Next to the big tree | Wild Camping

March 31st, 2024 by verbaldelete67

As mentioned by others. Good flat spot about 100 meters from the soccer field towards town. Quiet and no cars passed by after about 7pm.

March 29th, 2024 by karlsss

Nice level spot. Just before you get to the soccer field. No thorns, quiet and really good sunrise.

May 13th, 2022 by calliandq

Stayed at the football field just past the tree. Was a quiet night. If you are using google maps, make sure to just follow the Santa Rita signs as google maps will try to take you on a different road.

March 17th, 2022 by La_Fordtuga

Not sure if we were at the right big tree, but we stayed at a big tree further toward Santiago about 5-8 minutes than the iOverlander location on the side of the road with no issues. I think maybe the original post was for the big tree right outside the entrance to Rancho Santa Rita, along with the dried up soccer field people mention. Not sure if it’s new, but both those places are inside a gate now that has a big newish sign saying “pay for environmental area,” so I think you probably shouldn’t camp there anymore. Plus the soccer field appears to be on the rancho property, which is a bit rude. Find the other tree beside the road in, kind of in a riverbed! Good luck!

November 28th, 2021 by Struuners

stayed at the football field (because we couldn't find the tree, next morning we see it's just a bit more further down the road towards the town).

Fresh air and fresh cow shit, love the combination. Quiet and safe spot, some locals said hi in the evening. After dark we seen no more people.

November 26th, 2020 by Dugo

great place. visible from quiet road. nobody has stopped or said anything yet. don't forget to hike upstream from the hot springs (pools and falls)

February 4th, 2020 by rhuertawalker

Same as previously noted- the road getting here is challenging-rocky dirt road- wide enough for one vehicle, we were hoping not to encounter anyone else on the road.

February 4th, 2020 by rhuertawalker

Same as previously noted. Perfect for a night after the hot springs.

January 7th, 2020 by lil_babyval

Nice quiet spot with some cows around. You can also go on the old soccer land next to it, lots of room there

March 9th, 2019 by Ti-Gus

*Stayed at the village down the hill (San Jorge) to play with kids on the field.
Visited this spot and was impressed. Nice flat area with fire ring. It felt good to be there.
Follow the signs to Santa Rita, don’t follow Google.

February 13th, 2019 by tmeyerca

Nice and flat, totally quiet with the rooster chorus waking you up in the morning together with the occasional bell from goats and cows. Lots of dried cow patties on the ground. They won’t let you stay at the hot spring if you have dogs.

January 24th, 2019 by Home on the Highway

Good spot if you have dogs and you can't camp down by the hot springs

Note: this is also where a herd of local cattle sleep so you may be sharing your camp with them! They are pretty chill though

December 9th, 2018 by hzj78

nice place, flat spot, no traffic at night.