre little slice of heaven purchased in 2019. Previously the farm had been let go and now our duty is to get it back in shape. We are making steady progress and fall in love with the land more everyday. Currently we are also planting about an acre of lavender which should be a beautiful backdrop come 2024. Time up here gives you a chance to unwind, unplug, and explore some remaining wildlife in southern California.
Come and join us!
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
from
$143
/ night
The "Camp-Sight"
2. The "Camp-Sight"
92%
(12)
45mi from Ladera Ranch · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
"If you got the sight, we got the views." Our property sits on top of a hill on 10 acres of beautiful panoramic views of Cahuilla and, Palomar mountain along with rolling hills of large rock formation and colorful wildflowers in the spring. Nestled up to the wildlife preserve of the government bureau of land management which provides more of a quiet and private setting to enjoy what nature has to offer.
You will see Jack rabbits and cotton tail bunnies, roadrunners, quail, owls, different type of birds, hawks, coyote, lizards, snakes and even some toads. On occasion you may see deer, Bob cats, mountain lion along with endangered kangaroo mice, The beautiful night sky is easy to see planets and shooting stars without the interruption of city lights.
There are many trails to walk, hike, bike and horse back ride where you can discover large boulders in different shapes and sizes along with hidden caves. A variety of rocks and minerals can be found for those rock hound enthusiasts as well.
At the camp site you will find a horseshoe pit ,indoor and outdoor games and treasure hunts for everyone to enjoy. If you want to bring your own set of golf clubs you can even hit some balls!
We allow pets for a $10 per pet/per booking. If you want to bring a pet, please add the pet fee listed as an extra during the booking process.
There are off road areas nearby. Bring your motor bike, quad or buggy and throw up some dirt.
Not too far there is a Casino, a store open 24 hrs. and a restaurant call for hours. 20-30 minutes away from the Temecula stores and wineries.
You don’t have to worry about packing up a bunch of camping equipment, our camp provides a 35 foot RV if you prefer a roof over your head and a place to sit down for a meal. The power runs off a generator ( you will need to provide your own fuel. it is a 5 gallon capacity). has indoor and outdoor lights, a radio, outlets to plug in a fan or heater or a phone/computer. There are dishes and utensils,pots/pans and a toilet. Outside water is provided to wash up and clean the dishes. There is a propane b.b.q, propane fire ring, outdoor bench, table and camp chairs. included in the cost.
Please contact me if you may have any questions. We aim to please to make your stay enjoyable. Thank you and enjoy your day!
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
from
$25
/ night
BaseCamp at Palomar
3. BaseCamp at Palomar
89%
(46)
46mi from Ladera Ranch · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Experience excellence at BASE CAMP PALOMAR Campground. Whether you seek a cozy campsite or desire to rent our cabins, retro airstreams, or glamping tents, we have precisely what you're looking for. Our amenities include a newly retrofitted game room, a playground for the little ones, a WIFI Hot Spot, and well-stocked vending machines for ice and firewood.
Choose to relax in one of our rental cabins, enjoy a spacious RV site, or pitch your tent amidst our Oak Groves. Our campground offers a fantastic opportunity to view the Milky Way or keep an eye out for UFOs. In fact, our location is world-famous for being the site of the first documented UFO encounter, Check out the George Adamski Foundation.
This Campground was first opened in the early 1930"s as the Base Camp for the Contruction crew to build Route S6 "Road to the Stars" top of Palomar Mountain. The Road needed to be built wide and smooth in order to transport the Hale Telescope. The construction had to stop due to the start of WW2. Once WW2 had ended the work was completed 1948.
The Base Camp first name was Palamar Gardens, Then Oak Knoll Camp and is now being rebranded back to its Original Name Base Camp Palamar.
The property is rustic, a little dusty and very old school. If you're looking for a new type of camping with 5-star amenities we recommend Pala or Pechanga Resort RV Park Casino RV Park.
We are just plain and simple.
Note: the property has two sections one is for Kamping / RVing and the other is Seasonal / fulltime RVers
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Cleveland National Forest
4. Cleveland National Forest
93%
(85)
National forest 76mi from Ladera Ranch · 436 sites
Hike, camp, or gaze up at the Milky Way in California’s southernmost national forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
San Bernardino National Forest
5. San Bernardino National Forest
94%
(151)
National forest 70mi from Ladera Ranch · 863 sites
Test your summiting skills on some of Southern California's most picturesque peaks.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
The Shire
6. The Shire
100%
(2)
49mi from Ladera Ranch · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to The Shire !
Come and relax in Lytle Creek
-Private 5 acre ranch
-3 RV sites full hookups and Wi-fi
Tent sites with water, electricity and Wi-fi
Hiking, waterfalls, creek swimming, shooting ranges, and OHV trails
Walking distance to a Melody’s Market, restaurant and bar
We are looking forward to seeing you !
Potable water
Picnic table
Full hookups
from
$200
/ night
Angeles National Forest
7. Angeles National Forest
92%
(228)
National forest 62mi from Ladera Ranch · 791 sites
Experience the beauty of nature without having to stray far from Los Angeles.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Jeremy
1 week ago
2 nights at BaseCamp at Palomar
Jenifer welcomed us with a warm fire and had everything set up inside the airstream. It was so quiet and calm at BaseCamp. It was a memorable stay for me and my partner.
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Mallorie
2 weeks ago
With pets
We had a great stay and will absolutely be back! I’d advise checking the weather as we were thankfully prepared for cold weather, Jennifer will provide a heater but the beds closest to the tent walls can catch a breeze and we were glad we had packed wool blankets. A fun surprise was the mini fridge and microwave provided which I hadn’t seen in the listing so that came in handy. Overall this is the perfect camping treat when you don’t feel like doing all the extra work.
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Eric
December 2025
Tent
Group trip
Great stay at Skyline Mountain! The host was super friendly, communicative, and flexible, which made everything easy from start to finish.
The space was perfect for our group of 11 — tons of room to spread out, plenty of parking, and very well set up. Clean porta-potty, running water, string lights, tables, benches, and a bar platform were all ready when we arrived. The amphitheater stage was a highlight and a great place to hang out and enjoy the views.
Would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it for group camping.
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Parker
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
Had a great time celebrating my 30th birthday here. Our hosts were very friendly and hospitable. I appreciated having a clean porta potty, running water and a well lit area already set up for us. Amazing views as well. Definitely would come back!
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Karen
October 2025
Weekend Trip to The "Camp-Sight"
We enjoyed the solitude and the views of the desert. There are so many stars at night. Although there is an RV with plenty of space the kitchen is not functional and you have a run a generator for lights at night. As long as you’re prepared for an indoor camping and outdoor cooking experience you will be fine.
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David
October 2025
23 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Responsive staff, and they helped with my broken trailer hitch.
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Hayden
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Such a cool sight with just the right amount of amenities to make for a great casual camping experience. The road up is no joke and you got to be unafraid to get up a dirt road that goes up quickly, but our cars could do it, even when we came in at night. Caleb was great and communicative and we will definitley coming back for the next time do our retreat, the amphitheater so well positioned and the town at night was beautiful to look at. Great sunrises and sunsets too!
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Jeff
October 2025
Weekend Trip to BaseCamp at Palomar
Great stay. The tent is very spacious and clean. She has a good sized refrigerator and microwave. There’s an A/C unit as well. Drip coffee machine is available upon request. Great location with Palomar Observatory, Harrahs Casino, and Julian within a short drive. It’s worth a return trip.
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Lynette
September 2025
Group trip
The Airstream was cute, clean and very comfortable. Bathrooms were clean. Definitely a great place for kids.
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James
August 2025
With pets
Great spot . Clean pool. Trailer is spacious. Close enough to restock supplies .
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Kyle
July 2025
17 ft travel trailer
Friendly host and perfect location at the base of Palomar with easy access to the Observatory and Hiking trails a short 15-20 minute drive away. The pool and recreation room were also wonderful surprise features that made this campground even more enjoyable!
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lin
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Caleb was an awesome host & I had fun camping here! The views were beautiful and electricity & water was a plus; especially camping with pups. Highly recommend staying here!
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PJ
July 2025
2 nights at BaseCamp at Palomar
Very clean inside the Airstream, a/c was pumping when we got there. The campground is great, they were prompt to respond to messages when we had an issue with a gate code, overall lovely experience.
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Holly
June 2025
Weekend Trip to BaseCamp at Palomar
Please tell Jenniffer she was an amazing host....very warm and welcoming and accommodating! The evenings/nights were peaceful here...the sounds of so many types of birds, the gentle wind blowing. It was hard to leave. I havent honestly felt so relaxed in years! Thank you!
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Jen
June 2025
With pets
What a wonderful little slice of heaven. We came to star gaze for Father’s Day. My husband loved every minute of it. Thank you Cheri for being an incredible host. We can’t wait to come back!
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Michael
May 2025
With pets
Hidden gem 30 minutes from Temecula wineries. Cheri was amazing. She may want to advertise how great her location is. Clear night skies and plenty of space for our dogs. There was even a small outdoor kennel which was nice to have when we wanted to pack up and let the dogs chill. Cheri was there when we arrived and showed us how everything works.
The RV is super clean. Couches were super comfortable. And the generator ensured we had lights and a radio. The radio has speakers inside and outside. This was a nice touch as we cooked on the bbq.
There’s a generator. Being your own gas, but there was some when we arrived. It holds 5 gallons. We probably used 1.5 g per night.
- heads up it’s not clamping. There are things in the RV that don’t worrk, fridge. But they are minor. To save water you must flip a switch outside before using. Again, not a big deal.
We also pitched a second tent for our group. Plenty of space. In the morning we played frisbee and horseshoes. I hope to be back again soon.
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Daniel
March 2025
15 ft campervan
With kids
Beautiful views. Nice set up. Super clean, highly recommend if you want to be slow to the city
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Clarisse
March 2025
Weekend Trip to The "Camp-Sight"
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful property! The scenery was gorgeous, and Cheri was such a kind and helpful host, always available to assist and explain how everything works. The amenities were great, including a fire pit ring for cozy nights and a BBQ grill for cooking meals. The spacious area gave us plenty of room to relax and enjoy nature. The data signal was reliable, which was a nice bonus.
A few things to note: the water pressure in the bathroom was a bit spotty, and there was no running water in the kitchen sink. The microwave also wasn’t working, but since we booked last minute, it’s understandable that some things weren’t fully ready. That being said, once everything is properly managed and maintained, this glamping spot truly shines. It’s a beautiful and peaceful getaway, and we will definitely come again!
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Kroi
February 2025
Tent
Group trip
Amazing location and views and easy to get to. Lots of space, celebrated my 30th with around 40 friends! Caleb was very accommodating! Will definitely book again in the near future
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LYNN
February 2025
3 nights at BaseCamp at Palomar
I really loved the retro trailer. Also got to stay in the tent. The campground is great, amenities are well maintained. Jen the host on site is there for any questions and is more than helpful. I would definitely recommend this place and I look forward to going back.
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