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Where to camp

Published Mar 19, 2021 12:47 am

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Want to go camping but don’t know were to start? I've personally tried this first and easily accessible location.

The author relaxing under an awning at Camp Mahiwaga.

1. Camp Mahiwaga (Barangay Lagundi, Morong, Rizal): Camp Mahiwaga is a 4,000-square meter forest campsite in Rizal. It opened only in February 2021, with 11 camp sections surrounded by fruit trees and a serene atmosphere. They offer basic amenities like clean toilets and water supply but no electricity or Wi-Fi.

For more suggestions, we asked Car Camping Facebook group founder, Alexander Gonzales his wife, Mitzi, and two children – Alexy, 21, and Allyssa, 19, where to go.

Cars lined up at the camp of Treasure Mountain in Tanay, Rizal.

2. Treasure Mountain (Tanay, Rizal): This site is very accessible, and is about 90 minutes from Manila, with a very nice view, even a sea of clouds, and lots of camping grounds.

3. Laiban Falls (Barangay Laiban, Tanay, Rizal): You will need a 4×4 if you want to reach the end of the river where you can see the last falls. Camp near the small wall falls and hike for about 30 minutes to reach the big falls. A guide is required.

4. Epic Parc (Sampaloc, Rizal): The place is accessible to any type of vehicle. The camping ground is where you can enjoy the sound of birds chirping and the shade of lots of hundred-year-old trees. There is also an off-road trail site passing a small lake. You can also camp there and go fishing.

Car Camping PH Facebook Group founder, Alexander Gonzales, and wife, Mitzi, grilling at camp.

5. Lake Tabeo (Kabayan, Benguet): One of the best campsites, accessible to all types of vehicles. You’ll pass by paved roads and a short rough narrow road to get there. It’s freezing cold. They experienced 3°C temperature around 2 a.m. You’ll meet friendly people and find very cheap and fresh vegetables.

6. Lake Mapanuepe (San Marcelino, Zambales): This is one of the best campsites here as it can only be reached by 4×4 vehicles (off-road experience required). The route entails passing through lahar trails and river crossings. It’s not a natural lake. The local story says a whole barangay was abandoned and later submerged because of constant flooding. There are small canals with rushing clear water from the lake where you can sit and feel the water massaging your body. There are nice trails for bikers and trails for hikers. Rent a boat and explore the lake, get near the submerged church with only the top portion of the cross exposed.

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