What a great get away from the city! Three things stand out here : the cleanliness of the camp,…read moremost courteous hosts, the ample river space, flow, and sound. Thank you, Cathy and family!

Really bad experience! Spots are too small and pricey, bathroom was bad, the store was closed, they…read moreopen too late and they closed at 6, every time that you need came in you need to go and tell somebody to open. We rent 2 spots and the hobbit house; one of the worst thing was the hobbit house where my sister and her family got bitten of bedbugs. The river was dirty, not of the pictures showed . The only good thing was the Lady of the front, she's so sweet and kind.

As an avid hiker, Sturtevant Camp was always something of a unicorn; relatively close to the…read morenearest parking lot, but even closer to much easier hikes often taken with young Cub Scouts and inexperienced hiking parents (like Sturtevant Falls, for example)... I just never had occasion to visit. Instead, I would just happen upon the website (http://www.sturtevantcamp.com/) from time to time, and marvel at this relic of yesteryear, so close yet so far.... Well, that all changed a few weeks ago. On a short weekend backpacking trip with my eldest son and his Boy Scout troop, our 12 mile loop passing through nearby Spruce Grove put us on the doorstep of Sturtevant Camp... literally 0.1 miles from it! Not wanting to miss the opportunity to visit a place I had read about for years, I took the two minute walk from camp. Upon arrival, you really feel a sense that you've traveled back in time. Huge trees tower overhead-- much larger than any of the laurels and oaks that dot the landscape near the creek. Sturtevant Camp offers small rustic cabins, a mini-museum, a large mess hall (that offers hikers free coffee right nest to a tip/donation jar), and plenty of campy camp. Seasonally, irises bloom in small plantings, a big rope swing between big cedars is eye-catching, and the whole place makes you feel like you're a kid at summer camp, even for the briefest of moments. Due to its proximity to the REI in Arcadia (yeah, I went there, which is to say... I WENT there), large shoals of twenty-something hiking-social groups come through here frequently, especially on weekends. Clad in puffer jackets, workout crop tops, yoga pants, and $200 trail running shoes... oh, and with plenty of fancy hydration devices... the whimsy of your time travel is quickly Thanos-snapped back to reality. Unless you're into that sorta thing. But no matter-- they move along, and you can linger as long as you like. I suppose it might be worth it to try staying here sometime. Per the website, you can hire a mule team to carry your gear in for a nominal fee. Heck, there's even a honeymoon suite (probably not quite as fancy as other similarly-named accommodations at other places down the hill, but not without its charm, I'd guess.) In the meantime, this one is worth hiking to sometime. One note: the trail here from the south is very scenic, very narrow in places, shared with trail cyclists who often ride very fast, and has steep drop-offs that would certainly result in first responders coming to rescue you or recover your corpse. If you bring little ones-- or if you're one of those people who hikes with headphones so you can't hear bikes coming-- please be careful!

Who knew someplace this rustic and wild still existed so close to Los Angeles?! The camp is an…read moreeasy four-mile hike -- mostly well shaded -- out of Arcadia, CA (a suburb in the San Gabriel Valley). They offer a bunch of terrific cabins for rent...very cheaply as it's a non-profit. They have CLEAN men's and women's bathhouses with hot and cold showers, plus a fully equipped camp kitchen with EVERYTHING you need to make and eat as extravagant a meal as you want. All you need to bring is your food (and they even offer a mule train to haul THAT for you if you want!). There's ping-pong, a zip line, a huge swing between two mammoth Redwood trees, archery, horseshoes...even a piano in the lodge that at least one guest always seems to know how to play. The whole thing is nestled in a heavily forested canyon under a thick canopy of massive trees...you'd swear you're in Sequoia or Yosemite even though you're only a few miles as the crow flies from the big city. Totally unique experience...a great quick weekend adventure without going far at all.

After visiting Catalina camp sites (Jean Cousteau is my fav) you will never want to visit Avalon…read moreagain. Campsites ate located about 2-3 hours driving distance from Avalon. Yes there is a whole new world out there with so much more to offer. I had the opportunity to stay 4 nights where people call it glamping in a cabin. There are full bathrooms. Pay one set fee and you have unlimited usage to wetsuits (long/short), snorkeling gear, paddle boards, kayaks, life vests, towels and etc. Sailboats and charters boats are with appointments but included as well. My favorites are wall/pole/relay climbing and ziplining. For those who just wants to lay low with laptop (WiFi avail) or read a book that is available as well. Hiking all levels available and basketball/tennis courts. Let's not forget the delicious meal service 4 times a day. It is quality buffet style food plus a happy hour every night. Definitely more than enough food that keeps you going for extreme long days. Sounds like never ending activities ...yes theres so much I can't even remember like cooking classes, astronomy nights, talent show, s'mores night and I can just go on but I'm running out of time. It's a must visit.

My experience at this camp was extremely disappointing. The food quality was very poor, and the…read morewater for activities was uncomfortably cold. There was a strong, unpleasant odor throughout the area due to the compost. The number of bees, yellow jackets, and hornets made the environment feel unsafe, especially since the cabins did not have proper doors--only weighted sheets that allowed insects to enter. Overall, I would not recommend this camp based on these conditions. I was told that they deleted 1 star reviews

Awesome experience @ stoney point. Our guide Kelvin was awesome and very knowledgeable. Highly…read morerecommend for a great climbing experience.

Rappelling fun!! We had an early start meeting two guides and the rest of the group at the visitor…read morecenter at Joshua Tree Park. I have a fear of heights so go figure...I chose to do this, but glad I did. With that said, the guides and the others in the group were extremely supportive, fun and safe. We rappelled from two rock formations: the first I considered the practice run; the second the real deal at about 100 feet. Be ready for a full day - we met at 7:45AM and ended about 2:45PM. A few of us from the group and the guides went to lunch afterwards. It was an awesome experience, am sure to do it again and would recommend these two guides (Olga and Carlos) for anything. RP

Love this place, we been going every month and every time it's a nice adventure !!! Nice place to…read moredo Hiking, camping and off roaring !!!! #hiking #offroad #camping #crystallakeasuza #crystallake

This out and back hike is about 17 miles with about 4100' gain (some of it on the return). It…read morestarts from the peaceful campground and continues onto Baden-Powell peak, the 4th highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains. Along the way, there are opportunities to stop at several other peaks, such as Dawson, Hawkins, Throop, and Burnham. This would add several more miles to the total hike. The trail is single file with varying sizes of loose rock under foot. Most of the trail is a fairly tame ascension, but there are also multiple areas of decline, which of course means climbing up on the way back. You will follow signs to Windy Gap, Pacific Crest Trail, then Baden-Powell. At the summit, there are nice 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains and cities far below. A dedicated monument and plaque stands, honoring and named after the founder of the Boy Scouts. parking - adventure pass required for the parking lot tip - this hike starts at about 5,000 feet, so it may be cooler than expected, depending on the season. In the summer heat, though, it's still quite warm.

chill lil stop in the mountains. i like the free 1960's style smokey bear posters they give out…read morehere. and the taxidermy animals are interesting !

There is so much history and information at Chilao. We drove by a month ago and unfortunately it…read moreis closed to the public. We love Chilao Visitor center, the nice rangers that work there, the historic ranger cabin, the bird sightseeing, Chilao campground and the trail to Mt. Hillyer. I do recommend to camp here and enjoy the area for at least fir an entire day or two.

We are furious and honestly still shaken after what our daughter experienced at Camp Hollywoodland,…read moreand parents deserve to know exactly what happened. Last summer, our daughter got her first period unexpectedly while at camp -- scared, confused, and away from home. Instead of receiving basic care or compassion, she was met with obstruction and what we believe was outright negligence. Staff told us the camp did not have supplies and required us to bring them ourselves, while camp policy prevented us from even speaking to our own child during one of the most vulnerable moments of her young life. We were repeatedly told she was "fine." The very next day, campers were taken to a water park where our daughter, who still had no guidance or support, was reportedly not allowed to wear shorts or bring a towel. When she began menstruating publicly and asked to use the restroom, she was denied multiple times and forced to wait until the group finished eating. She was left humiliated and exposed in front of her peers while the adults responsible for her care refused to help. When we picked her up, she completely broke down, describing an experience that was humiliating and traumatic. No child should ever be made to feel ashamed or powerless for a normal biological milestone. What makes this even more disturbing is what followed. After multiple attempts to address this with leadership, Camp Hollywoodland chose to defend and justify staff behavior rather than accept responsibility. The response we received made it clear that protecting their policies mattered more than acknowledging the harm done to a child. This is an all-female camp -- a place that should understand and support girls through normal developmental changes. Instead, our daughter was left without dignity, without guidance, and without protection when she needed it most. Families should understand exactly what can happen when policies and poor judgment override basic humanity.

I went to camp every vacation from 8 years old to 13 when we moved to Michigan in 1965. I'm…read moreforever grateful for the experiences I had

everything was great until our last night. There was a party of some type at the Charlie Chaplin…read morecabin which we were next to. Dont know if it was staff or guests of which we did not see. yelling, screaming and running around our $400 a night cabin till 2:00 in the morning! approached the lady at the desk the next morning and her reply" that's impossible. really should get a refund on my last night but no contact number. great stay till that miserable last night!

Our stay at Huttopia Paradise Springs was absolutely wonderful! There was so much to do right on…read morethe property, from swimming in the Olympic-size pool to enjoying the outdoor games, exploring the beautiful grounds, and relaxing by the peaceful stream. The accommodations were comfortable, clean, and the perfect blend of camping and comfort. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. Their hospitality really stood out. We had such a great time and left with so many wonderful memories. We will definitely be visiting another Huttopia location in the future and highly recommend Huttopia Paradise Springs to anyone looking for a relaxing and unique experience