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Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!

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84 reviews
 · Acton, Los Angeles, California
100 acres hosted by Allen S.
1 RV/tent site · 1 tent site
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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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Old West Camping in Private Canyon

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
Pitch your tent with a view of soaring mountains and a canyon at your feet. California Junipers and rugged, mountainous land runs with jackrabbits, quail, and owls.. A skyful of stars blankets you just 3 miles from Vazquez Rocks. From the tent campsite, you look out for 20 miles and see nothing but nature all the way to the peaks of Angeles National Forest in the distance. Near the campsite are the ruins of the original homesteaders cabin and a short hike finds the walls of goldminer's cabins. The campsite is flattish and has space for one car. You drive out a few hundred yards on a dirt road past our other campsite, totally separate. 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.
No campfires
No toilet
Potable water
No pets
No showers
No picnic table
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Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!

97% (93)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 5 · Vehicles under 45 ft
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.
No campfires
No toilet
Potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$43
/ night
for NaN guests

Reviews

96% Recommend111 ratings · 84 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Great remote camping spot
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
This is a beautifully remote property where you can take a break from civilization! We had fun hiking around and enjoying the scenery. No toilets so be prepared to pee in bush and pack out your waste.
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Abby A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
perfect quick getaway from LA. so nice to wake up to a short walk to horses and goats too :) thanks!
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Mar M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
Nice and quiet and private! Gives a great view overlooking the canyon.
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Shane W.
2 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· May 2024
Lovely Escape- Not too lonely
16 ft car ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
The site is lovely although it depends on you are looking for. If you want to be out of sight and sound of civilization this is not for you as it is a ranch that is in sight and is in earshot of nice neighbor ranches and their animals. On the other hand it was close enough to the town of Acton and Vazquez Rocks State Park that it was great for my wife and I to drive our E Bikes all over. This was a shakedown cruise for my wife in our Roof Top Tent Rig and our e bikes- so being only about an hour drive to and from our regular home it was very convenient. The air and views of the Spring Blooming Yucca and distant mountains were lovely. I think this would be great for families. Lots of places to hike. The signs and cones listed to help designate the sites were missing and this was a problem for two other guests.
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Mark B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
Secluded feeling campsite
Tent ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
A little hard to find at the end, but once you find what seems right, you'll notice it's been camped at before. Very secluded feeling, and a very pretty view of sunset and sunrise. Not a huge amount of flat space, so be sure to being the right setup, but we were able to make a big tent work. Lots of wild birds and lizards. Not a lot of bugs, which was nice. Friendly bees visit the blooming yuccus, but didn't run into any aggressive insects. I'd stay there again.
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Daniel J.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
We arrived and there were no signs. It definitely felt like camping in someone’s sketchy backyard. We went on a walk and found a pretty area to setup. My sister was too scared, so we left in the middle of the night.
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Thomas H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Nice camping spot!
Tent · Group trip ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
This was a really nice space! Easy to follow directions - I would recommend saving the directions in case cell coverage is spotty. I saw quail in the morning which was super cool. The ground is level and there is even a picnic table for cooking.
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Daniel A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2024
Tent ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
Allen's place was awesome! Great view & very clean. Thank you Allen!
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Matthew Z.
2 reviews
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· March 2024
Tent ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
Perfect spot to visit Vasquez Rocks. Directions to an actual site once in the property were a little sketchy, but all part of the adventure. We were alone among the beautiful surrounding hills, which is exactly what we wanted. Up in the morning, 15 minutes later, at Vasquez Rocks, just as the gates opened.
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Chris A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2024
18 ft Class B ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
Lovely, quiet location. Hard to believe it's close to LA.
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Mark G.
6 reviews
Recommends
· November 2023
Great city escape
10 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
Great spot for a few days away from city life. We booked a few days over Thanksgiving to get some mountain views During the day was sunny but did get cooler at night, lucky we had our diesel heater Plenty of trails near by for a hike. Managed to get to the top of the mountain for a great view
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Ryan K.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2023
Tent ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
We had a great time at Allen’s. We did arrive late so did not get to see too much but the space was very relaxing. They have the cutest dog!
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Discover V.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
This was our second time staying at the site and, again, had a fantastic time. My wife, 2-year-old, and I showed up in the afternoon and easily made it to the campsite. We visited with the horses and goats, which was a hit, before dinner and a cold beverage as we watched the sun silently set over the mountains (mixed with intermittent bursts of excitement from the toddler). One of the hosts, Sara, was awesome, and helped us with the goats and fresh eggs (phenomenal), and we got to learn a bit more about the property. She was also super communicative, as we arrived a bit later than anticipated after stopping at a local orchard on the way up. The actual camping spot is huge and flat, so you could really setup a tent anywhere. There's a helpful picnic table right off to the side as well. Thanks again - we'll be back!
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Matt W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
I enjoyed camping on Allen’s property. Although the site is near the resident, it is very quiet and you don’t feel as though you’re camping on someone’s property. The view was spectacular and the site was very clean and maintained. There was a party going on in the distance but the sound was faint and sort of took away from the experience but I’m not holding that against the owner. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and I would definitely come back.
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Raymond R.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
Beautiful land and felt secluded. We very much enjoyed our time and the meteor shower! Great spot not far from the city!
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Justin A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
Excellent Getaway with Great Views!
Tent ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
Perfect spot, easy to find with a lovely view to boot! We arrived around sunset and were able to quickly set up some space and enjoy the view with a light dinner. Would highly recommend!
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Peter I.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
Overall the experience was great! Sara was friendly and let us hang out with animals. The site was flat, good views, and nearby fun activities. Would come back!
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Jacob H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Great night in the high desert.
19 ft campervan · With kids ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
We had a great night. Awesome property. Felt really remote (a good thing) while being only minutes from Vasquez Rocks. We’re looking forward to booking it again.
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Owen M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
16 ft car ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
Nice site. I stayed one night and hiked around the property. Very beautiful and austere. At the tent sites you could probably convince yourself you were in a national park. At the RV site you still see buildings/ houses. I'd camp here again.
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Daniel R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
21 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
Such a beautiful spot very close to LA. Sara was very kind and the kids had a great time riding bikes, petting the goats. An easy get away from the city that feels secluded. Highly recommend.
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Casi K.
6 reviews
Recommends
· May 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
We had a fantastic memorial day weekend at this campsite. The views into a yucca-dotted canyon are absolutely impeccable, and the weather wasn’t too punishingly cold or hot while we were there. Allen was an incredible host—he gave us the grand tour of the property and gracefully allowed us to spend some time with the animals. We had a particularly fun time getting to know the goats. Would highly recommend to all looking for an easy getaway from the city!
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Sebastian R.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2023
Camping with a view!
20 ft campervan ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
Easy to find the location with a great view of the mountains.
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Norelli L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· May 2023
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
Probably a beautiful stay and seemed fairly quiet. We drove in at night and just didn’t feel very safe staying there, and ended up going to another spot about an hour away. But might be less spooky in the daytime!
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Leah S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2023
Relaxing camp spots
Tent ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
The property is so beautiful and quiet and relaxing. Very nice little camp spots. No issues at all. I would love to come back again sometime. Thank you!
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Sandra N.
38 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
Gorgeous views, nice and quiet
16 ft travel trailer ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
Wonderful little farm tucked back off the highway. Was so fun to have horses and goats around, my daughter was in heaven! Stunning views and access to water for our little trailer. So fun!
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[email protected] K.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
18 ft campervan ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
Good price for a private spot close to the big city enjoyed a couple days of relaxation
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Susan T.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
Tent ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
Incredibly beautiful. A simple site for the self-sustaining camper.
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Melle N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2023
Tent ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
Great spot. Booked last minute and had an easy drive in with a fully loaded mini van. Nice spot to camp off the 5.
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Owen B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2023
16 ft car ·
Old West Mountain Camping Near LA!
I loved the place a bit hard to find but that made the adventure more interesting very quiet spot away from everything at night you could see the stars perfect for astrophotographers the morning was full of life with an amazing view and birds chirping all over and a group of young chayotes hauling around I would %100 recommend this spot the dog was super cute by the way
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Chris F.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2023
Peaceful, healing space close to LA
Tent ·
Old West Camping in Private Canyon
So peaceful! Loved chatting with Sara about all the animals. Definitely check out Vasquez Rocks too. Campground feels private with views into the canyon. Such a short, easy drive from the city but feels like you're in a whole other world. I will be back!
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Mar M.
2 reviews

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Acton, Los Angeles, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Allen S.

Joined in October 2020

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