The best waterfall camping near Lake Los Angeles

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping adventures in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Lake Los Angeles, California, with a preference for beautiful waterfalls, we've got you covered. With over 600 options to choose from, you'll find the perfect campsite that suits your needs and budget. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a first-timer, our top campsites like Spirit Walk - Private Retreat (202 reviews), Arber-Moore's Ranch (158 reviews), and Bowen Springs Camp Retreat (127 reviews) are highly recommended by fellow campers. You'll also find popular amenities like trash disposal, showers, and cooking equipment, along with activities such as horseback riding, wildlife watching, and snow sports. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience near Lake Los Angeles, California!

94% (55)

Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Los Angeles

1. Hot Springs Campground

93%
(67)
41mi from Lake Los Angeles · 33 sites · Tents, RVs
Rural 160 acre homestead property located in the mountains of the Mojave Desert, next to the Deep Creek Hot Springs. This off the grid property is surrounded by 1,000s of acres of undeveloped BLM and US Forestry land, providing endless views of the San Bernardino mountains and high desert scenery, Numerous hiking and OHV offroad trails right off the property. The 6 mile dirt road can be bumpy, but a 4WD isa not necessary. Low profile vehicles and large trailers Park your car, truck/trailer or RV right at one of our developed campsites that has a patch of turf, picnic tables and fire pits (grills available). Flushing toilets, pits toilets, potable water, and showers on site. *Warning! The hike to the Deep Creek Hot Springs is fairly steep and can be difficult for some people, especially in warm weather, so everyone’s physical fitness needs to be considered when deciding to hike to the hot springs with pets, children, elderly people, or out-of-shape/over-weight people in your group. Even though Deep Creek has never had any known cases of amoeba outbreaks, be advised that the warm waters around hot springs can carry a sometimes fatal amoeba. *Although children are permitted at most sites on the property (children are not permitted at the cabin or spring pool sites), we do not recommend bringing them due to occasional nudity that may be seen in the area and the degree of difficulty for the hike. In order to be prepared with the correct gear to make the hike to the hot springs and know the USFS rules that apply to the area, please educate yourself before coming by visiting the USFS website page for the Deep Creek area. Know before you go! The Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground is part of the historic Bowen Ranch property that was homesteaded in 1924 and has been the camping and parking area for the Deep Creek Hot Springs for nearly a century. The Bowen Ranch property is under new ownership as of 2020. See our webpage deepcreekhotspringscampground.com for more information and detailed driving directions to our property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$55
 / night

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping adventures in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Lake Los Angeles, California, with a preference for beautiful waterfalls, we've got you covered. With over 600 options to choose from, you'll find the perfect campsite that suits your needs and budget. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a first-timer, our top campsites like Spirit Walk - Private Retreat (202 reviews), Arber-Moore's Ranch (158 reviews), and Bowen Springs Camp Retreat (127 reviews) are highly recommended by fellow campers. You'll also find popular amenities like trash disposal, showers, and cooking equipment, along with activities such as horseback riding, wildlife watching, and snow sports. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience near Lake Los Angeles, California!

94% (55)

Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Los Angeles

1. Hot Springs Campground

93%
(67)
41mi from Lake Los Angeles · 33 sites · Tents, RVs
Rural 160 acre homestead property located in the mountains of the Mojave Desert, next to the Deep Creek Hot Springs. This off the grid property is surrounded by 1,000s of acres of undeveloped BLM and US Forestry land, providing endless views of the San Bernardino mountains and high desert scenery, Numerous hiking and OHV offroad trails right off the property. The 6 mile dirt road can be bumpy, but a 4WD isa not necessary. Low profile vehicles and large trailers Park your car, truck/trailer or RV right at one of our developed campsites that has a patch of turf, picnic tables and fire pits (grills available). Flushing toilets, pits toilets, potable water, and showers on site. *Warning! The hike to the Deep Creek Hot Springs is fairly steep and can be difficult for some people, especially in warm weather, so everyone’s physical fitness needs to be considered when deciding to hike to the hot springs with pets, children, elderly people, or out-of-shape/over-weight people in your group. Even though Deep Creek has never had any known cases of amoeba outbreaks, be advised that the warm waters around hot springs can carry a sometimes fatal amoeba. *Although children are permitted at most sites on the property (children are not permitted at the cabin or spring pool sites), we do not recommend bringing them due to occasional nudity that may be seen in the area and the degree of difficulty for the hike. In order to be prepared with the correct gear to make the hike to the hot springs and know the USFS rules that apply to the area, please educate yourself before coming by visiting the USFS website page for the Deep Creek area. Know before you go! The Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground is part of the historic Bowen Ranch property that was homesteaded in 1924 and has been the camping and parking area for the Deep Creek Hot Springs for nearly a century. The Bowen Ranch property is under new ownership as of 2020. See our webpage deepcreekhotspringscampground.com for more information and detailed driving directions to our property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$55
 / night

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