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The best dog-friendly camping near Ojai
98% (5.4K) • 299 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ojai
Camping @ Quail Run Ostrich Ranch
1. Camping @ Quail Run Ostrich Ranch
96%
(158)
47mi from Ojai · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic table
from
$25
/ night
Ojai Canyon
2. Ojai Canyon
4.8mi from Ojai · 1 site · Tent, RV
Located off highway 33, Surrounded by mountains and with an accessible river across the road, Plenty of space for tents and cars (4x4)
Picnic table
from
$55
/ night
Ocean Breeze
3. Ocean Breeze
12mi from Ojai · 1 site
WONDERFUL CALIFORNIA COASTAL LOCATIONS NEARBY
Amazing location for ALL THE MOST LOVED SURFING, HIKING, BIKING,, ADVENTURE ENTHUSIAST, near Carpinteria and Santa Monica and OJAI! Camp anywhere you want at the nearby beaches and OJAI, Santa Monica Mountains and beyond! —why only camp at one place when you have hundreds of locations nearby to choose from!!! Then come home to a cozy living room and fireplace! And the King sized bed is aahhhmazing! Glamping can be fun, too!!!
Enjoy the OCAEAN BREEZE!! And when the suns out PalmTree sunsets from your balcony! Aloha!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$76
/ night
Zava Ranch - Avocado & Lemon Grove
4. Zava Ranch - Avocado & Lemon Grove
17mi from Ojai · 2 sites
A cozy stand-alone cottage (sleeps 2) and a guest house (sleeps 10) are situated in the heart of our 20-acre working lemon and avocado ranch in Somis (Ventura County) on California’s Central Coast.
Wake to birdsong over the citrus groves, sip coffee on the patio, swing in a hammock, or hike up the hill to catch panoramic views of the California countryside and big-sky sunsets.
Breathe in the fresh, citrus-blossom–infused air as you wander through palms, pines, and eucalyptus groves. Walk up the hill to take in the beautiful sunset over the rolling farmland.
Pick your own lemons and cook in your fully equipped kitchen.
We’re super friendly to kids, pets, and guests with limited mobility.
Whether you’re looking for a farm stay, romantic getaway, family reunion, friends’ retreat, small group gathering, or a quiet place for reflection and self-care, this is your peaceful escape.
Charming, relaxing, and comfortable — guests can explore most of the 20-acre orchard and the gated community, with plenty of opportunities for scenic hikes and bike rides.
Owners/hosts live on the property.
Distance to favorites
• Ventura/Oxnard beaches – ~30 min
• Shopping, restaurants, and attractions – 20–30 min
• Conejo Valley / Santa Monica Mountains – ~30 min
• Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Santa Paula – 20–30 min
• Camarillo Premium Outlets – ~20 min
• Ojai – 40–45 min
• Los Angeles / LAX – ~1 hr
• Santa Barbara – ~1 hr
• Local wineries and farm stands – 10–25 min
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$175
/ night
Cute Colorful Alpine Cabin w/HotTub
5. Cute Colorful Alpine Cabin w/HotTub
28mi from Ojai · 1 site
The Quail's Nest! Cute colorful retro cabin with amazing views and direct access to hiking trails. Lots of toys and games for kids and a relaxing hot tub for the adults.
The space
Captain's quarters has 1 king bed. The Bunk house has 1 queen bed and a bunkbed with a comfy full size futon on the bottom and a twin bed on top.
Guest access
The whole house is yours
Toilets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
$170
/ night
98% (5.4K) • 299 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Ojai
Camping @ Quail Run Ostrich Ranch
1. Camping @ Quail Run Ostrich Ranch
96%
(158)
47mi from Ojai · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic table
from
$25
/ night
Ojai Canyon
2. Ojai Canyon
4.8mi from Ojai · 1 site · Tent, RV
Located off highway 33, Surrounded by mountains and with an accessible river across the road, Plenty of space for tents and cars (4x4)
Picnic table
from
$55
/ night
Ocean Breeze
3. Ocean Breeze
12mi from Ojai · 1 site
WONDERFUL CALIFORNIA COASTAL LOCATIONS NEARBY
Amazing location for ALL THE MOST LOVED SURFING, HIKING, BIKING,, ADVENTURE ENTHUSIAST, near Carpinteria and Santa Monica and OJAI! Camp anywhere you want at the nearby beaches and OJAI, Santa Monica Mountains and beyond! —why only camp at one place when you have hundreds of locations nearby to choose from!!! Then come home to a cozy living room and fireplace! And the King sized bed is aahhhmazing! Glamping can be fun, too!!!
Enjoy the OCAEAN BREEZE!! And when the suns out PalmTree sunsets from your balcony! Aloha!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$76
/ night
Zava Ranch - Avocado & Lemon Grove
4. Zava Ranch - Avocado & Lemon Grove
17mi from Ojai · 2 sites
A cozy stand-alone cottage (sleeps 2) and a guest house (sleeps 10) are situated in the heart of our 20-acre working lemon and avocado ranch in Somis (Ventura County) on California’s Central Coast.
Wake to birdsong over the citrus groves, sip coffee on the patio, swing in a hammock, or hike up the hill to catch panoramic views of the California countryside and big-sky sunsets.
Breathe in the fresh, citrus-blossom–infused air as you wander through palms, pines, and eucalyptus groves. Walk up the hill to take in the beautiful sunset over the rolling farmland.
Pick your own lemons and cook in your fully equipped kitchen.
We’re super friendly to kids, pets, and guests with limited mobility.
Whether you’re looking for a farm stay, romantic getaway, family reunion, friends’ retreat, small group gathering, or a quiet place for reflection and self-care, this is your peaceful escape.
Charming, relaxing, and comfortable — guests can explore most of the 20-acre orchard and the gated community, with plenty of opportunities for scenic hikes and bike rides.
Owners/hosts live on the property.
Distance to favorites
• Ventura/Oxnard beaches – ~30 min
• Shopping, restaurants, and attractions – 20–30 min
• Conejo Valley / Santa Monica Mountains – ~30 min
• Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Santa Paula – 20–30 min
• Camarillo Premium Outlets – ~20 min
• Ojai – 40–45 min
• Los Angeles / LAX – ~1 hr
• Santa Barbara – ~1 hr
• Local wineries and farm stands – 10–25 min
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$175
/ night
Cute Colorful Alpine Cabin w/HotTub
5. Cute Colorful Alpine Cabin w/HotTub
28mi from Ojai · 1 site
The Quail's Nest! Cute colorful retro cabin with amazing views and direct access to hiking trails. Lots of toys and games for kids and a relaxing hot tub for the adults.
The space
Captain's quarters has 1 king bed. The Bunk house has 1 queen bed and a bunkbed with a comfy full size futon on the bottom and a twin bed on top.
Guest access
The whole house is yours
Toilets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
$170
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Clay
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Easy in and easy out! Really cool to hear the ostrich’s and have a nice and easy spot to bed down for the night.
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Breezy
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
I loved the experience me and my boyfriend had camping here; hearing the birds at night was so unique!! We did the archery, ax throwing, and the tour! Highly recommend. Every member of the staff went out of their way to make this an unforgettable experience.
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Santeon
February 2026
16 ft car
With pets
Lovely stay! I really enjoyed learning more about the ostriches during the tour. Lou was very informative. I also went home with some of the ostrich oil heat cream. It’s listed in the breakdown as $20 but I was charged $25.. just something to be mindful of. But all in all loved the experience and would stay again!
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Justine
January 2026
27 ft travel trailer
With pets
Amazing experience! Highly recommend taking the tour & treating yourself to honey/ egg! Kids loved playground. We will be back!
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Dresden
December 2025
Tent
I had no issues with my stay Jessica was very quick to respond, left plenty of information for me to find the property/entrance/site. I was bikepacking so It was just my bike & tent.
Ground was soft and flat.
Area was quite.
Price is good
Bathroom with flush toilet
You can see some Big Ole' Birds
10/10 would bird again.
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Brandy
December 2025
Tent
I had an absolutely wonderful and truly unique experience at Josh & Jessica’s Tent Camp @ Working Ostrich Ranch! From the moment I arrived, the hosts made me feel right at home. They were incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to ensure I was comfortable, offering clear instructions and being very accessible throughout my stay. Their attention to detail really showed, especially in how they prioritize the safety of the magnificent ostriches—this is definitely not a petting zoo! It's a real, working ranch, and the rules in the description are there to keep both guests and animals safe.
The elder rancher is a fountain of knowledge—his stories and insights were fascinating, and I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with him. It was clear that he has a deep respect and understanding of the land and animals.
My campsite was tucked away in a peaceful corner by the archery range—an ideal spot for stargazing under the open sky and listening to the enchanting sounds of the surrounding wildlife. I loved the rustic charm of the site, which offered a sense of solitude while still feeling completely safe and well-maintained.
I’m already planning to return for a longer stay next time. I’d love to take the ranch tour and maybe even try an archery lesson! If you're looking for a memorable and peaceful camping experience at an authentic working farm, I highly recommend this spot. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind HipCamp.
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Brianna
November 2025
16 ft car
My sister and I enjoyed our stay. The bathrooms were close to the site, there was so much to explore and they offer fun activities. The host was very kind. The views were immaculate and we loved seeing the ostriches before we went to bed and right when we woke up. This was such a pleasant experience, will definitely be coming back!
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Elisa
November 2025
Tent
This spot was chill! It’s easy to find, set up, and was a fun, novel stay! it was so quiet you could hear the birds flapping their wings and it was a lovely evening. A nice time out. No toilet paper in the bathroom, but not sure if that’s normal or was a mishap. Either way, all around a nice time. Thanks, Jessica and Josh!
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Discover
October 2025
Tent
Great stay! If you’re going after sundown plan ahead, there’s no service on site. Will be back more prepared next time. Loved seeing the ostriches :)
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Alex
October 2025
Tent
A very affordable and accessible tent spot that was great for a night. The real unbeatable experience was meeting the ostriches, which I highly recommend- they’re otherworldly. Lou was also welcoming, informative, and a great dude. I’ll be back around the ranch again someday.
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Josh
October 2025
15 ft travel trailer
Very unique and affordable campspot that's ~30 min away from Santa Clarita and Lancaster. Fantastic restaurant 3 min away called "The Rock Inn." Bathroom situation is acceptable but could be improved.
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Kimberly
September 2025
Tent
My second time staying here! A really fun, unique space - and one of my favorite spots around LA. Plenty of space and privacy. Bathroom works great. I got to buy an ostrich egg!
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Aizzy
September 2025
Tent
With pets
I loved the open space. The ability to see the stars at night unlike ive ever seen before. The ostritch farm was really cool. The kids were a little scared bc they've never seen a bird that big before. The axe throwing and archery stations were really cool. We have never camped before. This was our first time. And our biggest thing we loved about the place was enjoying mother nature knowing that if u did not have a reservation, u were not coming in. That little sense of security helped give us peace of mind.
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Matías
June 2025
Tent
Amazing spot! Peaceful, great stargazing and the ostrich tour was awesome. 100% recommend!
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miguel
June 2025
Tent
With pets
It was nice for location and price . I was there one night and zero complaints. Exactly what you would expect from a hip camp location . Thank you
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Jorge
June 2025
Tent
Group trip
Ostrich educational tour was very good, Josh is very knowledgeable and good at explaining
Access was easy and instructions were very detailed and clear
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John
June 2025
12 ft campervan
With kids
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.
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Leigh Ann
May 2025
Tent
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.
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Leigh Ann
May 2025
Tent
With kids
Fun, close and short get away. Jessica and Lou were great!
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stacy
May 2025
28 ft travel trailer
So much fun! Jessica showed us everything we needed to know about ax throwing and archery. As well as the history of Quail Run. We took a Tour of the ostrich farm with Lou. He was so informative and VERY patient with all of our questions. Everyone was very welcoming even the ostrich that shared their kantling with us. Don’t know what that is?? Guess you’ll have to go find out 😝
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