Cover Here are the best camping sites in the Philippines this 2022 (Photo: Robert Forever Ago/Pexels)
Here are the best camping sites in the Philippines this 2022 (Photo: Robert Forever Ago/Pexels)
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Sleep under the stars and wake up to a foggy atmosphere in the morning! It would be a sin to miss the local camping sites Tatler has listed in this write-up
You just know summer has started when your day has become longer and warmer. Your mind begins to drift away, thinking of all the relaxing places where you can spend your next vacation. You can be in the white sands of Boracay, the tranquil resorts of Palawan and Siargao, or the picturesque mountains of Batanes—but in case you're looking for places that offer adrenaline-inducing activities, try setting a camp in the places we've listed below. From the hills of Rizal to the forests of Northern Mindanao, you're sure to find some wonders here.
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1. D&J Campsite & Farm Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
D&J Campsite & Farm Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan (Photo: D&J official Facebook page)
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I believe that if you look up the word "breathtaking" in the dictionary, D&J Campsite & Farm in Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan should pop up. This place is one of the best camping sites to visit if you don't want to spend too much time on the road. Located just an hour (or two) away from the bustling Metro Manila, this location offers an unobstructed view of the magnificent Mt. Arayat.
Set up a small camping tent or sip hot chocolate at the trunk of your car, the way in which you want to relax with your friends and loved ones is always up to you.
See also: 5 Hiking Spots Near Metro Manila That Are Perfect For Day Trips Or Overnight Camping
2. Treasure Mountain, Tanay, Rizal
Above Treasure Mountain, Tanay, Rizal (Photo: Hike to Mountain)
Treasure Mountain, Tanay, Rizal (Photo: Hike to Mountain)
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Rent tents on top of Treasure Mountain in Tanay, Rizal where the breeze of the wind and the lush green forest can make you feel at ease in a snap. Located in Sittio Maysawa, Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay, the area provides a wide recreational space for you and your friends to create memories that will last a lifetime.
3. Lake Mapanuepe, Zambales
Above Mapanuepe Lake in Zambales (Photo: Mapio Net)
Mapanuepe Lake in Zambales (Photo: Mapio Net)
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Spend a day or two in one of Zambales' best and most famous waters. The Mapanuepe Lake, which was the aftermath of Mount Pinatubo's cataclysmic eruption in 1991, now serves as a calming place for overnight campers and daytime tourists alike.
Tatler Trivia: The lake water of Mapanuepe was reportedly contaminated with mercury leaking from the abandoned Dizon Copper Mine which is located on its east shore. Guests are advised to swim, dive, and catch fish at their own risk.
4. Anawangin Cove, Zambales
Anawangin Cove, Zambales (Photo: @lifemateria/Instagram)
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Nothing else spells vacation better than Anawangin Cove in Zambales. If you and your loved ones are looking for a camping ground where your bodies are cradled by the soft and fine white sands and hugged by the tall mountains, then this seems like the perfect spot for you!
Besides providing fantastic views, Anawangin also offers private boats that will send you to various islands in the area.
Tatler Trivia: After Mount Pinatubo's 1991 eruption, it inevitably dumped tons of ash on the shore of San Antonio. What used to be a rocky shore full of sharp rocks has become a paradise for many thalassophiles.
5. Dulang-Dulang summit campsite, Northern Mindanao
Dulang-Dulang summit campsite is an accommodation in Northern Mindanao. (Photo: Gavino Cuestos Adventure)
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Somewhere in Mindanao is the mesmerising camping site of Dulang-Dulang; set up your tent amid the tall trees and appreciate the sea of clouds while you're at the peak the next morning. Adventure awaits you and your peers with Dulang-Dulang's rich biodiversity, including 58 mammal species including bats, squirrels, monkeys, wild boars, flying lemurs, shrews, and deer.
Tatler Trivia: Standing 2,941 metres (9,649 ft) above sea level, Dulang-Dulang is the second highest mountain in the Philippines next to Mount Apo.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
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