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Spend a Saturday night under the high-country sky at Camp Baldy: raised canvas tent cabins, chairlift access, and dinner and breakfast included. It’s an off-grid, easy-access way to sleep on Mount Baldy without carrying a full pack.
Spend a Saturday night under the high-country sky at Camp Baldy: raised canvas tent cabins, chairlift access, and dinner and breakfast included. It’s an off-grid, easy-access way to sleep on Mount Baldy without carrying a full pack.
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Camp Baldy offers a single-night, off-grid tent-cabin escape high in the San Gabriel Mountains, located at 8401 Mt Baldy Rd, Mt Baldy, CA 91759, USA. On Saturdays only, guests ride the scenic chairlift to Manzanita Flats, where canvas cabins on raised wooden platforms look out toward Mt. Baldy Summit and the high desert. The experience folds simple comforts—pre-fixed dinner, continental breakfast, non-alcoholic drinks—into outdoors-first living: no electricity or plumbing inside cabins, limited Wi‑Fi, and staff offsite after hours. Key features are immediate: raised platform canvas tent cabins, scenic chairlift access, and views of Mount Baldy (Mount San Antonio) and the high desert basin. Natural elements include mixed-conifer stands, manzanita shrubland, granite outcrops and the high-desert transition zone that frames fiery sunsets. Mountain activities vary by date; complimentary disc rental and occasional zip-line access add summer play, while Moonlight Hike events extend the evening with guided walking under stars. Guests check in at the Cafe or Ticket Office between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM, travel to Camp Baldy by chairlift, and settle in for a pre-set dinner served 5:00–6:00 PM (extended on Moonlight Hike dates). Saturday overnight includes continental breakfast the next morning and check-out by 11:00 AM at Top of the Notch, with time to explore the slopes afterward. The tent cabins accommodate one to four guests depending on selection; bookings are based on double occupancy. Note the lift rules: riders must be at least 40 inches tall, two passengers per chair, and gear limits apply. What makes this stay special is its combination of accessibility and wildness: you arrive via a working ski lift, sleep in a fully enclosed canvas cabin with real views of Mt. Baldy Summit, and wake to a mountain morning without the bustle of full-service lodging. For families and couples seeking an intro to backcountry-style sleepouts, Camp Baldy delivers the feel of an alpine bivy with the support of meals and lift transport. Plan ahead: the resort enforces a strict no-alcohol, no-outsides, and no-drones policy. Guests must be able to carry gear across uneven terrain and follow mountain safety guidance. Special accommodations like wheelchair access to the lift and cabins can be arranged with advance notice. This one-night escape is an efficient way to experience the San Gabriel Mountains’ high-country light and take in a genuine mountain night on Mount Baldy. Be aware purchases are final: reservations cannot be cancelled, refunded, or transferred unless otherwise specified. Once the resort closes for the night, staff not on site and communications are limited. Vegetarian meals are offered and most dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. Small children may not be carried on the lift; gear transported on the lift must meet the stated size limits.
Check in at the Cafe or Ticket Office between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Saturday; check-out is by 11:00 AM Sunday at Top of the Notch.
Yes: a pre-fixed dinner on Saturday and a continental breakfast on Sunday are included, along with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks.
Animals of any kind are not permitted on the chairlift; pets are not allowed for lift transport and are effectively restricted from this overnight experience.
No; tent cabins do not have electricity or plumbing, and Wi‑Fi is limited and not guaranteed.
All purchases are final and cannot be cancelled, refunded, or transferred unless otherwise specified—check terms at booking.
Wheelchair access to chairlift loading/unloading and to tent cabins can be arranged, but special arrangements are required to stop the lift for wheelchair loading; contact the resort in advance.
Mt Baldy Resort is a mountain resort on Mount Baldy in California that operates scenic chairlift access, seasonal events, and overnight stays. The resort’s chairlift rises to 7,800 feet, providing panoramic views of the San Gabriel Mountains and access to trails and on-mountain activities. The resort offers a range of curated experiences. Boots on Baldy: Kickin’ It Again pairs a scenic chairlift ride with dinner, line dancing, and overnight camping options. Moonlight Hike lets visitors climb Mt. Baldy under the moon with self-guided hiking, chairlift rides, buffet dinner service, and live music. Snow Play delivers 90 minutes of tubing, sledding, and winter features at 7,800 feet; all gear for Snow Play is provided. Camp Baldy accommodations include one-night tent cabins raised on platforms and two-night canvas tent stays with meals, chairlift rides, mountain views, and activities such as zip lining. The Scenic Lift experience focuses on the chairlift journey to Top of the Notch with opportunities to explore trails and take in views. Parking is available at the base of Chairlift #1; parking passes can be purchased online or covered by a season pass. Mt Baldy Resort presents clear, factual offerings for seasonal mountain recreation, day visits, and overnight stays. Information about experiences, parking, and amenities is provided publicly through the resort’s reservation and ticket channels. Options suit families, groups, and solo visitors seeking mountain views and recreational activities; reservations and detailed schedules appear on the resort’s official information channels and ticketing pages. Check availability before travel dates for planning.
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