Lake Mathews

Angeles National Forest

Bring the tent, RV, or horse trailer to Lake Mathews for waterfront mountain camping year-round.

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Enjoy the super bloom at Villa Macala. March 2019!

Villa Macala

Book your Spring camping trip now, our most beautiful season! Villa Macala is a 20-acre oasis of detailed landscape, orchards and Southern CA native planting while complimenting the natural rocks and gorgeous views.  This master planned 20 acres is a great escape from city life.  Come take in the views, enjoy the many hiking trails and rest in the peace, quiet and beauty of Villa Macala.  *NOTE:  Scroll down to RV/Tent sites to book for a larger tent camping party over 4 people or for a camper van under 14 feet.

Overlooking the Hemet Valley with gorgeous panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains, Villa Macala is reminiscent of an Italian Villa. The property landscape includes Olive Orchards throughout, a growing vineyard, fig trees, pomegranate trees and more set in the natural rock landscape. (NOTE: We have tent camp sites only and can accommodate camper vans and truck campers depending on size and which site selected, however we CANNOT accommodate pull behind trailers, pull behind campers or RVs of any kind).

Villa Macala is 15 minutes from Diamond Valley Lake where you can enjoy a wildflower trail, fishing or mountain bike trails, museum and water park. It is 20-30 minutes to Pachea Trail and Simpson Park where you can enjoy more great hiking and mountain bike trails.  It is also a 30-minute drive to Temecula Wine Country. 

Enjoy walking the grounds of the 20 acres and taking in the views. 

We have an outdoor bathroom (please note it is a good walk uphill from the campsites) that campers can use with a shower and small fridge to store your food.  We also have a playground with swing set for kids to enjoy. Please bring your own tents.

OTHER SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING:

Your own fire wood, cooking wood, starter material, lighters, utensils, etc. We offer firewood bundles for $7 you can choose to purchase at time of booking or bring cash.

Your own cooler to store food close to your site and grill that you need on hand since the small fridge is a good walk from those 2 places. We sell bags of ice for $4. Bring cash if you would like to purchase.

Your own camp chairs.

Easy up shade. Sunblock, cool clothes. We are closed for the bulk of summer but at times daytime temperatures can reach 90+ even in late spring and early fall.

Please bring your own towels for shower use. The towels provided in there are for orchard workers during the week. Thank you!

PLEASE NOTE: Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance.  Please make sure to select the site you wish to stay at. 

SITE AVAILABILITY AND OPTIONS: We have 4 Tent Sites available and A Teardrop Trailer Site.  All sites have fire-pits and picnic tables.

SITE 1: Elderberry Park. This site is for a large group up to 12 people.  Chose site 1 for groups larger then 4 people and groups with children. There is shade cover over the picnic table. *This is the only site that can accommodate a camper van.

SITE 2: Olive Orchard. This site is located on the perimeter of our olive orchards overlooking the San Jacinto Mountains. This site can fit up to 2 tents and we recommend a maximum of 4 people. 

SITE 3: Private Corner. This site is in a private far corner of the property.  We recommend a maximum of 4 people and have determined that for safety reasons this site is for adults only.  If Site 3 is chosen it would require a Polaris Shuttle from the Camp Host down to the site, a car will not be able to go direct.  

SITE 4: This site is under the Oak Trees and is a very small site suitable only for 1-2 people max. 

TEARDROP TRAILER SITE: See listing for details. Sleeps 2 comfortably if guests are under 6 feet.

*All tent sites can be shown to camp guests for decision and viewing upon arrival unless multiple groups are booked. All sites have either a covered firepit or a wood burning stove and all a picnic table.

*We do our best to keep our maximum capacity of 12 campers at one time.

FIRES: No fires are to be lit by the campers without verbal consent from property owner and instruction. SEE property owner/camp host upon arrival about what you may use on the property.  He will provide instructions.  If you have questions prior to check-in, please message us.  Bring your own fire wood, starter material, lighters, utensils, etc.

TASTINGS: Macala Orchards Olive Oil, Various Jellies and Jams & Pomegranate Juice all made from what we grow are available for tasting upon request. Please let us know prior to arrival if you are interested in a scheduled tasting during your stay! We can provide a tasting only if we have the proper staff during your visit to accommodate.  Our products are available for purchase, with or without a tasting. We recommend you bring cash if you are interested.  We also take Venmo!  Thank you.

Experience Villa Macala in the Spring, our most beautiful season! Current early March 2023 Wildflower Bloom and it is just getting started!

The Unhitched Ranch

The Unhitched Ranch is a family run Clydesdale and Texas Longhorn Ranch. Clydesdales and Texas Longhorns have been the focus of the family owned and operated ranch. The Ranch is approximately 40 acres and is tucked away in a very unique area of Southern California and has spectacular views of the local mountains and city lights. This quaint little canyon is nestled between Loma Linda and Moreno Valley, and is home to about 800 free roaming wild burros that visit frequently.Recently we have added a Gazebo that you can camp near or under as well a a horseshoe pit, and tether ball.  We typically only open the ranch to one group of campers at a time so more than likely you will be alone with us on the ranch.  There is plenty of room for larger groups, feel free to contact us

One of the most incredible experiences ever getting to see these beauties at work.

Just starting our newest edition to the Ranch

Gentle giants. We couldn't get enough of them. 

Our hosts were nice enough to let us saddle up and enjoy the stunning ranch views from the back of a horse

You might get pressured by the cutest face ever to share.

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MT SOMEWHERE

MT SOMEWHERE, a 10-acre private mountain retreat is nestled high above the Temecula Valley, yet only 3 miles to Old Town and Pechanga Casino. 

We offer a variety of ways for you to enjoy your stay, from private rooms in the main.house to hike-in only dispersed camping.  We welcome you to come to the country and experience the untamed natural beauty and rustic vibe of this hidden rural property.  

Hear the roosters in the morning, watch the hummingbirds on the deck at the main. house or relax with a cup of coffee under the giant birds of paradise.  Or you can scale the 60-foot *movie rock* to take in the 360 views; from Pala Valley to Oceanside and Corona to San Diego, there is no better place to watch the sunset (or sunrise).  You are surrounded by 300-year-old oak trees and granite boulders which makes you feel worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet a $10 UBER puts you right in the middle of Old Town.

MT SOMEWHERE is a rare untouched piece of land smack dab in the middle of Southern California, which delights all our guests that come to realize all who wander are not lost.

Finca Céleste, A farm, a view !

Nestled in the hills overlooking Temecula. Our family farm is a labor of love and a constantly evolving project. We grow most of what we eat and specialize in avocados, pink lemons, grapefruits and oranges, blood oranges and passion fruits.

This is our corner of paradise and every morning or evening, sunrise or sunset is always a magical moment with our glorious views of mountain, city, ocean.

Enjoy a night à la Ali Baba in our Moroccan Tent in the middle of our avocados with a breathtaking view of the mountains and Temecula City.

All of 6 minutes away from Old Town Temecula and its restaurants.

Stay in our Avocado and Passion Fruit Ranch.

Share in the nightlife full of coyote's singing and owls hooting. Wake up to our guinea hens and roosters.

Our pool with a view is yours to enjoy.

Thinking about where to drink wine next...

You can see all the way to the ocean on a clear day.

Front of tent with table for wine or appetizers for 2

Reflection Lake Campground

Southern California's Fishing Campground stocked with catfish from MLK Day to July 4th.  Lakefront sites with concrete pads, water and electric, and fire pits.  Pool, playground, basketball and wall ball courts, store, and shade pavilions.Learn more about this land:Lakeside rv and camping spaces most with a concrete pad, electrical and water hookups, and a firepit.  The 17 acres lake is stocked with catfish MLK Day through the 4th of July.  Playground, basketball and wall ball courts, shade pavillions, pool, horseshoes, and store with all supplies and firewood.

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