Overview
Black Rock Camping Farm is a simple mountain campsite in Sitio Balagbag, Barangay San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal. It suits campers who want Mt. Balagbag views, city lights, sunsets, cool air, basic farm facilities, and an optional trek to the Mt. Balagbag summit.
The farm overlooks the Sierra Madre, Metro Manila, Bulacan, and Rizal, with sunsets, city lights, and a chance of sea of clouds. A Mt. Balagbag summit side trip can be arranged with a tour guide. This is a low-cost nature base near Balagbag, not a hotel-style resort.
How do you get to Black Rock Camping Farm?
Black Rock Camping Farm is in Sitio Balagbag, San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal, near the Mt. Balagbag hiking area, about 1.5 hours from Metro Manila. Drive in by car or motorcycle, or commute and finish by tricycle, after handling registration and local fees.
Commuters ride to Tungko, transfer to a Licao-Licao jeep, then walk or take a tricycle toward the registration point. Approach roads can be rough, and some visitors use motorcycles, 4x4 vehicles, or tricycles, so confirm road access with the farm before driving in.
How much does camping at Black Rock Camping Farm cost?
Basic overnight camping costs ₱150 adult overnight entrance plus ₱20 Montalban tourism eco fee, which is ₱170 per person. A ₱100 tent-pitching fee applies per tent, so a solo own-tent camper may pay ₱270 before optional rentals or guide fees.
Published farm rates are ₱100 adult day camping, ₱150 adult overnight camping from 2 PM to 12 noon, ₱100 tent pitching, and ₱200 for a 24-hour stay. Separate tourism fees at the registration area are ₱20 eco fee per person and ₱350 guide fee for up to seven people. Rooms, cottages, tent rental, exclusive packages, and videoke cost extra.
What amenities does Black Rock Camping Farm have?
Black Rock Camping Farm has common restrooms, separate male and female bathrooms, a spring-water pool, grilling and kitchen use, open cottages, rentable tents, a mini store with basic groceries and mineral water, and farm viewpoints.
Guests may bring food and drinks with no corkage, and the farm is pet-friendly. Listed features include roofed cottages, a gazebo, viewdeck rooms, triangle houses, tent rental, piso Wi-Fi, a coffee vendo, a swing, heart-shaped photo areas, and a dragon fruit plantation. A 2026 owner post noted past gaps in electricity, water, and Wi-Fi signal, so confirm current power, water, and connectivity before staying.
What do campers say about Black Rock Camping Farm?
Camper posts describe Black Rock Camping Farm as a simple, unfancy place where the appeal is the mountain setting, city views, and quiet farm stay. It suits nature lovers who value scenery and rest over luxury.
The farm openly markets itself as a simple camping farm without filtered or fancy advertising, so expect basic conditions. Mt. Balagbag guides warn the wider mountain is exposed, sunny, and rocky, and is best visited with a group for safety, especially for overnight camping. Bring cash, water, sun protection, and your own tent if not renting.
When is the best time to camp at Black Rock Camping Farm?
The best time to camp at Black Rock Camping Farm is the dry season, especially the cooler months from December to February, or early-morning and late-afternoon trips. The exposed Balagbag trails make hot midday climbs and heavy rain uncomfortable.
Sun exposure is the main difficulty on the barren Balagbag trail, so hike very early or in late afternoon. Afternoon arrival suits overnight campers who want sunset over Metro Manila, a clear night sky, and sunrise views the next morning.
