Temecula

Grapes, desert mountains, and cool lakes—Temecula wine country has it all.

Find & reserve the best beach, lake, and river, stream, or creek campsites near Temecula, California. Tent, cabin & RV camp on private & State Parks, on local farms, vineyards & nature preserves.

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Villa Macala

Villa Macala is a 20-acre oasis of detailed landscape, orchards and Southern CA native planting while complimenting the natural rocks and gorgeous views.   Enjoy the many hiking trails and rest in the peace, quiet and beauty.  

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.

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. 

We have 2 full outdoor bathrooms, one was most recently added at our Elderberry Camp Site (site 1), and is also close to site 4 our Oaks Campsite as well.  (Please note our 2nd bathroom is a good walk uphill from the campsites). Our larger bathroom 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 NOTE: Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

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. 

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 if we have the proper staff during your visit.  Our products are available for purchase, with or without a tasting. We recommend you bring cash if you are interested.  We also take Venmo!

GETTING TO VILLA MACALA: The road up to Villa Macala is a dirt road uphill, all vehicles fair well, we attempt to keep the road maintained as well as possible, after heavy rains it is a bit more bumpy but safe. Drive slow!

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The Unhitched Ranch

The Unhitched Ranch is a family run&nbsp;Clydesdale and Texas Longhorn Ranch. Clydesdales and Texas Longhorns&nbsp;have been the focus of the&nbsp;family owned and operated ranch.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is plenty of room for larger groups, feel free to contact us

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.

Nick was nice enough to take us up the mountain to show us the most spectacular views. There are gorgeous hiking trails on the mountainside perfect for enjoying a sunset hike.

The wild burrows were incredible and friendly, we got quite a few sightings of them Our favorites were the adorable tiny babies!

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Manzanita Village Retreat

We are co-founders of Ordinary Dharma and Five Changes, and stewards of this land at Manzanita Village Retreat.

Thirty years ago we were searching for a place where the land itself would be an active support in our of work facilitating workshops and retreats. We were looking for land that was within easy reach of San Diego and Los Angeles, while still being remote and far from the noise of highways. The land is infused with the presence of the thousands of people who have come here for transformation and renewal.

We are now open to visitors from HipCamp -- we look forward to your visit

Caitriona Reed and Michele Benzamin-Miki

Grassy meadow (Spring). View from main compound.

The Eyrie Farm

We're in a farming town with 35+ vineyards nearby.

We'd like to offer a great site to camp to those who want to get away from the big city. The Eyrie Farm is named for all the bird life around: Red-tailed Hawks nesting in nearby Eucalyptus, Prairie Falcons, wild California Quail, songbirds, plus our own turkeys, chickens, ducks and quail we raise for meat and eggs. Come stay with us and hike or tour the many wineries in the town of Ramona!

=&gt; REMINDER! There is no guest toilet, you BYO or pack-it-out. Thank you!

Farm fresh eggs, when available, free-range pasture raised, $7/dozen

Breakfast example: farm fresh chicken eggs, homegrown zucchini from our neighbors

Eco Glamping Private Safari Tent

After relocating from South Africa to Southern California we searched to find the perfect property to enjoy endless mountain, ocean and sunset views and a
property that was fertile enough to be able to grow our own organic food. 
Now that we've found and enjoy our dream property we wanted to share it in a unique and exciting way by incorporating our African background and created this Safari Eco Tent so that passionate eco minded campers can also experience this stunning property.
Unplug, Relax and Unwind in this Luxury African Safari Eco tent complete with solar hot water shower, rain water catchment, state of the art compost toilet, solar electric, full bathroom kitchen & Eco Heater.  Experience a bit of Africa on this 2½ acre organic property surrounded by South African Protea flowers, native sages and fruit trees. Fall asleep in your luxury queen size bed with beautiful linens and awaken to the sounds of nature, enjoy nearby beaches, Temecula wineries, Safari Park & outstanding local Vista micro breweries.

The tent is nicer than most hotels I've stayed at...

Luxury Queen bedroom suite with comfortable furnishings and wood burning stove.

At night a mist came through from the ocean, fogging up my camera a little bit. I think it made for a pretty cool effect.

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