14 Family-Friendly Campsites To Check Out

In a digital era where connection often means 'likes', 'follows,' or 'DMs'–laughing together, holding hands under the sun, splashing water against each other, or storytelling under a blanket of stars are hardly experienced by the kids of today. Their idea of fun is no longer outdoor play, but rather, online games and Youtube videos instead.

There is no escaping the digital world; we’re all geared towards a future of advanced technology. As kids, we would wait for Christmas and Summer vacations to see and play with our distant cousins. Now, all the kids need is a smart phone to do a video call or perhaps an app to invite them for mobile gaming. When we were younger, we'd agree to afternoon naps in exchange of outdoor play. We didn't whine over sweaty palms and grazed knees. 

Now living in a hurried world, it’s sometimes nice for us to slow down, bask in the sun, count the stars, hear the river flow, and ‘smell the flowers.’ As parents, we can consider encouraging kids to go beyond the tips of their fingers and touch the grass, cuddle with the brood, and indulge in real-time family connection–not the ones found on apps.

Camping is a great start for a family adventure outdoors. When kids think of camping, they think of tents, of campfires, and s'mores. That alone paints a picture of fun; enough to convince them to put their gadgets down (yours, too!). Plus, according to this blog post of a mother raising hikers and campers, there are benefits to camping with kids:

10 benefits of camping with kids

1. Builds resilience
2. Fosters independence
3. Promotes better sleep
4. Encourages creativity
5. Allows them to experience joy
6. Lets them learn new skills
7. They get to spend hours outdoors
8. Increases physical activity
9. Gets more connected to nature
10. Establishes family connection

If you're looking for a campsite for the family, we've rounded up a list for you: including the suggestions from parents of Smart Parenting Village, a community of more than 107,000 parents helping each other navigate parenting at its best. 

14 campsites for your families to check out

1. River Ranch

Tanay, Rizal
Rates: Tiny House Soft Opening P8,000, maximum of 4 guests, no walk-ins
Day Trip: P500/pax Overnight: 800/pax (Tent pitching area is first come, first served basis)

“Free for kids 0-12, clean toilet facilities, stable water supply, starlink, grass area and river, recently they offer tiny homes. Also easily accessible even by sedans and suv. No river crossing or severe rough road en route." -Elizabeth Yang-Medenilla

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2. EJ Play and Campground

Malagasang 1, Imus, Cavite
Rates: Basic Camping Big Tent: P3800/5pax weekdays, P4000/5 pax weekends (with free breakfast for 5); Modular pod - up to 4 pax with AC P8000 weekdays, P8500 weekends (with free breakfast for 4)

"We just loved it there esp our son. They have a zoo, cafe, kiddie zipline, pool and other fun activities perfect for kids." - Jen Infante

"Meron din Cafe na malapit at pwede din na magdala ng sarili nyong food (walang corkage). May pool, outdoor cinema, bonfire with free smores, free breakfast na din sila, may mga tent at mini houses na pwede nyo irent, may mga basic necessities din kada tent na rentahan like ilaw, toiletries, mini fan (better magdala ng self fan mabilis malowbat kasi), buti may dala ako charger type B para sa charger at ilaw, may farm tour din sila pwede din magpakain ng mga animals, may mini playground tsaka napaka accommodating ng mga staff." - Ruth Belisario Telen-Sotes

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3. 3 Springs Mountain Park

KM 56 Marcos Highway, Sitio Mayagay 2, Brgy. Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal
Rates: Day Tour P400/pax, closed on Mondays; Overnight Camping P1000/pax, minimum of 2 pax–booking required

"It's a gated camp area with clean toilets. There's a big area designated for children to play around."- KR Bangga

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4. Apiary Mountain Camp and Farm

Sitio Maysawa, Brgy. Cuyambay, Tanay
Rates: Family Glamping Dome (good for 6-8 guests) up to P12,280 inclusive of breakfast; Traditional Camping Tent for 4–up to P4,096 on a weekday inclusive of breakfast

"Aside from area where they allow tent pitching, they also have nipa huts and dome tents that are perfect for families with kids." - Ayeen Valdezco-Regalado

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5. Bangkong Kahoy Valley

Dolores, Quezon
Rates: Day Tour P70/person, Camping Fee P140/head own tent, Tent Rental P750 up to 5 persons

"My daughter love it there." - Margarette Ong

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6. Buyo The Farm and Villas

Brgy. Cayabu Tanay, Rizal
Rates: Villa Elvira P3500 per night (4 pax), includes 1 bed, 2 extra mattresses, kitchenette, living and dining room

"My family and I love camping! I have 6yr-old and 11mo kids. So far pinaka nagustuhan namin is yung Buyo The Farm and Villas. Malinis kasi yung CR tapos may solar lights, katabi rin ng ilog." - Toni Uy-Gabon

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7. Sofia's Lake Resort

Cavinti, Laguna
Rates: Weekend Promo for glamping tents from P6,400 to P4,080 (2 pax/with breakfast; (guesthouse minimum of 8pax) P1,800/pax with breakfast

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8. Marilaque Camp

Sta Ines Road, Brgy. Cayabu, Tanay, Rizal
Rates: Day Tour P300/head, Overnight P500/head (Kids below 10 are free)

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9. Bloc Campsite

Brgy. Bukal, Bukal-Cansuso Road, Cavinti, Laguna
Rates: Glamping P5,999 for 4, current promo P4,999 for 4

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10. Tara Camping

Magallanes, Cavite
Rates: Mini Glass House or Tiny White House for as low as P2500/2 pax weekdays, P3000/2pax weekends (Additional 2 kids: ranging from P250-P500/child depending on the age of the child), Additional outdoor dipping pool P300

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11. 5558 Campsite

Cavinti, Laguna
Rates: Camper van starts at P6,000/night, up to 3 pax with aircon, Tree house starts at P5,000/night, up to 3 pax, Luxury Smarthouse starts at P8000/night, up to 5 pax with aircon and jacuzzi, Use own tent: P650/pax

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12. Kamp Tralala

Brgy Cansuso, Cavinti, Laguna
Rates: 500/head inclusive of entrance, parking fee, and common bathroom, Car camping by the lake P500/head

13. Soujorn Campsite and Villas

Tanay, Rizal
Rates: Daytour: P500/head, Overnight: Weekdays, 1 teepee house P4,500/4-5 pax, 3 teepee houses P10,500/12-15 pax,
Weekends/Holidays: whole place P12,500 a night (12-15pax) + P500/ head for additional pax

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14. That Glamping Called Tadhana

Purok Beans, Brgy Taytay, Majayjay, Laguna
Rates: Up to 6 pax - 4,200php: 2 airconditioned huts with own toilet and bath and veranda (up to 3 pax per room), other options for big families

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