- Malibu
The Lodge at Deer Creek
Hosted by Chris · Malibu, California
2 sites · RV, Tent · 25 acres
Near Channel Islands National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Channel Islands Visitor Center.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
91%
(75)Pets allowed
The Lodge at Deer Creek RED
91%
(60)Pets allowed
Reviews
91% Recommend136 ratings · 101 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Perfect spot! I loved it there - quiet, convenient, and close to Ojai
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Justin R.
8 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek RED
Great spot , the view was beautiful! The stars were super clear too. Make sure to bring good stakes the ground is pretty hard and rocky .
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Gianni F.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
25 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
I would highly recommend this spot. It was very comfortable and quiet and plenty of space to set things up.
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Matthew A.
6 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
16 ft truck camper ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek RED
Simple, peaceful, and beautiful. I’d stay there again.
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Brandon H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
18 ft rooftop tent · With pets ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
Camped at Deer Creek Lodge last weekend and it was an amazing experience—the views are great, super scenic, peaceful, and exactly what you want when you’re trying to get away and enjoy the outdoors. The campsite is very much “as-is,” which adds to the charm, and while there aren’t additional amenities, that’s clearly stated in the description so there were no surprises. The only minor issue was that for a couple of hours during the day there were some dirt bikes making noise nearby, but it cleared up by the afternoon and didn’t take away from the overall experience. Overall, a great spot with incredible views and I’d definitely come back.
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Kierr Carlo M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2026
16 ft car ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
This was a stunning spot and communication was super clear. Remember bug spray and you’re golden!
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Lara M.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· April 2026
15 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek RED
We loved our Easter weekend stay. The views are absolutely stunning—ocean, rolling hills, and twinkling city lights in the distance. Every direction you look is breathtaking.
This spot is really all about the location, so we came prepared with our own camping essentials (drinking water, an awning for shade, a makeshift bathroom), and it worked out perfectly. Being only about 7 minutes from the PCH was a huge plus. We spent Saturday at Deer Creek Beach, which has convenient coastal access via a stairway down to the sand. We watched dolphins riding the waves, enjoyed a picnic, and then headed back to camp to catch the sunset.
The clear night sky made for incredible stargazing, and the peaceful setting made it easy to unwind. We’ll definitely be back.
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Cody & Erika C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2026
Chris and Pam were very responsive and helpful! Their land was beautiful and well kept.
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Savannah S.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· April 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek RED
Great land to camp on, plenty of room for everyone going. Great views, a little hard to find but once your their it’s amazing!
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Blake J.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2026
20 ft Class B · With kids ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
Clear instructions for access. Beautiful property. Would come again.
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Nicko E.
2 reviews
What a wonderful place to stay, we thoroughly enjoyed our serene and quiet night at hidden Waters.
Lacy was a gracious host and met us and gave us a tour around the property. She was very thorough and thoughtful.
Staying here was a bit like taking a step back in time. There was something very nostalgic about the property.
We stayed at the gazebo campsite and were charmed by the gazebo, the quietness, the little creek, and the great night sleep we got there.
Would recommend levelers for this particular spot. Although we did not have any and we got by OK.
It was a short walk to the pond the next morning, where we sat and had our coffee by the water.
I would say that the gazebo spot was the most private, however, also furthest from the pond. Though not a great distance at all.
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Donna M.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
Quiet site with a great view!
19 ft campervan · With pets ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
Nice out of the way spot but close enough to the coast.
Leah C.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
Tent ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek RED
Tent camping with a fabulous view! Large pad all to myself !
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Greg J.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· January 2026
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
Amazing spot! Great location, clean, insane views, and lots to explore
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Steven E.
6 years on Hipcamp
My spot was lovely and quiet. Watching the cloud/fog layer creep over the mountain tops in view during sunrises and sunsets was wonderful.
Chris' knowledge of the human and natural history of the area was profound.
If you need a getaway from the city that is close by, this is the place.
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Mark B.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
15 ft campervan · With pets ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
Easy to find with helpful directions. Gorgeous views, and quiet location. Only 10-15 mins from the coast, it was perfect for us in our camper van.
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Delaney W.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
16 ft car ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
I was pleasantly surprised at how much space each campsite has! It was nice feeling like I had a whole area to myself. It was incredibly peaceful and beautiful.
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Grace K.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
12 ft pop-up camper ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
We stayed just one night at The Lodge at Deer Creek and it was exactly what we needed. We arrived late, found the spot easily, and settled in without any issues. The place was very quiet and peaceful — perfect for a simple overnight stay.
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Alessandro S.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Beautiful Panorama
23 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
Wonderful views and helpful host made this a peaceful evening spot
Ann S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With kids ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
Camping here was great. Exactly as pictured and the instructions to get there were super easy to follow.
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Kelsey B.
5 years on Hipcamp
This is a simple and beautiful site. There is some neat hiking right from the site that I only explored a little due to having a one year old in tow. Hoping to hike and explore more the next time around. Chris is a great host and a character! He cares a lot about helping you get the most out of the site. If you’re looking for an easily accessed simple site within an easy drive of LA, this is it. As others have said, it does have little to no shade. Having a shade tent or a tarp is a good call. We had a shade tent that made it very pleasant even on a warmer day. Enjoy!
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Michael G.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Spectacular views & a side of quiet
15 ft campervan · With pets ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
The views are spectacular! Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Nice and quiet. Just a few miles from the beach when you want to change it up a bit. We had a great time just hanging out and relaxing. We came well prepared for the primitive camping, so the only drawback was little to no shade most of the day. Fortunately, we had an EZ Up, and all was fine, and the nice breeze that blows kept it pretty comfortable.
Pam and Chris were great hosts and made sure we enjoyed our stay.
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Amy S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek RED
The location and view is gorgeous! Friendly and responsive hosts. Spacious campsite and quiet surroundings made for a relaxing weekend surrounded by nature!
Brent H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
35 ft Class C ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek RED
A safe, quiet, beautiful place to camp near Malibu! Sunsets here are amazing! Our 35 ft school bus made it up and down the steep roads safely (though it was a feat).
Lauren & Noah Z.
10 reviews
Not recommend
· July 2025
20 ft Class B ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek RED
The property was nice and secluded but it was just a lot with zero amenities and did not seem worth the price paid. There are a lot of burrs which made it hard to spread out and be comfortable especially for my Maltese dog who had a hard time walking around.
Jill H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
Gorgeous area. The sunsets and views are unbeatable.
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Hailey S.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek RED
Host was awesome, campsite was grea
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Wylie S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Host was awesome, campsite was great. View was amazing and super quiet
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Wylie S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
10 ft travel trailer ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek YELLOW
The spot was perfect, great view of the ocean. Easy to access the PCH and the beaches
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Avery L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
The Lodge at Deer Creek RED
This was our second time staying on Chris’ land. Its one of our favorites on the coast. Incredible view! Secluded , quiet, and easy to access.
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Alex D.
2 reviews
Location
Malibu, Ventura County, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Chris C.
Joined in June 2023Response rate: 100%
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