4 weekend camping sites near HCMC

Not far from the city are peaceful skies, forests, lakes and the lightness of a sunny summer day.
It doesn’t take too much time to enjoy the fresh air and relax your mind after stressful working hours. This summer, try with friends and family to plan a camping trip near the city.

Coc lake Address: Bung Rieng, Xuyen Moc, Ba Ria – Vung Tau. About 120 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Campsite cost: 100,000 VND/person. Highlights: The campsite is located on the coast of Ho Coc, a pristine beach that has recently been put into tourist exploitation. It has an extremely cool climate thanks to the surrounding mountains and forests. Because it has just begun to be invested and exploited, the scenery here almost retains the inherent wildness, with the long coastline and rows of blue poplars. Comment: Duong Lam: “The sea wind is strong at night, quite cold. There are not many restaurants around, so finding food and drinks is a bit difficult. Camping teams can consider buying materials in advance to be more satisfied. Ho Lam: The campground does not have a specific address, need to contact first to get the location coordinates, then follow the instructions on the map. The road to the campsite is mostly a rather deserted forest road, so it is necessary to prepare carefully in case of vehicle breakdown along the way. Fresh camping ground surrounded by poplar forest. Photo: Minh Hanh Phan. Dau Tieng Lake Address: Duong Minh Chau, Tay Ninh. About 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Campsite cost: 30,000 – 50,000 VND. Highlights: Dau Tieng is the largest artificial lake in Vietnam, not only plays an important role in irrigation, which is to coordinate water for the Saigon River, but also a tourist attraction that attracts many tourists. With wide lawn stretching, Dau Tieng lake is very suitable for camping. From the campsite, you can see Ba ​​Den mountain and green forest. The scenery is poetic and majestic. Currently camping at Dau Tieng Lake has more fun activities such as SUP paddle, tent rental, kayaking… The camping site is separate but close to residential areas, so buying more necessities is quite easily. Comment: Ms. Le Ai: Many campers will worry about going to the toilet. There are many shops around the camping area of ​​Dau Tieng Lake, so take advantage of cleaning and bathing during the opening hours. You can find dry firewood around the camp area, but please check the weather forecast to avoid wet firewood that will make it difficult to set up the stove. Mr. Vu Long: Camping, cooking, singing, hanging out with friends here is great. However, here the phone signal is very weak, sometimes lost. In the past, the beach was still wild, so the service was almost nonexistent, now the service is a lot with many things arising, so if you go self-sufficient or have no experience, you should contact tourguide for advice and guidance great experiences in Dau Tieng Lake. Beautiful sunset on Dau Tieng lake. Photo: Hai Tran, Vo Duc Huy. Tri An Lake Location: Dong Nai. About 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Campsite cost: no cost. Highlights: Tri An Lake is an artificial lake located on the Dong Nai River. The calm lake surface with clear water, the shady shore of the green trees are the ideal factors for a leisurely camping on a hot summer day. Tri An Lake is very large, but most of the campsites are located in the area from the hydroelectric power station along the canal to the edge of the forest. The space here is airy and spacious, suitable for watching the starry night sky or making a campfire to bake potatoes, barbecue… Comment: Mr. Nguyen The Son: In addition to the familiar campsites, people can camp along the canal. Especially in the dry season when the water recedes, you can go deep into the canal to plug. However, young people who come to camp should maintain general hygiene, before leaving, please clean up. Ms. Minh Anh: At the weekend, when I wanted to escape the city and find a quiet place to relax my mind, I encountered a group of groups with loudspeakers playing loud music. In addition to being affected by noise, the scenery at the lake is most beautiful at sunset. Tri An Lake with cool blue water, suitable for summer camping. Photo: Vu Thanh An, Nha Khuu. Cu Lao Cau Address: Tuy Phong, Binh Thuan. About 240 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Campsite cost: No cost. Highlights: Cu Lao Cau is a small island in Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan. The island is nearly 10km from the mainland, so moving to the island is quite convenient. The island is pristine with blue sea water, surrounded by countless rocks of different colors and shapes. The stones here have many strange shapes and colors, changing unusually depending on the light every day. Long sandy beaches are suitable places for camping with friends on a sunny summer day. Comment: Mr. Kim Vu: There are currently only a few households living on the island, there are absolutely no restaurants, if you go camping on your own, consider buying enough food and water for the members in advance. After bathing, you can go to the border station to ask for fresh water, but you should save because water on the island is very scarce. Ms. Le Vy: Because the island is unspoiled, it is possible to encounter snakes and insects. Everyone should be well prepared for the worst case scenario. The coral on the island is well preserved, so it is very beautiful. You should prepare a pair of beach sandals to avoid injury when scuba diving. Unspoiled Cu Lao Cau is suitable for teams who love to explore nature. Photo: Khanh Tuan, Pham Vinh.