Family-friendly camping near Lake Sherwood

This tranquil lakeside town in the Santa Monica Mountains offers access to forest and coast.

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California
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Lake Sherwood

95% (1135 reviews)

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Spencer

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to ArtFarm Movie Ranch & Nomad NeXuS

Amazing place! Will be back. It's been built with so much love and care

1 night at Camping @ Quail Run Ostrich Ranch

We book this last minute as our previous site was to windy to stay. Host was accommodating. Cool spot and we were able to see some ostriches.

Weekend Trip to Arber-Moore's Ranch

I loved camping on Vivian's property. They offer privacy and the property is great for camping. I camped there with my kids and Nice and felt a sense of security.

Weekend Trip to Lone Juniper Ranch

We had a great time camping on Lone Juniper Ranch. The views were spectacular and the breeze at night kept the tent cool in the summer. Highly recommend the freshly laid eggs and carrots to feed the animals. Thanks!

Weekend Trip to Rancho de Granville

Such a wonderful and gracious host. Her property is so beautiful and was more than I could have asked for. My son had such a wonderful experience on the ranch with the animals. We will absolutely be back

Weekend Trip to Camp RainDale

Once again, amazing! Love the sounds of the peacocks during the day and the frogs at night! The swimming hole is so Zen! Hosts are lovely and always stopping by to say hello! We’ve stayed a total of 4 times now!

Weekend Trip to Camp RainDale

Great campsite for children. Owners were friendly and helpful. The creek was a beautiful and refreshing for afternoon swims. All campsites were sanded making tent bottoms much more comfortable to sleep on. Access to a hose was great for cleaning dishwater and taking quick showers. Overall this was a great site. We will be back in the future!

1 night at Arber-Moore's Ranch

Had a great stay! Stopped in last minute to have some space to finish some construction in my van and rv spot #2 riverside had so much space to clear out my van and get the work done I needed without anyone too close by to bother. The hot shower was really nice, it is outdoor with no lights at night but I had a lantern and it was a great shower after a day of working. Thanks Vivian and David

Weekend Trip to Arber-Moore's Ranch

Camp sites are large and spacious. Even though it was Memorial Day weekend, it did not feel crowded. Vivian was very nice and even showed us some of the improvements they are making to the site. There's a lot of baby trees planted, so hopefully within a few years there will be more shade. In the meantime, make sure to pack some kind of canopy. Highlight was the shower!!! One of the best camping showers I've ever used. It is a propane heated system, so the water was hot within seconds! There's a lovely raised bamboo mat to stand on surrounded by large black rocks, so it felt like a spa experience. Usually I hate showering while camping, but this was divine! I was told that their next big project was the toilets. Currently they have a port-a-potty, but it was very well maintained and didn't stink. We are definitely looking forward to future stays!

Michaela

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to ArtFarm Movie Ranch & Nomad NeXuS

I had such a lovely time here! As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe and comfortable. The pool was lovely and everything was kept very clean. They have everything that you need and more! The drive up to the property is lovely as well with lots of farm animals to see along the way. Thank you so much! I’ll definitely be back!

Weekend Trip to Rancho de Granville

Catherine is an awesome host! Largest campsite I've ever stayed on, beautiful sounds of birds by day and frogs by night. Bathroom setup was perfect. No shower, but they do have running water and a porta potty. 10/10 will be back if we are in the area. The camp dog was a bonus!

Weekend Trip to Camping @ Quail Run Ostrich Ranch

We booked two sites. Came with my daughter, son-in-law and 2 of my granddaughters. We had fun. Caught frogs. Did archery and axe throwing. Jessica and Lou were both friendly and responsive. We got honey and some ostrich oil. The stars are amazing at night.

Weekend Trip to Camping @ Quail Run Ostrich Ranch

Fun, close and short get away. Jessica and Lou were great!

Weekend Trip to Camp RainDale

Cutest little swimming hole and very friendly host!

Weekend Trip to Lone Juniper Ranch

Clean and secluded location. Beautiful hillside backdrop with grazing camels staring back at you in the distance. Very attentive hosts who tries to provide a great camping experience for their guest.

Weekend Trip to Arber-Moore's Ranch

I loved the tree in this site. There was plenty of space in this camp-site with very leveled area to put your camper/tent. The location is very close to the Ojai Bike trail so we were able to bike to Ojai back and forth (5 miles each way). Vivian is a great host, she and her husband are so helpful and so nice to talk to.

Weekend Trip to Malibu RV Park

loved our stay here! beautiful and very clean facility. we were there over MDW and they had hot dogs and a taco cart.. nice grass area where kids can play. loved the very well curated general store. walked down the path to the beach and malibu seafood - a perfect malibu experience! book the ocean view if you can - so worth it. felt very safe… some highway noise but goes away at night. will be back!!

1 night at Malibu RV Park

I loved that the facility’s were clean and workers were kind. Facility has water hose access and electrical plugs available for extension cords at each camp ground. Great views of the water.

1 night at Camp RainDale

Loved it! Great host, beautiful and calm spot. Bonus - we saw the most stunning peacocks that we’d ever seen.

Weekend Trip to Arber-Moore's Ranch

Cute place and very conveniently located! Vivian was very kind and accommodating. Would stay again!

3 top campgrounds near Lake Sherwood

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Malibu RV Park

301 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Malibu, CA

Malibu RV is set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. Founded in the 1970s, Malibu RV offers RV Sites, Van Sites and Tent Camping, a communal ambiance, and a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of your travels along the California Coast. Whether you are a digital nomad, a surfer looking to shack up for the night, or an adventurer looking for an extended stay, we would love to have you.

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Arber-Moore's Ranch

6 sites · RVs, Tents22 acres · Oak View, CA

Beautiful natural campsites in the Valley of the Moon (Ojai Valley). Our sites are within an eighth of a mile of walking, running, biking, and riding trails from Ojai to the beaches of Ventura. On many days you can experience Ojai’s famous pink moments. You can hike the trails above Ojai, boat, eat, or picnic at Lake Casitas. Travel to nearby Ventura to shop, fish the pier, or take a deep sea fishing charter or Island charter to Whale watch or fish around the Channel Islands. Please note the aerial view of the camping area recently placed by Hipcamp is NOT AT ALL REPRESENTATIVE of the current camping sites and shows a photo that is many years old when the site was merely land. That photo is without any of the existing amenities or improvements. The actual sites are all Larger than Federal Park and Statepark guidelines, with averages of 20'x30' for campsites and 20'x40' for a long RVCampsite. We have planted many young trees and continue to plant trees and native shrubs around and near the sites. We have picnic tables, table coverings, fire pits, and camping rugs/footprints. There is also an outdoor shower, a shower tent with hot water, and an upgraded porta-potty with a sink. Note: During times when high heat is predicted, we strongly recommend that our Hipcampers bring pop-up shade tents or canopies for their sites. The Hipcamp is adjacent to our working ranch, and any photos of old sheds, trucks, a wood lot, or other equipment are NOT on the Hipcamp, but you will drive past that property to get to the separate Hipcamp area. Wineries, Farmer's Markets, Craft Breweries, dispensaries, and more are within 10 to 15 minutes of our site. Our location allows moments when you may see Hawks, Owls, Geese, Swallows, Robins, Bluebirds, and more. We offer both tent and RV camping. The Majority of our Guests love it here: "Vivian and Dave were exceptional hosts! Easy to contact and find our way to their property. Also gave us a plethora of places to go and things to do in the Ojai area. The area was open and spacious, and many trees and upgrades were in the works to make future stays more user-friendly. Big pluses were the shower and toilet facilities—much appreciated !!"

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Camping @ Quail Run Ostrich Ranch

7 sites · RVs, Tents62 acres · Lake Hughes, CA

Run by three generations, our ranch has been in our family for more than 70 years. We opened our doors to the public in 2014 to help support feeding our animals, bred and rescued, after the Powerhouse Fire almost burned us out. We’ve survived a county quarantine(2018-2019), the COVID Lockdowns (2021-2022), the Lake Fire (2020), and the Hurricane Kay burn scar debris flow and flood (9/11/22), depending on hard work and strong family and community bonds. In addition to camping and educational tours, we host private and community events, grow and sell produce and eggs, hatch and sell chicks, rescue ratites, and support the local bee population (which gives us RAW honey to sell), and are working to open a private U-pick-by-appointment orchard. We are all animal lovers, and conservationists, and try to do our part to ensure our children inherit a healthy and viable world. This is our home where we live, work, love, and play. We enjoy sharing our space with visitors who we hope learn about ostrich and make some great memories.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Family-friendly camping near Lake Sherwood guide

Overview

Looking for a camping adventure near Lake Sherwood, California? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 230 options in the area, you'll be spoilt for choice. Whether you're into climbing, hiking, or biking, there's a campsite for every activity. Plus, all our campsites are family-friendly, so you can bring the whole crew along. And don't worry about amenities - popular options like pets, trash, and toilets are available. Want to know the top campsites? Check out Cuyama Badlands (1681 reviews), Freedog Farms @ Cactus Flower Ranch (549 reviews), and Cuyama Oaks Ranch (367 reviews). Prices start as low as $20 per night, with an average price of $75. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!