Rizal Province is known for having some of the most amazing mountains for hiking. It is the place for people who need a dose of nature respite as it has a lot of mountains and forests to brag about. This province is famous for hikers because of the variety of mountains and falls it has especially in Tanay.
It's also home to cozy cafes, restaurants, camping grounds overlooking the ridges, and unique resorts where you can relax and reconnect with nature. You’ll be surprised how breathtaking some of these places are, and they’re all just a quick uphill drive from the metro!
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Lambingan Hills
Bulod Campsite has two self-service campgrounds, Camp Masayo and Camp Tanaw. Both are available for full rental. It has a breathtaking camping, hiking and recreation grounds situated next to Agos River with treacherous muddy pathways and slippery rock that is perfect for those seeking thrill in camping.
Auto camping
Officially known as Treasure Mountain Educational Campsite, this large private property offers an ideal place for a quick weekend vacation and for a quick escape from the busy city life. Treasure Mountain was opened in the year 2017. A place situated between the mountain ranges of Sierra Madre. A place where wondrous creations seems effortlessly within reach. Somewhere your heart would hope to experience.
Parking fee
Corkage fee
Nature's Palette is also one of the best places for stargazing, so don't forget to bring your significant other here for a romantic stargazing, sunset and sunrise date for a whole day to experience!
Viewscape is one of Tanay’s largest open camping ground destinations. It’s also the home of diverse terrain, flora and fauna, a dragon fruit plantation, and wild animals including civet cats and wild birds. If you’re a fan of KathNiel, you’d recognize the grounds as one of the filming locations of their 2015 teleserye, Pangako Sa ‘Yo.
Overnight Rates:
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WHAT TO PACK FOR CAMPING IN TANAY, RIZAL
Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:
- Stylish face mask
- Water container/tumbler to rehydrate
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Travel backpack / luggage
- Reusable vacuum storage packs
- Selfie stick
- Waterproof phone case
- Acion cam
- Camping tent
- WiFi kit
- Power bank
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Check out these 10 best camping sites in Tanay, Rizal for your next outdoor getaway. Here’s a guide on how you can choose the best camping sites in Rizal.
Lambingan Hills
Lambingan Hills |
Lambingan Hills, a privately owned property with a vacation house that has a scenic view of Laguna Lake and is surrounded by verdant forest. Its a pure nature inspired attraction with bright red and yellow Celosia flowers, there are swings hanging on the trees and a spacious camping ground for those who wish to spend the night.
Lambingan Hills also features a swimming pool that have unlimited access to natural spring water so the water in the pool is very clean and expect it to be very COLD. There’s a sari-sari store where you can buy some food and drinks, available from 6 am until 10 pm. However if you want to lessen your expenses you can bring your own food and there's no corkage fee, but be mindful of your own trash and bringing alcoholic drinks are prohibited.
Entrance Fee
Swimming Pool Entrance
- Day Tour: Adult Php 100, Kids Php 50
- Overnight: Adult Php 200, Kids Php 100
- Adult Php 100, Kids Php 50 good for 4 hours only
Open from 7 am - 6 pm only. No overnight swimming
Shower areas and restrooms are available
Pre-nup Shoot
Rentals
- Php 3,000 includes entrance fee, room accommodation and good for 5 pax only
Rentals
- Tent rental rates start from Php 200 (tent pitching is FREE)
- Kubo rental rates start from Php 1,000 to Php 1,500 (depending on the size)
- Generator - Php 200 per hour
- Bonfire - Php 150
Parking fee
- Day tour: Php 20 per vehicle
- Overnight: Php 40 per vehicle
Lambingan Hills Contact Details
Address: Narra Street, Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal
Contact number: 0921 571 2014
Contact number: 0921 571 2014
Facebook page: Lambingan Hills
Instagram: @lambinganhillsofficial
Instagram: @lambinganhillsofficial
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Bulod Campsite
Bulod Campsite |
Bulod Campsite has two self-service campgrounds, Camp Masayo and Camp Tanaw. Both are available for full rental. It has a breathtaking camping, hiking and recreation grounds situated next to Agos River with treacherous muddy pathways and slippery rock that is perfect for those seeking thrill in camping.
It’s also a social enterprise that provides livelihood to indigenous communities in Sitio Masayo and Sitio Manggahan in Daraitan, Tanay, Rizal. The feel-good part of this— is not only in touch with nature but also with the underprivileged!
Camp Masayo self service camping
Camp Tanaw self service and rooms
17 Foot luxury tent
- Php 500 per pax
- Php 800 per pax
- Php 500 per pax for tent pitching with electricity outlet
- Php 3,500 per pax aircon room with mountain view of 2 pax
- Rates: start at Php 6,000 per night 4-6 guests
*equipped with airbeds and with access to amenities like the bar and restaurant, kitchen, open spaces and, of course, WiFi
Auto camping
- Rates start at Php 10,000 per night for up to 10 guests
Reminders
- Bring your own tent and camping gear or rental is available.
- Bring and cook food or order from Cafe Bulod.
- Book activities onsite from the locals.
- Exclusive rental available for minimum of 20 pax.
*Private membership club entitles you to a free two-night stay every month, unlimited day trips, dividends from the club’s farming income and a 30 percent discount for event packages and private cabin rentals.
Bulod Campsite Contact Details
Address: Sitio Masayo, Barangay Daraitan, Tanay, RizalContact number: 0967 290 8192
Instagram: @bulod.campsite
Treasure Mountain
Treasure Mountain |
Officially known as Treasure Mountain Educational Campsite, this large private property offers an ideal place for a quick weekend vacation and for a quick escape from the busy city life. Treasure Mountain was opened in the year 2017. A place situated between the mountain ranges of Sierra Madre. A place where wondrous creations seems effortlessly within reach. Somewhere your heart would hope to experience.
Treasure Mountain is perfect for camping and being with your kids, families, friends, groups, and loved ones. Treasure Mountain activities include Spiders Web high ropes obstacle course, the whole course, and the High Swing. Also, they offer biking activities, waterfall chasing, overnight camping, and car glamping activity.
Entrance Fee
Tent Rental
Sleeping-mat fee
Overnight Package
- Day Tour: Php 180
- Overnight: Php 200
- Php 500 for 2 person
- Php 800 for 4 person
- Php 200 per mat
- Php 1,300 includes entrance fee, breakfast and tent with sleeping-mat
- Php 2,300 includes entrance fee, breakfast and tent with 2 sleeping-mat
Parking fee
- Php 20 for motorcycles
- Php 30 for SUV vehicles
- Php 200 (Guests are allowed to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages)
*Pitching your own tent is not allowed as they offer tent rental packages. Also if you don’t bring your own food, there is a store that sells a variety of food and drinks at the summit of Treasure Mountain.
Pets
Allowed on designated area only. The management will reserve the right to refuse entry of pets that present risk to guests and other pets.
Allowed on designated area only. The management will reserve the right to refuse entry of pets that present risk to guests and other pets.
Treasure Mountain Contact Details
Address: Sitio Maysawa, Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal
OTHER CAMPSITES IN THE PHILIPPINES
Atburan Camping Ground
Atburan Camping Ground |
Atburan Camping Ground is more well-known as a trekking site, located in one of Tanay’s most famed mountains, Mt. Daraitan, you’d be able to tour around many different attractions and see many views that surround the campsite. They encourage training survivals, basic mountaineering courses, and of course, ordinary campers, barkadas, families are more than welcome to stay at the camp.
- Camping site fee
Php 150 - Overnight tour
Php 750 - Day tour package
Php 1300 - Overnight package
Php 2500 - Tourism Fee
Php 30.00 - Environmental Fee
Php 50.00 - Parking Fees
Php 20 for motorcycles, Php 50 for automobiles, Php 100 for overnight parking
Atburan Camping Ground Contact Details
Address: Sitio Atburan, Daraitan, Tanay, Rizal
Contact number: 0910 287 0144
Facebook page: Atburan Camping Ground
Nature's Palette Camping Site
Nature's Palette Camping Site |
Nature's Palette is also one of the best places for stargazing, so don't forget to bring your significant other here for a romantic stargazing, sunset and sunrise date for a whole day to experience!
This camping site has a nipa treehouse with a cozy hammock for rent, and it will make you fall in love with the refreshing air and calming place.
- Entrance
Day tour : Php 150
Overnight : Php 300 - Tent Pitching (bring your own or rent)
Php 200 - Using of Own Tent (fee)
Php 400 - Renting a tent with beddings - Motocamping fee
Php 300 - Carcamping for 4x4 fee
Php 500 - SMALL KUBO FOR 2 PAX
Php 1,500 (Overnight fee included, Set of soft beddings (single, Solar lights, Cooking/eating utensils, Common CR and kitchen, Access to Games area, Photo sites and FREE ATV SERVICE from parking) - TREEHOUSE FOR 2 PAX
Php 2,000 (Overnight fee included, Set of soft beddings (double), Own picnic table and chairs, Hygiene kit, Hammock, Solar lights, Cooking/eating utensils, Common CR and kitchen, Access to Games area, Photo sites, Reserved parking and FREE ATV SERVICE from parking)
Nature's Palette Contact Details
Address: Sitio Maysawa Brgy, Tanay, 1980 Rizal
Facebook page: Nature's Palette Camping Site
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Viewscape Nature's Park
Viewscape Nature's Park |
Viewscape is one of Tanay’s largest open camping ground destinations. It’s also the home of diverse terrain, flora and fauna, a dragon fruit plantation, and wild animals including civet cats and wild birds. If you’re a fan of KathNiel, you’d recognize the grounds as one of the filming locations of their 2015 teleserye, Pangako Sa ‘Yo.
Viewscape Nature's Park place has one of the most scenic mountain views, but the best part is the sea of clouds during sunrise and the beautiful and clear night sky. Which is something that most people who want to unwind and reconnect with nature would enjoy.
- Entrance
Day tour : Php 150
Overnight : Php 250
(Check in/Check out time: Day tour 6AM to 6PM, Overnight 2PM to 11AM) - Tent Pitching
Php 200 - Tent for 2 pax
Php 400 - Tent for 4 pax
Php 600 - Mattress
Php 100 - Carcamping/Tenting/Roof Tent
Php 500 - Bonfire
Php 200 - MODERN ROOMS:
Family Room with T/B (Good 6Pax) - Php 4,000
Family Room common T/B (Good 4Pax) - Php 2,500
Guest Room with T/B (Good 2Pax) - Php 2,500
Single Room common T/B (Good 2Pax) - Php 2,000
Glamping Room (Good 4Pax) - Php 3,500/3,000 - Pets are allowed
- Parking is available
Viewscape Nature's Park Contact Details
Address: Sitio Maysawa, Barangay Cuyambay,Tanay, Rizal
Contact number: 09309860284
Facebook page: Viewscape Nature’s Park
House of Clouds Tanay
House of Clouds Tanay |
Perched on a hill with the best view of a surrounding forest and the Sierra Madre Range, House of Clouds offers the perfect staycation and completely off the grid. There is no wifi and no electricity in the area but heavily-reliant on solar panels. It gets super cold at night even during summer and guests are advised to bring lightweight jackets.
The best part is, you’ll get the chance to witness the best sunrises and sunsets, and even a sea of clouds when the weather permits. Besides witnessing the sea of clouds from the hanging spider net, you can also stargaze, chase waterfalls, and swim at the nearby Laiban River.
Overnight Rates:
- 1-2 pax - Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Php 5500
- 3-4 pax - Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Php 6500
Friday and Sunday Php 8500 (Fixed rate for 8pax and bellow)
Saturday and Holiday Php 11500 (Fixed rate for 8pax and bellow) - 5-6 pax - Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Php 7000
- 7-8 pax - Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Php 7500
*In excess of 8 pax additional fee of Php 500 per head will be charge. Once booked, property will be used exclusively by your group as they only have 1 house. They have basic amenities like toilet and bath, kitchen, cooking utensils etc. You may bring and cook your own food with no corkage fee or they can arrange food for you but options will be limited to Silog meals only. - 1 Pets allowed. Fee of Php 500 per pet in excess
- Check in time is 2pm and check out time is 12 noon
House of Clouds Tanay Contact Details
Address: Mt. Gulod, Barangay, Sitio Ibucao, Tanay, Rizal
Facebook page: House of Clouds Tanay
Instagram: @houseofclouds.tanayRidges and Clouds Nature Camp
Ridges and Clouds Nature Camp |
Ridges and Clouds Nature Camp features an amazing view of the foothills of Sierra Madre and a sea of clouds during sunrise. Aside from spending a day off-grid and one with nature, campers get access to Ridges and Clouds’ amenities. These include having a relaxing dip at the Stone Hot Bath area and an equally relaxing time at the Massage Huts.
Accommodations could either be tents to get that camping feel or in large modern huts called Cabanas and the place also has a romantic spot for a great candlelit dinner.
Day tour Rates: (Prior booking is required and 50% DP upon reservation)
- Day tour hours - 7am to 6pm
- Php 200 per head (7 years old up)
- Php 100 per head (5-6 years old)
*Picture taking and walking trail only (Max of 3 hours on weekdays: 2 hours on weekends)
Overnight Glamping Rates: (50% DP upon reservation thru gcash/bdo/metrobank)
- Couple Cabana (for 2pax with free breakfast for 2)
Standard (common CR): Small - Php 2500 Large - Php 3000
De Luxe (with own CR) : Small - Php 4000 Large - Php 5000
- Twin Ifugao House (with sala, dining table, lanai, 2 rooms and 2 detached CRs)
Php 5000 per room (good for 2 pax per room) - Tent pitching (good for couples only)
Php 500 per pax overnight fee Plus 300 per tent area - Rice meals and drinks are available at Ridges Cafe from 7am-7pm
- Romantic Dates (exclusive to overnight guests)
- Sunrise breakfast (6:30am-7:30am)
Choice of silog meals w/ brewed coffee (upgrade from free breakfast)
Veranda Php 500
Viewdeck Php 1000 - Coffee date at Veranda (4-5pm)
Brewed coffee and sandwiches/cookies
Php 400 for 2pax - Romantic Dinner
Sunset (5-6pm); Candlelit (6-7pm;7-8pm)
Choice of Beef Salpicao,/Pork or Chicken Hamonado/ or Fish Fille with rice/pasta/veggies
Plus wine Php 600 - Veranda
Php 1000 - Viewdeck
Php 1500
*Free use of barbeque pit. Hot Kawa and Romantic Dates are exclusive to Overnight guests
Ridges and Clouds Nature Camp Contact Details
Address: Maysawa Circuit, Brgy, Tanay, Rizal
Contact number: 0969 253 8255
Facebook page: Ridges and Clouds Nature Camp
Instagram: @ridges_and_clouds
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Klook.com3 Springs Mountain Park
3 Springs Mountain Park |
3 Springs Mountain Park is just one of the many hidden gems in Tanay Rizal along Marilaque. A Nature Park and Campsite with a panoramic view of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range that will makes you feel calm and appreciative seeing mother nature at its finest.
The Park offers open areas and facilities perfect for large-scale outdoor activities. There is no restaurant inside and you may bring your own packed food or you may order from a delivery service that caters to the area. Note that styrofoam, beer and liquor are prohibited.
Day Tour Rates
- Php 400 per pax (Entrance, Picnic Grounds and Open Areas, Gazebos and Function hall, Shower Halls, Optional 30 min Park Tour)
- Park Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Overnight Camping
- Php 1000 per pax
- Minimun 2, Camping venue (Check in: 8pm, Check out: 5pm)
- Shared Bonfire
- Day tour inclusion
Photoshoot
- Php 5000 per 10 pax
- Whole day photoshoot and Day tour inclusions
Activity Rates
- Tree-planting Php 100 per pax with Digital Certificate 150 per pax
- Team Building By Request
- Exclusive event By Request
Camping Guidelines
- Camping Gear - Guest bring their own tent and camping gear
- Cooking Hours - 5pm - 8am Overnight
- Heating Hours - 8am - 5pm Day Tour
- Electricity - Generator Hours 6pm - 10pm
*Booking and payment must be made prior.
3 Springs Mountain Park Contact Details
Address: KM 56 Marcos Highway, Sitio Mayagay 2, Brgy. Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal
Contact number: 0998 575 9675
Website: www.3springsmountainpark.com
Facebook page: 3 Springs Mountain Park
Instagram: @3springsmountainpark
Camp Boa
Camp Boa |
Create memorable experiences with your family and friends by going outdoors on a camping trip at Camp BOA. The campgrounds is nestled between mountains of Sierra Madre and bound by the River Lanatin. Enjoy the lush surroundings of trees, rock formations, and other flora and fauna unique to the Sierra Madre ecosystem.
Camp groups were distant from each other allowing privacy. They limit the number of guests: only 20 pax (or 5 cars) per day and they have showers and toilets with bidets. There is no signal at the area so you have to save your maps offline.
Entrance Fee
- Day tour: Php 500
- Overnight: Php 800
- Kids 5yo and below are FREE
Camp Boa Contact Details
Address: Sta. Ines Road, Tanay, Rizal
Contact number: 0970 145 0000
Facebook page: Camp Boa
Instagram: @campboaph
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Camping Tips for Tanay, Rizal
The majority of these Tanay campsites are off-grid. Ensure that you cover the bases and bring the essentials and things you think you will need. This is especially important if you are camping with your kids.
Remember that there is no signal in most of these sites, so bring enough food and water and a map or save a copy on your smartphone. While at it, enjoy the trail going to the campgrounds. After all, camping is being one with nature.
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Antipolo Staycation?
Here's a list of hotel and accommodation in Antipolo City:
- Cocotel Punta de Fabian - Check Rates and Availability
- LeBlanc Hotel and Resort - Check Rates and Availability
- Onea Bed and Breakfast - Check Rates and Availability
- The Citywalk Suites Apartment Inc. - Check Rates and Availability
- Date and Dine Resort - Check Rates and Availability
- Loreland Farm Resort - Check Rates and Availability
Also in Rizal Province
- Pinto Art Museum - Your Door to Philippine Contemporary Art
- Relax and Unwind at Luljetta Hanging Gardens and Spa
- RIZAL: Infinity Pool at Punta de Fabian in Baras
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- Cloud 9 Antipolo: 360° View, Hanging Bridge, Restaurant and Hotel Accommodation
IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please leave a comment below.
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