Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near El Mirage, CA
El Mirage, CA, nestled in the scenic Mojave Desert, offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure amidst stunning landscapes. For those who prefer the comforts of home, the El Mirage Dry Lake Bed provides excellent RV camping spots with easy access to breathtaking views and vast open spaces, perfect for stargazing at night. Tent campers can explore the nearby El Mirage Recreation Area, where dedicated campsites are surrounded by unique geological formations and offer amenities like picnic tables and fire rings, alongside the shimmering waters of the lake when seasonal rains fill the basin. For a more rugged experience, dispersed camping is available in the surrounding Bureau of Land Management (BLM) areas, allowing for a true backcountry experience amidst the dramatic desert terrain and native wildlife. The desert's captivating sunsets and sandy trails for hiking and off-road biking make El Mirage a diverse outdoor playground. Whether you’re an RV road-tripper, tent camper, or dispersed camper seeking solitude, El Mirage promises unforgettable moments in the heart of California's desert landscape.
Lake Campground is located in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Ranger District, Angeles National Forest (1 hr 4 min northeast of Glendora, CA) with an elevation of 6,245 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 31 and 48 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Activities include hiking trails.
Fishermans Group Campground is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (52 min north of Highland, CA) with an elevation of 5,160 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid November. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Rolling Ranch Campground is part of Chino Hills State Park in California (just 21 min southeast of Chino Hills, CA) with an elevation of 792 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 28 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Mesa Campground is part of Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area in California (just 20 min south of Hesperia, CA) with an elevation of 3,455 feet. There are a total of 129 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 31 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 37 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $45.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Saddleback Butte Campground is part of Saddleback Butte State Park in California (31 min east of Palmdale, CA) with an elevation of 2,598 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, accessible, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Owl Canyon Campground in San Bernardino County is located 56 min north of Apple Valley, CA with an elevation of 3,054 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Prices start at $6.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, playground, restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
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