River, stream, or creek camping near Los Angeles
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WIldflower Ridge
2 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Topanga, CA
Pitch your tent in the shade of a sprawling Sumac tree, enjoying views of the mountain side. Be intoxicated by the scent of vibrant purple sage surrounding you on all sides. Be enchanted by the abundance of wildflowers in every direction. Catch views of Black Walnut and California live oak trees.
Relax in our hammock and take in the beauty of the mountain. Eat by camp at our picnic table with chairs to lounge in. Take a nap in the tree on our treehouse platform.
Access a private hike with a 360 degree view featuring Topanga Canyon, Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and San Fernando Valley.
Dog friendly :)
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EAGLE ROCK NEST
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Topanga, CA
The Nest is located at the end of the road very close to Eagle Rock and Santa Ynez waterfalls right off Musch Trail, bordering the state park.we have a toilet and 2 large picnic tables also have some water but not for drinking... amazing views, many hiking trails and lots of bunnies and other animals...
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Camp RainDale
6 sites · Tents30 acres · Santa Paula, CA
There is a road that leads to the site when you enter the gate the road runs between the stream and the mountain there are 4 Camps to choose from so far. Many more on the way and you can ask if you would like to camp somewhere else on the property and we can work it out. The site runs along a flowing stream consisting of paths from camp to stream. There are many trees enclosing the entire camping area.
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Deer Temple Hidden In The Woods
1 site · Lodging70 acres · Topanga, CA
Nestled in the embrace of nature, our custom-built cabin offers an idyllic retreat from the bustle of the city. Step inside the 120 sq ft deer cabin through a hand-carved front door from the custom-built front porch, where you'll be greeted by hardwood floors, a queen bed with a hand-carved Mongolian headboard, and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views of the natural surroundings.
The deer cabin is located on a property spanning over 70 acres in beautiful Topanga Canyon, our breathtaking cabin will immerse you in nature, trees, and wildlife. Stunning landscapes from every angle, a seasonal waterfall that suspends from the property’s peak, and numerous scenic locations within the property are just a few of its draws.
Mountains surround the cabin, making you feel miles away from the city. Yet our location is only a stone’s throw away from Topanga Village and 10 minutes from PCH. Our estate offers privacy and land in abundance, but also the convenience of close proximity to amenities.
The variety of vegetation throughout the grounds creates multiple microclimates on the property, creating different environments and landscapes. From lush, green, mossy fern banks along the natural creek, to expansive grasslands studded with boulders and sculptural trees. Meditative nature paths wind up the mountainside, leading to the breathtaking seasonal waterfall.
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Camping @ Quail Run Ostrich Ranch
8 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 & 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.
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Cross Bull Ranch/CBR
5 sites · RVs, Tents16 acres · Topanga, CA
DEAR HIPCAMPER. CLICK "Show More" SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU BELOW!
"Welcome" To Cross Bull Ranch/CBR
Where You Can Unplug & "Disconnect" from Technology & Devices
because...
WE HAVE A GREAT "Connection With Nature" HERE ON THE RANCH!
URGENT/IMPORTANT PLEASE KNOW THAT IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE REVENUE TO INVEST IN & IMPLEMENT MUCH NEEDED REPAIRS ON THE LAND AFTER THIS YEAR & LAST'S DEVASTATING TORRENTIAL RAINS, LAND/ROCKSLIDES & MUDFLOWS AS OF TODAY MARCH 20th, 2024 I AM MAKING "A Special Offer" JUST FOR YOU! ALL HIPCAMPERS WHO BOOK 2 DAYS ON CROSS BULL RANCH/CBR WILL RECEIVE A 3RD DAY FREE. SO, "IF" YOU BOOK FRIDAY & SATURDAY ON THE HIPCAMP PLATFORM TO VISIT US, EXPLORE THE RANCH AS WELL AS "Our Beloved Canyon & Beach" Thursday or Sunday WILL BE FREE YOU JUST NEED TO LET ME KNOW WHICH DAY YOU PREFER TO BE YOUR 3RD DAY, THE DAY PRIOR OR AFTER THE 2 YOU BOOK & I CONFIRM ONLINE AND I WILL IMPLEMENT AN "Owner' Block!"
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU HERE ON "The Ranch!" Xx
ALSO PLEASE KNOW 2 YEARS AGO THIS APRIL 1ST I INVESTED IN CREATING "3 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS" ONSITE WITH "Breathtaking Views!" WonderFULL TO HIKE AT SUNRISE, SUNSET. ANY TIME!
You Can Find Us @crossbullranchtopanga On Instagram!
PERFECT FOR 1ST TIME CAMPERS, FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER 10 (Children Under 3 Camp FREE.) & VETERAN CAMPERS TO PRACTICE & HONE THEIR SKILLS IMMERSED IN NATURE YET CLOSE TO ALL THE CONVENIENCES OF... "Home."
CBR is A Secluded 16 Acre Eco-Village, Rural Rustic Permaculture & Preparedness Retreat & International Healing Center within Walking Distance to "Topanga Living Cafe" (TLC) & "Cafe' 27". Grab a Bullet Proof Coffee or Oat Milk Latte' with a Wonderful Organic Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch. "Pack Up" & "Head Out" for A Day of Adventure hiking trails, offroad mountain biking The Canyons or cycling along the Pacific Coast Highway, enjoy swimming in seasonal fresh water pools, food foraging, boogie/paddle boarding & surfing The Waves Of Topanga State Beach.
While returning to Cross Bull Ranch/CBR Stop Off At The "Topanga General Store" or "Topanga Gourmet" to Pick Up Provisions to "Chill Out" Under The Stars at Your Campsite or One Of Our "Human Nests!" If You're "Lucky" It Will Be Low Fire Danger & We Can Make Smores in The Main Fire Pit Together!
Enjoy The Sights, Sounds, Smells, Beauty & "Majesty" of Nature, Enjoy A Drink & A Nice Dinner at "Endless Color," "Then Canyon Bistro" or... The World Renoun "Inn Of The Seventh Ray" in Town. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Sunday Brunch!
Or Perhaps "IF" You're In Need Of "Healing" Set Aside 2 - 3 hrs. for Yourself and... Book A "Shamanic Somatic Healing Session" or "Plant Medicine Ceremony" Customized JUST FOR YOU with Your Hostess, Lisa. Details BELOW.
Surprise loved ones or take a solo trip to Celebrate Life, Holidays, B'Earth Days, Anniversaries, Multi-Generational Family Gatherings, Reunions+++
ALL while...
Safely "Social Distancing in Nature."
Cross Bull Ranch was Originally A Chumash Indian Village.
In 1926 "A Farmer" Named McDougal Came to CA from Santa Fe, NM in Search of A Better Life for He & His Family. Originally 40 Acres The Farm Provided ALL Produce, Dairy, Poultry & Beef to The Topanga Community via The "General Store" Until The End of WW2 IN 1945 when The American Public were Sold Post Military Chemicals as pesticides & fertilizers. It was Then That "Corporations" began Buying Up Fertile Farm
Land, Clear Cutting, Mono-Cropping. Creating Corporate "Grocery Store" Chains DESTROYING "The Family Farm." My Son's Father & I Rescued This Land in 1998. It was Derelict. We were Handed A 1' HIGH FILE FULL OF Building Department "Violations" The Oaks were ALL Dying from Lack Of Fresh Air/Oxygen & Sunshine. We Removed (8) 5 TON DUMPSTERS/40 TONS OF GARBAGE INCLUDING: Cars, Car Parts/Tires, Toilets, Jacuzzi Tubs, Dishware, Newspapers, Utensils++. We Picked Up EVERY Chard of Glass from Broken Beer Bottles, EVERY Bottle Cap, EVERY Cigarette Butt. Which ARE NOT BIODEGRADABLE. It was A "Travesty." And... "A Labor Of Love."
We IMMEDIATELY "Invested" $25,000.00 Clearing & Cleaning, "Healing"
The Oaks. With Ropes NOT Spikes. We Bought A Brush Cutter & Cut Down Weeds TALLER THAN ME. At 1st you Couldn't EVEN See The Topography Of The Land.
We Renovated an Existing Trailer Adjacent to The Farm House. The "Treehouse Trailer" as We Affectionately Call It Was Out Home for 7 Years While I Resolved A 1' High File Of Building Violations, Woke at 5:30AM EVERY MORNING To Direct/General Contract A Crew Of Talented Artisans from San Miguel Allende, Mexico NONE Of Which Spoke English (Soy Boriqua) & Who'd NEVER Built or Renovated A House Before.
In 2009 after Separation, Divorce & Financial Devastation in '09/'10
I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This "Dis-Ease" Ended Up Being "A Gift". It Lead me On "The Red Road" To Getting Baptized in The Native American Church in The Lakota Way, Taking "Refuge" in Tibetan Buddhism, Hosting Shaman & Healers from ALL OVER The World in Plant Medicine Ceremonies, Practicing Permaculture & Preparedness, Creating My Own Line Of "Cross Bull Ranch" Non-GMO Organic Food,
Becoming A Certified Somatic Healing (Trauma Release) Practitioner &
Ordained Minister.
Until November of 2019 I had been Hosting Retreats, Workshops, Weddings++ In "Our Home." Until... covid.
Similar to "My Prayer" 10 Yeas Ago Asking "God" To Send Healers Who Needed Land to Support Their Work In Exchange/Barter For me To Receive The Healing I Needed. Again "I Prayed" HARD & Divine Inspiration
Came To me Similar to "Food Being Medicine," that Pachamama, "Mother Earth" is The MOST Potent Healer. I Decided to "Open Up The Land" To Offer To "Others" to Leave Society & Devices Behind. Ground Themselves. FULLY IMMERSING Themselves, Family & Friends in Nature "Maskless." In Order To Breathe Fresh Air. Filling Their Lungs With Life Sustaining Oxygen & Bathe Themselves in Sunshine which Is A PowerFULL Disinfectant, Recharge "Their Souls" & Stimulating Their Third Eye/"Pineal Gland."
Helping Others To Re-Boot & BOOST Their Immune Systems.
Which is Of The UTMOST IMPORTANCE "Right Now."
I Am
Lisa Cianci
and...
I AM
Looking Forward To Seeing YOU Here On The Ranch!"
Until Then...
Take Care. Stay Safe
& Well!
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Life In West LA - Topanga Glamping
1 site · Lodging1 acre · Topanga, CA
Welcome to the Topanga Glamping Experience, brought to you by Life in West LA!
Nestled in the serene mountains of Topanga Canyon, our glamping site offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, promising unforgettable memories.
Surrounded by a hillside on one end and a gentle creek on the other, our location provides a tranquil retreat for guests seeking relaxation and adventure.
Explore nearby hiking trails, relax on beautiful beaches, and savor the flavors of local cuisine, all within a 15-minute drive of our destination.
Here's what you'll find on our site:
A spacious 23-foot diameter bell tent
A comfortable queen-sized memory foam bed
Two additional twin-sized memory foam beds
Nightstands and cozy carpeting
A fire pit area with a 5,000 BTU fire pit and four Adirondack chairs
A canopy with a picnic table (adjusted seasonally)
A variety of games, including Giant Jenga, Jumbo Uno, XL Connect 4, cornhole, and more
Explore nearby attractions such as Topanga State Park, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and scenic overlooks like Top of Topanga and Parker Mesa. Relax on picturesque beaches like Topanga Beach, Castle Rock Beach, and Malibu Beach, or visit cultural landmarks such as The Getty Villa.
Indulge in delicious dining options at local favorites like Cafe on 27, Topanga Living Cafe, Canyon Bistro and Wine Bar, and Mastro's Ocean Club.
Please note: A shower is available in the main house upon request, and our site is equipped with a regularly serviced porta-potty. Guests should bring their own drinking water and warm sleepwear. Basic amenities like a first aid kit, flashlights, and lanterns are provided for your safety and comfort. We encourage a "leave no trace" camping style and ask that guests dispose of their trash upon checkout.
Experience the magic of glamping in Topanga and create cherished memories amidst the beauty of nature and comfort of our amenities.
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Malibu Creek Orchard Retreat
3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Calabasas, CA
A retreat in a steep canyon with beautiful ridgelines in the Malibu Creek area. Private camp spots and hidden trails away from it all, but yet so close. Only 30 Minutes from the Santa Monica Pier or 15 Minutes to the beaches of Malibu, still it feels like being a world away. You wouldn't expect nature to be so pristine and exciting that close to the city.
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Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
2 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Acton, CA
Learn more about this land:A vast expanse of oak trees, California Junipers and rugged, mountainous land running with jackrabbits, quail, and owls that is just 3 miles from Vazquez Rocks and the PCT, our ranch transports you. From the tent campsite, you look out for 20 miles and see nothing but nature across small mountains and canyons all the way to the peaks of Angeles National Forest in the distance. The campsite is a large flat area. For a trailer or RV it's a great place to park and the view is towards wide open spaces. With a tent or if you want more pure nature, you can drive out onto the property further towards the small ruin of the old homesteader's cabin or beyond. The property has a long-abandoned gold mine and circular arrastres where miners used mules to break up rocks. Nearby Acton has pick-your-own apples/pears/peaches at Bloom farms. We are at 3000 feet with strong sun during the day and cool mountains air at night. The camping is set away from structures, but if you want to stroll, closer to the ranch buildings, we have friendly small goats you can visit if interested and horses and a donkey to say hello to across the corral fence.
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Zorthian Ranch
1 site · Tent45 acres · Altadena, CA
For over 70 years, the Zorthian Ranch has stood as a haven for artists and intellectuals, functioning as both a community and arts center, and providing a natural respite from the city.
Conveniently located just 15 miles from Downtown Los Angeles and bordering the Angeles National Forest, Zorthian Ranch spans 45 acres of mountains, valleys, forests, structures, and sculptures. Its distinctive architecture, handcrafted by the renowned Jirayr Zorthian, a popular and eccentric artist in the area, adds a unique touch. The ranch features vintage vehicles, a variety of farm animals, agriculture, and a diverse landscape, creating a vibrant setting for community events, art, music, and permaculture. Additionally, the ranch has served as a film location for over 20 years, hosting popular TV shows, movies, and music videos.
Campers have various options for their stay. Those seeking a tranquil, wilderness-immersed experience can choose campsites accessible by foot trail, offering shaded areas and expansive overlooks with views stretching to Santa Catalina Island. For car campers, campsites within the developed portion of the ranch are accessible by vehicle and nestled in a lively garden oasis.
The property boasts extensive wilderness with numerous private trails available to campers. Scenic outlooks and open flat rest areas with tables and chairs are scattered throughout the private wilderness trails. Campers also have access to a vast network of public trails and sites in the San Gabriel Mountains, including Millard Canyon Falls Trail, Sunset Ridge Trail, Mt Lowe Trail, and Echo Mountain Trail.
The dominant plant communities within and around the ranch create a diverse mosaic, including chaparral, coastal sage scrub, coast live oak, Engelmann oak woodland, riparian habitat, and ephemeral wash habitat. The undeveloped foothill and mountainous terrain within the Angeles National Forest to the north serve as the core habitat for large mammals and birds. Wildlife movement within and through the ranch features daily and seasonal patterns for both large and small vertebrates, with shaded canyon bottoms acting as vital corridors. Regular wildlife sightings include bobcats, coyotes, bears, deer, rabbits, squirrels, and a variety of birds.
In the developed portion of the ranch, terrain can be steep and uneven in certain areas, with dirt pathways that result in dust during hot summers and mud during the wet season. Campers should take this into consideration when packing and come prepared with sunscreen, hats, sturdy footwear, and water bottles for exploring the property.
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Capra Ranch
1 site · Tent40 acres · Agua Dulce, CA
Welcome to our expansive 40-acre property, surrounded by pristine public land, offering a diverse terrain for outdoor enthusiasts to explore. With low-lying flat areas nestled among majestic mountains, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Access to the campsite is convenient via a paved road, or for the more adventurous hikers, secluded campsites await atop the mountain peaks.
Experience the beauty of a seasonal river winding through the property, surrounded by mature trees and lush foliage. Please note that while a single uninhabitable vacant residential property is onsite and off-limits, campers are welcome to enjoy the rest of the property and even venture onto the public land, which features a series of abandoned gold mines for exploration.
For those interested in filming opportunities, we offer the option for filming at a rate of $1500+ per day, providing a picturesque backdrop for your project.
Immerse yourself in the natural splendor of our property, where adventure and tranquility await amidst the rugged beauty of the landscape.
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Wrightwood Log Cabin W/Hot Tub
1 site · Lodging1 acre · Wrightwood, CA
Log cabin with jacuzzi and gazebo private with curtains. Close to Mt. High ski resort 6 minutes and downtown 2 minutes. Enjoy the mountain air. Propane BBQ. Fireplace. Cookware included. Anything with locks is off limits. Kitchen fully equipped. Window AC units. Noise complaints and fines will be fined to guests so follow rules please. Turn off lights and appliances before leaving. Pet friendly. Hot tub heated 24/7 no charge. No need to make beds or fold towels just put in hamper.
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River, stream, or creek camping near Los Angeles guide
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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping options in the United States! If you're looking to camp near Los Angeles, California and enjoy a beautiful river setting, you're in luck. We have over 480 options available specifically in that area, with prices ranging from as low as $20 per night to an average of $55 per night. Some of our top campsites with great reviews include Splitrock Farm and Retreat (320 reviews), Bailes Farm (209 reviews), and Arber-Moore's Ranch (158 reviews). You'll find popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly options, and cooking equipment, as well as activities such as off-roading (OHV), snow sports, and whitewater paddling. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!
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