Reviews

Goldie Gibbon

Gorgeous Wilderness area with plenty of shaded and sun hikes. Perfect for a day outdoors with family or your horses. There is a large horse camping area which was being upgraded while we were there. No dogs allowed. The rangers are outstanding and friendly.

Chris Robertson

Stayed at Caspers Wilderness Park in our Airstream and had a great experience. The full hookups made our 5-day stay comfortable and easy. The park has beautiful hiking trails and a really interesting wilderness center. Nights were peaceful with coyotes howling in the distance, and we even had a fox wander through our campsite. Such a unique nature experience. We’ll definitely be back again.

Ellie L

Have no idea how this location is since it was fully booked when I arrived. It looks lovely on the maps. This one's popular enough that it needs a reservation. Also of note, it is a wilderness preserve and thus does not allow domesticated animals on site.

Anthony David

Very low key outdoor area. Multiple day camp areas, plenty of spacing and ample bathrooms. They have a wilderness center that’s good for kids - stuffed animal replicas, magnification, games, a little theatre room and little crafts. There are two campsites that are open now, make sure to ask if you need electric hook ups, one has it and the other doesn’t. It’s a $6 difference $20 and $26 for the electricity. The area without electricity seemed way more busy but not packed, and there are a lot less spots in the non electric area. Went couple of times and some cub scouts were here having a good time but our family still had plenty of space to have a good time at the park and playground.

Fernando Mendoza

Not much to do at this park. Fire ants always all over the place, consistently. Bathrooms are scarce. Hikes can can be an option or visiting the Nature Center. fun if you have a big group but remember to camp away from the ants.

M planetmike

5 stars for convenience. You want to get away from it all but not too far? This is your place. It's one of the few OC parks which offers camping, 30 minutes from the beach, and can offer dark skies. Fire pits and firewood are offered, which I find contrary to SoCal fire prevention warnings. However, we all appreciate an open fire during a cool evening.

Christopher Hazlett

Great park. I love it. I usually visit a few times a year. Went camping a few years ago and want to go camping again. I usually go to the "Old Coral Picnic Area" when I go for day use. The Nature Center is pretty awesome as well. The park has A LOT of hiking, biking, equestrian and multi-use trails.

Paul Grenier

Site #12. We have visited this OC County Park several times camping in the Live Oak Loop. The last time we were there, drought had caused the closure of restrooms and showers, but relatively clean Porta-Potties with hand wash stations are scattered around. Very friendly Rangers stopped by to chat and made us feel welcomed. Miles of hiking trails with great views of the surrounding hills. We didn't get to visit the Nature Center but will try to the next time.

Sgahira

RV campground with power and water hookups. Yes, it is next to the hwy but the noise was not annoying plus at night was super quiet. We could hear the owls and coyotes, the campground was super clean and park staff super welcoming and helpful. They also have wood bundles for $5.00

Jacob Parker

One of the best spots to hike in the area. Amazing views. Good variety of challenging trails with shade and sun. Bring a hat and more water than you think you need. Main trails are well maintained. Some more adventurous ones a tad overgrown.

Blake Salvato

Absolutely stunning camping spot. Beautiful views and deeper into nature while still being close to urban areas. Water is sparse, so be prepared to bring your own sources. Fire pits, tables, and grill is provided. Currently portapoopers are common since the running water is out in some areas.

Mark Skorupa

We stayed in the Live Oak section which is full dry camping in this area. The sites are all gravel and most will require some leveling. We were in site 16 and had to level about 1.5" left to right. Our site also had a fairly large tree in the back corner so we had to be strategic about where we placed the RV. We have a toy hauler so it is taller than normal trailers. The good thing is the tree provided good shade but unfortunately shaded the solar panels on the roof for part of the day. Tradeoff I guess. The nice thing about the dry camping section is it is pretty far away from Ortega highway so the road noise is much less. The sites with power are right next to the highway so I imagine it is much more noisy. Our site also backed to a nature preserve area so it was very private. The grounds are very well kept. There are honey buckets but a full restroom just a short walk up the hill. My last comment is about the staff. The ranger checking us in was super nice, personable and helpful. After driving away from the booth my wife said "he was my favorite person who has checked us in at any campsite".

Out & About

Beautiful camping park that has electrical hook ups for RV's, tent camping with fire rings and BBQ grills, day use area for a picnic or hike, a nature center with observation deck, beautiful wildlife and a playground for the kids. I will share that this is a dry camp location right now as they have NO WATER THROUGHOUT THE PARK! NO DOGS PERMITTED so leave them at home. This is a County facility so your State pass will not work here. Wildlife include Rattlesnakes, Mule Deer, Mountain Lions, Coyote, Bobcat, different birds, insects, and many more. Keep aware of your surroundings and notify the Park Ranger if you require assistance.

Ginny Brideau

Staff is excellent. There’s absolutely no water on-site. It’s always hot and dry, so bring all (All) your water. Toilets are currently portapotties

Isaac Gould

I’ve stayed here so many times and really any campground is amazing!!! It is truly a magical place and provides opportunities to be away from the distractions of the world to commune with nature. As you explore your options in this brand new world, that lies only a couple miles out of Orange County. I would recommend Casper’s to anyone who wants to get out somewhere close for a weekend. It is also great for events and anything you could want!!!