Camping Trips Los Angeles

Red Rock Canyon & Valley Of Fire!! The Halloween Replacement Event

Valley Of Fire is stunning! Red Rock is equally so. **And we get to camp and then explore both.** ***Easy Camping!! Perfect for First-Timers*** [CLICK HERE](https://photos.app.goo.gl/56TXCjGkuWDfRYYf9) to see from when we have gone before. If you have not heard of either Valley Of Fire or Red Rock Conservation Area. . . that's because they are outside of California. We have so much here that we often can overlook what is right next-door and still super close. The other reason you may not of heard of them . . . Valley of Fire is a Nevada State Park and not a National Park. State Parks are assumed to not be as good as National Parks. And that's not true!!! Red Rock is a National Conservation Area . . . again . . . assumed to not be as good since not designated as National Park . . . yet. The reality is BOTH are stunning. And the designations make them more accessible. * Valley Of Fire has "The Fire Wave." Similar "The Wave" in UT. It also has * Pastel Slot Canyon * The Dome-lands (another slot there too) * Rainbow Vista Trail * Fire Canyon Overlook * Petroglyph Canyon (yes!!! Petroglyphs!!) * Atlatl Rock * Arch Rock * Pinnacles Trail (for the adventurous). And we are likely to see some or all of these: * Bighorn sheep * Jackrabbits * Coyotes * Kit Foxes * Lizards * Iguanas * Tortoises ***About this event:*** This event is tent camping (not RV or Van). You do need to provide your own gear and food. (more on that down below). We are staying outside of Red Rock on a private non-federal, non-blm site. The general itinerary/ schedule is: Fri- Arrive when you can. Anytime AFTER 2PM. People will be arriving up to midnight. I will be away to greet you and show you where to go. Along with whoever else is at the campfire at that time. Sat- Valley Of Fire - - This is the main fun. * Drive Mouse’s Tank Road towards Fire Wave and take lots of photos along the way. * Now to our main hike. We will get there early before the crowds. We will do a loop of four hikes together. Fire Wave, Pink Pastel Slot Cyn, Domes Slot, White Domes. They call it the 7 wonders loop. I do not know what the other three wonders are. * After that we make it to Fire Cyn Vista (this is a view only) * Then two short hikes of Rainbow Vista trail (this has natural arches) * & Mouse's Tank trial. This has 2000 year old petroglyphs all along the canyon walls. * A quick zip to Atlatl Rock (more petroglyphs). * Pinnacles Trail is an option for those that want more dirt on their shoes. * And lastly visit the Beehives and take tons more pix there. * Elephant Rock is also an option to drive to. * Get back to camp and we have a fab campfire all nite. Sunday Schedule will be Red Rock Cyn. * Easy vista points and viewpoint stops. * Medium (two or three smaller hikes) * Hard hike (for the hardcore among us. * We will break to groups accordingly by who wants to do what. * Get back to camp and we have a fab campfire all nite. Monday: Head home. * For those only staying Sat & Sun eve. Simply pack up Sun AM and do Red Rock with us and then continue home. **Time of year:** BOTH Valley of Fire and Red Rock Nat Rec Area are MISERABLE in summer. For this time of year . . . Daytime high will get up to 70 degrees. Perfect for hikes. Nighttime low will get to around 45 degrees. Just bring some extra blankets and you will fine. Another benefit of the time of year . . it's Halloween!!! RSVP does not guarantee your spot. Payment is the only way to secure you place. **[Click Here for Payment Link](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/RXQZCKMFT6T9S) https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/RXQZCKMFT6T9S** **Question: When do I have to pay by?** * The event is limited in size. * Our events always fill up. And with lower limit . . . it will fill faster. * When it fills the payment link is removed. If you did not pay you are not attending. * The short answer is pay now to 100% secure your spot. * Refunds issued up to 2 weeks before event start date. So you have till the start of Jan to cancel. * If cancel less than two weeks notice and receive 100% credit towards a future event. **Question: What if I stay two nights. Is it less?** No. But since we have for Sun night you can stay as late as you want on Sunday before packing up. It gives us flexibility. Why not stay till Mon? **Questions . . .** *Dogs?* This is a very dog friendly trip. Dogs OK on the trails and in camp and on the trails. Dogs must be on leash at all times. *Kids?* Kids are OK in camp and on the trails. Under 10 is no charge. 11 to 18 is 1/2 price. Leash is optional. *Carpool?* We help facilitate carpools for attendees. [Carpool info](https://www.meetup.com/MoreToExplore/events/282458970/)

carcamp/backpacking hot springs

Join me for a 3 day weekend where you can car camp, hike, backpack or just relax at the most popular campground in San Bernardino mountains. Hiking schedule: Friday 3 easy miles hike around the campground with option of potluck. Saturday hike or backpack to Deep Hot Springs 5 to 6 hard miles. Depending of the weather. Sunday 4.6 miles moderate to Arrowhead Pinnacles trail Monday drive back home. This event is limited to 8 people per day. Two cars per site with 3 tenths carpool is encourage. strong hikers/backpackers only. what to bring: We will share the camp fee so bring cash It will be $20 per night per person or $40 per the weekend per person. What your $ Includes: camp fee/holiday fee, campfire, and hot drink. Bring your own gear, drinking water, sun screen, hat, hiking sticks and food. If you are backpacking only you can meet us at the trail head out of the 173 Hwy. parking is free. We will hike about 2.5 miles to the hot springs. Spend the night and enjoy the hot springs. On Sunday we will come back after breakfast. (Will be edit later)

Moonlight Academy Field Trip

Gather beneath the pines for a magical Autumnal Equinox transition! Join the coven for a Mabon camping retreat at Chilao Campground in the San Gabriel Mountains from Monday, September 21, to Tuesday, September 22, 2026. We will celebrate the harvest by campfire and hike into the depths of Devil's Canyon to welcome the Equinox sunrise. Cosmic & Astrological Forecast * **The Waxing Gibbous Moon (76% Illumination):** The Moon resides in **Aquarius**, bringing an air of visionary community connection and collaborative group magic. High in the eastern sky at sunset, it will bathe our base camp in brilliant light before setting a few hours before dawn. * **The Last Day of Virgo Season:** The Sun sits at the final 30th degree of Virgo on September 21, providing the ultimate grounding energy for our harvest gratitude. * **The Dark Sunrise Hike:** As the Aquarius Moon sets and the Sun crosses into Libra at dawn on September 22, we will experience a powerful, naturally dark window perfect for our silent dawn hike. Gathering Details * **When:** Monday, September 21 – Tuesday, September 22, 2026 * **Where:** Chilao Campground, Angeles National Forest (approx. 26 miles north of La Cañada on Angeles Crest Hwy) * **The Sunrise Ritual:** We will leave camp early on Tuesday morning (Sept 22) to hike the Devil's Canyon Trail. This single-track trail drops into a beautiful canyon of old-growth Douglas firs. **Note:** The return hike is a steep uphill climb, so save your energy for the ascent! What to Bring * **Hiking & Safety Essentials:** A reliable headlamp or flashlight for the pre-dawn descent, sturdy hiking boots with good tread, and layers to shed as the sun warms the canyon. * **Camping Gear:** Tent, warm sleeping bag, camp chair, and layers for the crisp 5,300-foot mountain night. * **Ritual & Feast:** An autumn harvest item to share for our Monday night Mabon potluck (apples, root veggies, squashes, or ciders), and your personal ritual tools. * **Practicalities:** Bring plenty of drinking water (water spigots are intermittent at camp, and there is no potable water at the trailhead), cash for the self-pay site fee, and a National Forest Adventure Pass to park at the Devil's Canyon Trailhead.

Car Camp/hotsprings

Join me for 3 day weekend where you can car camp, hike or backpack to the famous Deep Creek Hot springs. Dogwood camp ground is a popular Campground in the San Bernardino mountains. This event is limited to only 8 people and two cars per day and 3 tents on site. Hiking schedule: We are going to hike on Friday evening 3 miles loop around the Camground. This is easy. With the option of potluck. Saturday hike will be 5-6 hard miles to Deep Creek. We might backpack to Deep creek over night depending of the weather. Sunday we will hike to Arrowhead pinnacles Trail 4.6 miles this is rated moderate. If we’re not too tired, we can check out the town of Arrowhead. Monday will check out and head it back home. What to bring: own food and gear Carpool is encourage. Bring cash: we will share the camp fee reservation. $20 per night per person or $50 per the 3 days per person. What your $ covers: camp reservation fee and the holiday fee, campfire, & hot coco. Please sing up if you are sure you are coming. Everyone will be put on the waiting list first then will be chosen according to attendance. Priority to strong hikers/ backpackers. No respond or no comments will be drop automatically. This way will allow to others to join. You can join us for one night or two. Or backpack only. If you are backpacking only meet us at the trail head out of 173 highway. You can leave your car at Bradford Ridge path. This is the option 2 out of 3 to get there. “The Bradford Ridge Route (Free Alternative) Distance: About 5 to 6 miles round-trip. Access: Park near the end of CA Highway 173 (near Lake Arrowhead/Twin Peaks). You will climb over the guardrail to access the Bradford Ridge Path. Details: This route doesn't require a fee but involves a longer, more rigorous hike with about 1,400 feet of elevation gain. It requires crossing over into the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) before descending into the canyon. “ If you had read all the information go right ahead and sing up. If for any reason, you need to cancel, do it so a week before so you give chance to others. Thank you

Orchard Camp

Waterskiing/Wakeboarding at the Sacramento Delta: September 24-27

Greetings All, We will be heading to the Sacramento River Delta. It is a great place to wakeboard, waterski, sky-ski and camp. Century City Ski Club has been going to this location for well over 30 years. This years dates are: June 25-28 July 16-19 August 13-16 September 24-27 You can arrive on the Wednesday afternoon before the trip to setup camp. We will not be supplying anything on Wednesday. The actual trip starts on Thursday morning with Breakfast. The trip ends on Sunday around 11 or 12 in the afternoon. Please help wash and wipe down the boats when they are pulled out of the water. These are 2, 3 or 4 day trips. The costs are: $175 for Saturday-Sunday, $349 Friday-Sunday or $439 Thursday-Sunday If you just want to camp and eat with us, the costs are half of the above prices. Please contact us for more info. We accept Zelle (preferred), Venmo, Checks and Cash. There is an extra fee for campers (RV's $35 per day) and pets ($4 per day). Email us for pricing. Email us for special prices for Thursday-Friday or Thursday-Saturday or Friday-Saturday. Due to excessive fuel prices there might be an added surcharge for fuel. Please email Aaron and Fred (aka David) at [summertrips@ccscsports.org](mailto:summertrips@ccscsports.org) for more info. Please remember that even if you RSVP here, you are not on the trip until we receive your waivers and payment. Before you leave for the delta, contact us to see if there are any others that might need a ride. We do not supply transportation to the delta, so carpooling will help you and others. We supply food and beverages for Breakfast, Happy Hour and Dinner. Lunch is on your own (if we have on Friday and Saturday leftovers you can indulge in, but ask before taking), there is a café near the camp site. We do not supply vests, skis, wake-boards or sky ski's.... BUT... we do have extras, so ask if you don't have any we will try and help. We supply the boat(s). You'll need a tent or RV or Trailer (added fee for parking RV and Trailer) or any other kind of sleeping arrangement (car camping). Please contact us for more info. Please remember to bring lots of sunscreen, a hat and towels. The weather can change from cold to hot and hot to cold in minutes, so bring something to keep warm just in case. I hope to see you at the delta. Regards, Aaron and Fred

~ Coffee & Chill ~ Pacifico Mountain

**Please join the waitlist for overnight camping at Mt Pacifico Campground!** **Bring your favorite coffee or tea to brew and chillax, and camp overnight on a peaceful mountaintop, at 7,100’ elevation.** **The campground is free, with picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets.** **There is no water at the campground.** **Park your vehicle at the Mill Creek Summit Picnic Area off Angeles Forest Hwy.** **Google for directions.** **Adventure Pass not required if you park directly across the highway from the Mill Creek sign.** **>>HIKE/BACKPACK:** **Start anytime.** **PCT trailhead leading up to the campground is next to the Mill Creek sign.** **It’s 6 miles on the PCT up to the campground.** **No need to carry extra water, we’ll have plenty of water for you.** **>>DRIVE/CARPACK/BIKE/BIKEPACK:** **Start anytime.** **Use the fire road just past the fire station.** **It’s 6 miles on the dirt fire road.** **High clearance vehicles recommended during the last mile to the campground.** **Outbacks and RAV4’s are fine.** **CAMP RULES: No politics, no drama, no hard drugs, no spitting** **If you have any questions please comment below. Thank You!**

Writers & Filmmakers Mixer @ The Farmer's Market | FilmCamp ScriptCamp WordCamp

Join filmca.mp, scriptca.mp and wordca.mp for our monthly Writers & Filmmakers Mixer at The Farmer's Market! Connect with your fellow filmmakers, screenwriters, authors, actors and other industry professionals. If you support our mission, donate or volunteer at https://skillca.mp

EGYPT: ANCIENT TEMPLES, NILE CRUISE, ALEXANDRIA, AND MORE!

**FOR DETAILS AND TO RSVP, [CLICK HERE](https://1000treks.com/trip/egypt-pyramids-ancient-temples-nile-cruise-alexandria-and-more/)** **HIGHLIGHTS:** * Visit [Cairo](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cairo), [Alexandria](https://www.worldhistory.org/alexandria/), [Aswan](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Aswan), and [Luxor](https://tinyurl.com/3pn96ewn). * Go on a 4-day luxury Nile Cruise. * Visit [Abu Simbel](https://tinyurl.com/4karb7s7), the twin temples carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in 1200 BC. * Visit the majestic [Philae Temple](https://tinyurl.com/mryst29u), dedicated to the Goddess Isis. * Visit the [Kom Ombo Temple](https://tinyurl.com/82tf99ck), built for the god Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertility and creator of the world. * Visit the [Temple of Horus](https://tinyurl.com/3dkmza95), the best-preserved temple in Egypt. * See the [tomb of King Tutankhamun](https://tinyurl.com/ctp22ur4). * See the [Colossi of Memnon.](https://tinyurl.com/4a68w9nh) * Visit the [Karnak Temples](https://tinyurl.com/mr36ub7j), the largest place of worship ever built. * Go on a [hot air balloon ride over Luxor](https://tinyurl.com/me6hy5ub) (optional). * Be one of the first people in the world to see the recently opened [Grand Egyptian Museum](https://gem.eg/en/) (opened in November, 2025), the largest museum in the world. * See the famous [Mask ](https://tinyurl.com/3kmx7fc2)of King Tutankhamun. * See the [Giza Pyramids](https://tinyurl.com/4884ajv2), the only Wonder still standing from the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the [Sphinx](https://tinyurl.com/38nb7xxf). * Go on a [camel ride by the Pyramids](https://tinyurl.com/mtv4v9u6) (optional). * See the [Pyramid of Saqqara](https://tinyurl.com/yxard4cp), the oldest pyramid in Egypt. * See Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. * Attend the Pyramids [Sound and Light Show](https://tinyurl.com/2v4xytv9) **FOR DETAILS AND TO RSVP, [CLICK HERE](https://1000treks.com/trip/egypt-pyramids-ancient-temples-nile-cruise-alexandria-and-more/)**

ORCHARD CAMP

Now that it is getting a little cooler lets do a short but sweet hike to Orchard Camp. We will start early and If it gets too hot then I will re-schedule. Here is the plan: We will hike on the Mt Wilson trail then take a minor detour on Charlie's trail before making our way to Orchard Camp. This will be an out n back hike. We will not take Charlies Trail on the return so it will be all downhill. **Stats:** distance- 7 miles gain- 2000' (approx) level- strong intermediate. NO BEGINNERS PLEASE! parking- free Please respect parking signs: make sure tires are turned towards the curb or the city will give you a ticket. Also be mindful of the residents and keep your voices at a low volume until we get on the trail. bathroom-available by the museum. **WHAT TO BRING: A POSITIVE ATTITUDE: !!!** Energy snacks, at least 3 liters of water, electrolytes, sunscreen, hiking boots with good tread, hiking poles, and the **[TEN ESSENTIALS](https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html)**[ ](https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html)!!! EVERYONE WILL BE PUT ON A WAITLIST. PRIORITY GOES TO THOSE HAVE HIKED WITH IN THE PAST. IF I HAVE NOT HIKED WITH YOU THEN SEND ME A PM. I FROWN ON NO-SHOWS AND YOU WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM FUTURE EVENTS. IT TAKES LESS THAN 3 SECONDS TO CANCEL AN EVENT. **PLEASE DO NOT BE A NO-SHOW!** **FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN YOU BEING EXCLUDED FROM MY EVENTS IN THE FUTURE.** The Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the event. Each person who signs up for an event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizer, Assistant Organizers and event hosts of this Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities.

Beachwood Canyon: Fall Classic Stair Hike #1 - 2.6 mi, 2 hours

Summer is ending so let’s get out and enjoy cooler evenings, city views, architectural gems and long, steep staircases guaranteed to get your heart pumping. While exploring Beachwood Canyon's historic neighborhood (climbing up or down over 800 steps), learn about the Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course and train for fall backcountry trips! After such a hot summer, we can look forward to fall and the Fall Classic–go Dodgers! Meet at 2695 N Beachwood Drive 90068, in front of the Beachwood Cafe. Bring water, adventurous spirit, strong legs, and a love of stair hikes. Flashlight or headlamp suggested. No restrooms.

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