Valencia Travel Village Campground

The Great Outdoors

In the midst of a large and vibrant city, you can find a little reprieve at Placerita Canyon Nature Center. Within the San Gabriel Mountains, the nature center has an extensive network of self-guided nature, hiking, and history trails. It encompasses riparian, oak woodland, and chaparral communities and provides a home for several species of wildlife. You can learn more about the animals by visiting the nature center, which is home to several injured and orphaned wildlife or explore approximately four miles of nature trails.When you book an RV in Los Angeles County, you’ll discover that the temperature can get pretty extreme. So if you’re seeking a place to chill out and cool off, consider Castaic Lake. The lake is actually a reservoir formed by the damming of Castaic Creek. Popular for boating, swimming, and fishing, boat rentals are available, and common catches include shad, stripers, catfish, bluegill, and carp. There are also more than seven miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. It’s a great place for the entire family when you camp in an RV near Castaic.If you have small children and don’t know how they’ll do hiking at Placerita Canyon Nature Center or boating on Castaic Lake, Hasley Canyon Park might be a better option. The park has a shaded play area for children, picnic tables, pavilions, and charcoal grills. There are also a few soccer fields and multi-purpose fields.

Exploring the City

When you camp at Valencia Travel Village, you’ll be just three miles from Six Flags Magic Mountain. The 262-acre theme park in Santa Clarita features dozens of roller coasters and rides for younger kids. Get your heart racing on Twisted Colossus, one of the world’s longest and most innovative hybrid coasters, or become part of history aboard Full Throttle, one of the world’s tallest and fastest looping roller coasters. Kids might enjoy something a little less intense, like Elmer’s Weather Balloons or Pepe Le Pew’s Tea Party. Then there are thrills for the entire family like the Buccaneer and Roaring Rapids. After a long day of thrills in the sun, settle down with a burger and a cold drink from one of the many cafes and restaurants.If you prefer an air-conditioned place that's out of the sun, try the Hollywood Wax Museum. This fascinating place will make all your Instagram followers think you truly mingled with all the hottest celebs when you booked a Castaic, California camper rental. Pose alongside A-listers like Sandra Bullock and Samuel L. Jackson and create memories that will last forever when you visit the Hollywood Wax Museum.Finally, you can’t visit the Los Angeles area without checking out the Griffith Observatory. The center sits on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood and offers spectacular views of the area. There are multiple ways to get to the Griffith Observatory, including public transportation, biking, hiking, and tour buses. From the observatory, you’ll be rewarded with unobstructed views of the Hollywood sign, the Los Angeles skyscrapers, and the Pacific Ocean. And, of course, there are more cosmic views. Look through the telescopes, explore the exhibits, and see shows in the planetarium. A magnificent family-friendly activity, be sure to check out the Griffith Observatory when you’re in town.