Camping in Cebu

9 campsites in Cebu with verified fees, access types, and recent camper reports.

How far are the campsites in Cebu from Cebu City?

Most campsites in Cebu sit roughly 1.5 to 3 hours from Cebu City by car. That is close enough to leave after work on Friday or before dawn on Saturday, camp a night, and still drive home with the weekend intact.

How much does camping in Cebu cost?

Camping fees here run ₱0–₱750 per person across the 9 sites we list. 1 of the 9 is free to pitch a tent; the rest charge a small per-person fee. We state the same figure in the summary and on the page, so there is no surprise at the gate.

Can you drive to the campsites in Cebu?

Of the 9 campsites in Cebu, 8 you can drive right up to, while 1 needs a boat ride or a hike in from the trailhead. Check the access line on each listing before you load the car.

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Cebu City · Cebu

Bocaue Peak Camping

Bocaue Peak Camping is a summit and nearby-campsite option in the Central Cebu Protected Landscape, commonly reached from Sitio Napo in Guadalupe, Cebu City by Babag or 5 Towers trails. Camping is free, with no required trekking fee. It is close to the city but still a hard hike with exposed camping and limited water.

Campgrounds at Mantalongon ₱500–₱750

Dalaguete · Cebu

Campgrounds at Mantalongon

Campgrounds at Mantalongon is a private mountain campsite in Dalaguete, Cebu near Osmeña Peak and Casino Peak. Trail camping starts at ₱1,000 for two people = ₱500/person. Overland camping starts at ₱1,500 for two people = ₱750/person. Access is by car on Mantalongon Road.

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Dalaguete · Cebu

Casino Peak Camping

≈ 3 hrs from Cebu City

Casino Peak Camping is a short, steep tent-camping option at Lugsangan Peak in Dalaguete, Cebu. The practical access is Cebu City to Mantalongon or Dalaguete, then habal-habal to Sitio Lugsangan. Fees are not standardized in sources, so confirm guide and camping costs locally.

Kandungaw Peak Camping Fee not verified

Dalaguete · Cebu

Kandungaw Peak Camping

≈ 3 hrs from Cebu City

Kandungaw Peak Camping is a small summit camp option above Maloray, Dalaguete, Cebu. The current entrance fee is ₱50/person; the extra camping fee is not published. Access is by vehicle or habal-habal to the Maloray jump-off, then a steep 30–45 minute hike.

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Dalaguete · Cebu

Lugsangan Peak Camping

≈ 3 hrs from Cebu City

Lugsangan Peak Camping is the highland tent option around Casino Peak in Sitio Lugsangan, Dalaguete, Cebu. Access is by Cebu City to Dalaguete or Mantalongon, then habal-habal and a short but steep final trail. Expect guide fees, exposed limestone, and basic camping conditions.

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₱25–₱640

Catmon · Cebu

Mt. Kapayas Campsite

≈ 3 hrs from Cebu City

Mt. Kapayas Campsite is a basecamp-style mountain camp in Sitio Lumanoy, Catmon, Cebu, used before the final climb to Torre or Lantawan Peak. Permit costs are not standardized: about ₱250 for up to 10 people (₱25/person) or ₱640 per guide report, so ₱25–₱640/person. Access is by northbound bus from Cebu City to Catmon, then habal-habal.

Mt. Manunggal Campsite ₱100

Balamban · Cebu

Mt. Manunggal Campsite

≈ 2.5 hrs from Cebu City

Mt. Manunggal Campsite is a car-accessible mountain campsite in Balamban, Cebu near the Ramon Magsaysay crash-site monument. Camping is ₱100/person for overnight tent stays. Access is by car or motorcycle through the Transcentral Highway and the Brgy. Sunog or Manunggal road, with parking available near camp.

Mt. Naupa Campsite ₱50

Naga · Cebu

Mt. Naupa Campsite

≈ 1.5 hrs from Cebu City

Mt. Naupa Campsite is a hike-in mountain campsite in Naga, Cebu between Barangay Cogon and Barangay Lanas. Overnight camping is ₱50/person, with car parking at ₱50. Access is by car or motorcycle to Cogon Chapel, then a 30–60 minute hike to the campsite.

Osmeña Peak Campsite Fee not verified

Dalaguete · Cebu

Osmeña Peak Campsite

≈ 3 hrs from Cebu City

Osmeña Peak Campsite is a highland tent camp above Mantalongon, Dalaguete, Cebu. Cebu City access is by southbound bus and habal-habal, with a short final trek. Published fees vary by guide and registration, so bring cash and confirm at the local registration area before pitching a tent.