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3.3 (51 reviews)
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Morgan I.

Just finished first trip to North Shore Campground am I am pleased with the area. I had site 14 and I very much liked it for many reasons. First and most of all this site has shade in both the mornings and the afternoon!!! Second it is a fairly large triangle site so lots of room. It's close to bathrooms, has a water outlet on the edge of the site. Camp host Mike and his wife was great, very friendly always smiling and waving at guests, and kept the bathrooms clean and stocked.

Angela Y.

Had a pretty good experience here. We stayed at #20. It was one of the smaller sites, which was perfect for two people or a small group. The check in process was fast and smooth. Everything was convenient and accessible. The restrooms were 100 feet away. Water spout and trashcan were right next to our site. You can definitely see and hear other groups of campers, but there was a good amount of space and privacy. I guess the only downsides were that there was no shower and the views were just alright. There were some hiking trails nearby but that's about it.

Mackay park 30min walk from north shore 5 min drive  Open playground and lake views.
Vanessa M.

Had a great time here at Northshore campground site #12 Host Shawn is a new host and helped out with any questions and parking concerns during this 4th of july weekend. The campground is next to hosiptal and lake, so you get those beautiful lake views driving up. This campground has no showers, but flush restrooms near by are kept clean and stocked. Site #12 did have large slope but we managed and wasnt unbearable. It also is a first come first serve site. Supposedly better than the others. Restroom/dumpster is right accross from site #12, very convenient. I would recommend reservation on site #11 high elevation and flate. Also across from restrooms. Aesthetically not as beautiful as dogwood, you dont get as many big tall pine trees for shade. Also lake is private, only beach area is for residents only.

Karen G.

Just wrapped up a camping trip at North Shore. We had site #27 which is a double site. Perfect for 2 cars and 8 people. Not lots of shade late morning and afternoon. The shade that was available was by a tree that had 3 snakes in it! We learned they were gopher snakes, but who really wants to hangout by a tree with snakes in it? Site is on a hill so you have to walk up and down to the restroom. Site is secluded but next to a trail, Devil's Hole. Lots of dirt bikes and off roading vehicles. Btw, our host Dennis was great :)

Site #19
Paddy K.

Spent a quick two nights up in the woods and this site has it all. It's close to restaurants and amenities if you don't want to go too far off the grid, but it also FEELS remote. Best of both worlds, for me. Sean (Shaun?) the site host is accommodating and welcoming and knowledgable. He'll also show you some of his card magic if you're cool. Campsite is on the smaller side, he keeps those restrooms IMMACULATE, and Site #19 is particularly flat and friendly for shade. Highly recommended.

Campsite#22
Chrystal T.

3 days-2 nights at this campground and we had a great experience. Would definitely recommend we had plenty of space, a table, fire pit. The host did run out of firewood the second day so we had to go to a local grocery store Jensen's but that was okay because we were able to pick up some ice. We can't wait to go back! It was nice to get away and very peaceful.

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Joey G.

So I like to go camping at least once a year. It's sort of a new thing for me. I did it last year, and I did it again this year. I even have a reservation to go camping again in August. Anyway...so for the 4th of July our family and friends (like 14 of us) stayed at the North Shore campgrounds in Lake Arrowhead, CA. We had a blast! I have to say that this campsite was great. We had campsite #14, I suggest you reserve that one. It's large and it's near the entrance so you don't have to go so far when you do want to venture out and rive to the Lake Arrowhead Village. The North Shore hiking trail is only a few step away from the campgrounds. That was a hike from hell! Getting back up the mountain made me realize how out of shape I am. Not only is the hiking trail nearby, but behind the campground there's an off-road trail if you want to take your 4x4 jeep or truck out for a spin. You have to take Torrey road to get to the entrance of that trail though. That led to a fork in the road that had even more trails to explore and a spectacular view. Beverly was our campgrounds coordinator. She was very nice and very helpful. At the campsite, we had a large space, fire pit, and large picnic table. The restrooms were pretty close by too. Speaking the restrooms, they looked almost brand new. They were as cleans as you get for a public campsite restroom. What amazed me was that the bricks new new and everything worked well. The only thing that you don't get at this campsite are showers. If it had showers, then it would get a definite 5 stars. Would I stay here again? Definitely!

We stayed at site #21 based on other yelp reviews and it was BY FAR one of the best options. Close to the restrooms which was great for our 6 year old, but not close enough you can smell them. There is plenty of space in this spot and the neighbors weren't close. We weren't visible to the road or other campers unless we walked up to our car. There was plenty of trees and reasonably flat ground. At mid day it does get hit with some direct sunlight, but the majority of the day we were well covered. Restrooms are clean (for a campground) and seemed to be restocked daily. THERE WAS NO SOAP. Luckily we had brought our own, but be sure to bring some with you. It IS close to the town so there was the occasional helicopter/car noise more than we've experienced at other sites but it was manageable. The nearby trail seemed to be a long path outwards rather than a loop, so think ahead and leave your car at one end otherwise you'll have to turn back about halfway through which was a pain. Site #25 was teeny tiny and had NO shade, beware #22 and #23 were real close to each other but looked okay #10 and #11 seemed decent, though not hidden. They would probably be our second option if 21 wasn't taken, but again 21 is the best option by our standards.

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Dogwood Family Campground - Yellow Jacket infestation (each trap had between 50 to over 100 in 2 days). We had 6 traps set up.

Dogwood Family Campground

4.2(201 reviews)
5.6 km

9/7/2026 thru 9/9/2025…read more We come to Dogwood every year because we really Love it here. We do the hiking trail twice a day, grill some meats, take Hot showers before bed and sleep in tents. It is beautiful here, the facilities are clean and most importantly you can take Free HOT showers. This year we planned to stay two nights at Campsite #87. But left early, only staying the one night leaving around 1pm on 9/8/2025. During the night around 1am we heard someone or an animal walking around outside our tent. (We have Never experienced any kind of wild life animal or people walking into our campsite before. This was the first time this happened to us). The steps were light and almost human. The light grunting and chewing on what sounded like twigs or maybe acorns and light heavy breathing is what made us realize it was not human. But we were not sure and all of us were scared to look outside. After staying still and playing dead for two to three hours we finally fell asleep and woke up around 5:30am. And started our day. Went for a hike and came back to our tent / campground. HUGE Black Bear encounter. We got back to our campsite before 10ish, ate, relaxed and were drinking tea. When suddenly out of no where I saw a huge Black Bear just casually strolling into our neighbors campsite walking past their RV camper and headed we towards the garbage dumpsters or towards the Rimforest high school. We Jumped into our car and stayed there until the bear was out of site. Then we met with the Park ranger and let them know that we just saw the Black bear. Park ranger then confirmed that the bear was also here last night. And that that there was a Mountain Lion lurking around as well. So we had to be on high alert and if we see the mountain lion to hide or get in your car. I gave my family members one look and within one second we agreed to pack up and head back home. Although we know bears can be seen whenever you go hiking or camping. We never expected it to actually ever happen to us. So to be safe we had to cut our trip short.

Another great stay. This year we did not have nearly as many yellow jackets (thank goodness). This…read moreyear we maybe had 4-5 all trip. Last year 6-year-old nephew got stung over 16 times one afternoon. They ended up having to take him to the emergency room and leave to go back home on the first night. I suggest if you're going to bring traps just incase to hang them around the site. Last year we set up 6 traps around the site and water spout. Each trap had between 50-over 100 in just 2 days. That would be my only complaint about this campground. The bathrooms are plentiful clean. They are serviced and refilled multiple times a day. There are free hot showers too. The sites are pretty shaded and depending on where you stay...some sites are small and others are nice and secluded. There are some sites with hookups towards the front of the campground. The camp hosts are attentive and give you warnings when wild animals have been spotted. We did have a black bear run through our site at breakfast one day but it just passed through and didn't bother us. Best local campground close enough to Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear.

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4.3(65 reviews)
9.6 km

This is a great campground local to San Diego. About a 40 minute drive. I used to go to the…read moreCuyamaca Campgrounds a lot. This one is located about 5 minutes away. Green Valley has (small - around 3 feet high) falls and cool water to soak in. It is south of the main campground and the public can park there (I think there is a parking fee to get into the campground?) and 10 minute walk down to the falls. Really peaceful, and the amenities (showers/bathrooms) have been greatly improved over the years. It barely feels like 'roughing it'! My onlycomplaint, and it was a BIG one is the flying BUGS were buzzing/bombing me he entire trip! Some people's blood (MINE) is supposed to attract them more than others. Because I noticed other campers were NOT impacted. Bring a skeeter hair net or repellent. I went in September , Space 41. Oh! and wild turkeys came right up to my camp space! Cool.

Had a blast spending our weekend here. Rangers are prompt and please do purchase firewood on site…read more(it's cheaper than other places and works great) Quiet area and enjoyed everything. Restrooms are clean with toilet paper and sink. Just no paper towels (take a hand towel) Stayed from 6/19/20 to 6/21/20 and all slots were taken but everyone was respectful to each other. Ground is dirt and bit not leveled well so do be wise to where you want to place your tent. One slot can have about 2-4 tents (depending on the tent size) we have 1- 4person and 2-2 people tent ... worked out great! Will definitely be back :)

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Apple Tree Campground

4.3(7 reviews)
44.3 km

Well maintained campground and one of the cleanest I've been to in the area! The campground host…read morefrom Mountain High saved the day when we forgot a lighter and made sure we had everything we needed to have a good time. We definitely had a great time and recommend staying if you're nearby and looking for a clean, quaint campground with a lot of space. Only thing to note is the sites are not directly accessible by car, you will need to walk just a few steps off pavement.

Kinda cool that you can review campsites on Yelp, too. Anyway, here's my review of this site I…read morevisited just recently: I initially planned on visiting Table Mountain campground, just 5 minutes away, but that place was packed out the wazoo. Couldn't grab a spot. So I came here as a backup. It was 11pm or so, but my party was able to snag a spot out of 6/8 occupied sites. We grabbed an empty table and some real estate at the top of the hill. The site is used for sledding when the snow comes in for the winter, so the grade is quite noticeable. Cars must be parked at the bottom of the hill, so if you have a lot of things, be prepared for some tiring back-and-forth from the bottom to the top and back again. Since our tents were set at the very top, we had the privilege of getting some extra steps in. Each campsite here is within 50 feet of another. You are within eyesight and earshot of your neighbors - this is a bit of a downside, as I prefer camping in peace and away from other people, to get away from the city. Bring earplugs if you can spare the space. We were granted the opportunity to listen to a large family rev up their trucks throughout the first night. It went on from 11pm-3am. That would have been ideal if my definition of camping was setting up my tent in the middle of a monster truck rally. But alas, it's not. Sites also come with a grill and a fire-ring, very nice for cooking if you wish to do so. I think firewood is sold at a few stores nearby, but you can scavenge for extra around the grounds, too. The two bathrooms at the bottom of hill were a predicament. It wasn't entirely clean (which most camp potties aren't already) but you are galactically screwed if the door gets left open. Flies will swarm the two toilets and make it virtually impossible to do your business. One or two flies won't deter me from popping my squat, but I'm telling you: I instead chose to dig a hole way uphill, park myself behind a tree out of sight, and did my thing out there. It was that bad. The black plague would have been proud. On the topic of bugs: BRING BUG SPRAY. And citronella candles. And keep your tent doors closed at all times. The bugs here go crazy. Seal your foods, especially any sweets, and make sure to keep your cooking materials off the ground to avoid ants. Other than that, there was plentiful shade and the trees are swept by a decent breeze that visits every so often. It made up for the sweltering heat that had been bogging down LA for weeks. When our louder neighbors would leave to hang out at the nearby lake, it was serene and awfully peaceful. Plus, since the campground is situated between two bigger hills, the sun doesn't linger around too much during the day. While it gets the job done, this site is a sub-par escape from the city and serves only as a mediocre, last minute find; my advice would be to reserve a much nicer, cleaner, and quieter campsite months in advance. Do your research, pack smartly, and have fun.

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Camp Seely - Main lodge/ meeting room.

Camp Seely

4.8(6 reviews)
13.0 km

Wonderful weekend. Seely is nestled in a nice cove next to the Heart rock hiking trail. LA Parks…read moredoes not get enough credit for putting on such an affordable, wonderful weekend for a diverse group of nature lovers. After the second day felt I needed another day! The program staff was fun and patient (Camp Hollywoodland, a 5 star review coming your way soon!), The food was fresh and cooked with care & love, The Rangers led hikes + expeditions + info sessions with humor and wisdom, The campground was clean + well-maintained, And of course mother nature for her everlasting beauty. My family had an amazing time. We returned happy, fufilled, and rested. Thanks to the directors: Sherri Lindsay & Lynette Smith Program Staff: Fauna, Moon, Oasis, Peach & Vanilla Cooking Staff: Justin, Castro, Rozetta Everett, Cristobal Morales, Romero Moseley, Sally Murrieta & Marissa Wichter Park Rangers: Sean Kleckner & Tom Mendibles A+++++ would camp again

Our 4th time here, and probably more fun with kids. Our second trip up since both sons were grown,…read morebeautiful surroundings with cabins that are a bit rustic; 2 bunk beds and 1 single (sleeps 5), heater and electrical outlets. You're advised to never turn off your heater because it gets quite cold at night and after lights out, they won't be out to fix it if you can't get it back on again. There is table tennis, archery sign up, crafts, nature talks, s'mores around a campfire, hikes, etc. that are all optional. Saturday night our Ranger even told "ghost" stories, like the time he was patrolling Griffith Park (where he still works), and spotted a lone woman walking the road near Travel Town around 3 AM. Turning around to see if she was alright and pulling next to her; her face was like porcelain and she appeared to be holding something which she was trying to hide. She responded "I'm okay" then walked off toward an extremely thick growth of brush, disappearing before his eyes. He stated that the whole experience gave him "the creeps" and didn't seem real. But our ranger, who shall remain nameless in my review, was also a great guide and leads all 4 hiking excursions. And if you're up to it, if nothing else, do the hike to Heart Rock. Maybe 2-3 miles round trip, but requiring a lot of up-and-down climbing over rocks and roots on the trail. Heads Up: There are wild animals in the vicinity; and yes, bears and bobcats have been sighted. Owls can also be heard late at night. Storing food in your cabin is highly discouraged. And one more note; none of the cabins have locks on their doors. Also more of a rustic, not romantic getaway. Not much romance with only single and bunk beds provided. With thin plastic mattresses that weren't made for comfort. And you supply your own bedding or sleeping bags; don't make the mistake of forgetting your pillow like I did this time. I had to use one of my wife's extra sheets as a makeshift pillow. Not good! I paid for it with less then 2 hours of sleep. I was in a sleeping bag. The road up to and down from Crestline, Hwy 138, is a bit more treacherous then I remembered as well. Check In is from 10 AM - 12 PM Saturday, and Check Out is at 2 PM Sunday. But for 1 night, it's a very full weekend experience, and at $55.00 per person, which includes 4 meals, everything else is inclusive. That is, everything but water. For some strange reason, all camp drinking fountains have been put out of commission. I'm still scratching my head on that one. Yet throughout the entire day, the general store building provides free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate but you have to pay for bottled water. With the exception of free bottles given out this past Sunday while me and Jackie just happened to be playing a game of ping pong. And there is water at each table during mealtimes. A nice getaway though if you don't mind roughing it for 1 night. Camp Seely is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles.

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Camp Seely - Heart Rock

Heart Rock

Camp Seely - Main lodge where meeting are held.

Main lodge where meeting are held.

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