Top 10 Campsites Within 3 Hours of Manila

You don't need to fly to Palawan or drive 8 hours to experience incredible camping. Some of the Philippines' best campsites are right at Metro Manila's doorstep.

Here are our top 10 picks for a quick weekend escape:

**1. Camp Highland, Tanay, Rizal** (2 hrs) Cloud-level mountain camping with panoramic Sierra Madre views.

**2. Masungi Georeserve, Rizal** (1.5 hrs) More trail than camp — but their overnight experiences are unforgettable.

**3. Mt. Batulao, Batangas** (2.5 hrs) Classic mountain camping for beginners. The summit camp rewards you with a sea of clouds at dawn.

**4. Laiya, San Juan, Batangas** (3 hrs) Beachfront camping with powdery white sand and calm waters.

**5. Pico de Loro, Cavite** (2.5 hrs) Trail camping with the famous monolith peak as your backdrop.

**6. Gulod, Calatagan, Batangas** (3 hrs) Hidden beachside campsite with turquoise waters and minimal crowds.

**7. Sierra Madre Trail, Quezon** (3 hrs) River camping along the Daraitan River with options for river trekking.

**8. Mt. Maculot, Batangas** (2.5 hrs) A short hike to a rockies campsite with a view of Taal Lake.

**9. Real, Quezon** (3 hrs) Surf, camp, and explore waterfalls — the trifecta.

**10. Treasure Mountain, Tanay, Rizal** (2 hrs) Instagram-worthy sea of clouds with comfortable camping facilities.