7 Beautiful Camping Sites Near Metro Manila For Your Much-Needed Nature Trip
Here’s a more affordable and safer way to go on a leisurely trip.
With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting our daily activities and even social interactions, everything may seem routinary. Wanting a vacation isn’t such an easy feat either. You have to adhere to health and safety protocols, and numerous requirements that include expensive tests.
As of Saturday, August 28, it was announced that the National Capital Region, Laguna, and Bataan will be under modified enhanced community quarantine until September 7, 2021. Travel will remain restricted, so a leisurely trip won’t be possible for now. However, when it is allowed, if you truly want a relaxing vacation and commune with nature, there’s no better option than going camping. It’s also more affordable, it’s safer because it’s outdoors, and it allows you to breathe in fresh air while waking up to good views.
You can try these 7 camping sites near the Metro for your next nature trip!
Rainbow 89 Ecopark Camping and Trekking
Wake up to a sea of clouds and cool breeze by camping at Rainbow 89 in Sitio Maysawa, Tanay, Rizal.
If you do not intend to stay overnight, their day tours allow you to rent a kubo so you can enjoy lunch comfortably. For only Php 250, you can enjoy a good view, and a lot of Instagrammable spots to choose from!
Make sure to bring your own food, though! Don’t worry, they don’t charge corkage fee.
For bookings and inquiries, you may contact Rainbow 89 Ecopark Camping and Trekking on Facebook.
Tinipak Camping Ground
Tanay, Rizal is truly home to a lot of tourist destinations and camping sites, as the Tinipak Camping Ground can also be found in the municipality.
The campsite boasts a perfect balance of mountain views and riverside, because as you enjoy the abundance of trees and greenery, you can also take pictures and swim in the river!
Be one with nature, pitch your own tent, and enjoy a hot cuppa without the stresses of the city.
For bookings and inquiries, you may contact Tinipak Camping Ground on Facebook.
Anawangin Cove
If you really want to disconnect from the world, camping at a no-signal campsite is the way to go.
Anawangin Cove in Zambales is one of the most accessible beach campsites if you live in the Metro. It is surrounded by tall trees, crystal blue waters, and literally zero electricity.
Even without our usual pastimes, however, there’s a lot to do at Anawangin! You can try the jet ski, swim, climb a cliff, or just stay in your tent and enjoy the tranquility of nature. Some locals even offer boat tours where you can go island hopping and make the most out of your stay!
For bookings and inquiries, you may contact Byaheng Zambales on Facebook.
BLOC Campsite
Calling all Southies! If you’re not a fan of camping and pitching tents with no bathrooms in sight, then you might want to try glamping!
Glamping, or “glamorous camping,” is a style of camping wherein you have access to more amenities compared to “traditional” camping. At BLOC Campsite, you have bathrooms, shower areas, and comfortable sleeping areas.
It is located in Cavinti, Laguna, with rates ranging from Php 1,500 to Php 3,500, depending on the size of your cabin!
For bookings and inquiries, you may contact The BLOC Campsite on Facebook.
Fortune Island
Nasugbu, Batangas is a favorite among tourists that can’t seem to get enough of their majestic beaches. If you have a destination as IG-worthy as Fortune Island, you can surely expect beach-lovers to keep coming back.
Nasugbu is around three to four hours away from Manila by bus or car. To get to Fortune Island Resort, you have to pay Php 500 per head for an overnight stay.
For bookings and inquiries, you may contact Fortune Island Resort on Facebook.
8 Suites By Fat Jimmy’s
Another glamping trip you will surely enjoy is an overnight stay at 8 Suites in Tagaytay, Cavite! For a starting rate of Php 4,500, you can enjoy complimentary coffee and smores, breakfast, and a chic, rustic vibe at your 4-meter bell tent.
You can also request a special romantic dinner with your significant other for only Php 500 per head.
For bookings and inquiries, you may contact 8 Suites By Fat Jimmy’s on Facebook or visit their website.
Driftwoods Park
If you’re aching for an action-packed weekend while camping, Driftwoods Park in Cavite has everything you need! Aside from camping, you can also rent bikes and ATVs at the site!
It has cabin-type houses, hammocks, and a wash area for your convenience. Even better, you can bring your furry friends too!
For bookings and inquiries, you may contact Driftwoods Park on Instagram.
