The Campsite

Overview

The Campsite in Barangay Abaca, Mabini, is a lakeside outdoor recreation area set against a backdrop of hills and distant mountain ridges. The setting offers access to camping, bonfires, picnics, hiking, and fishing within a single site.

Mabini municipality is on Bohol’s eastern coast, primarily known for its dive sites at Intermedio and Kambaki. The Campsite adds a freshwater and upland option to that marine-focused area.

Location

Barangay Abaca, Mabini, Bohol. The site is beside a lake ringed by elevated terrain.

Getting There

• Mabini is accessible by road from Tagbilaran City (approximately 80 km)
• [FACT NEEDED: public bus/van travel time from Tagbilaran to Mabini not confirmed by an independent source]
• Private vehicle or hired transport recommended. The operator (branded “Lakeside Camp — The Campsite, A Lakeview Escape”) is reported to run a shuttle service from at least two pickup points, priced by group size at roughly ₱25–₱200 per head depending on pickup location and group size.
• Visitor accounts note the access road has sections of potholes and unpaved surface.

Practical Info

• Camping equipment available for rent on-site: tents, tables, chairs, lamps, tent mats, pillows, blankets, and canopy tents
• Food and beverages can be brought in — no corkage fees
• Mini-restaurant (“Kubo Kitchen”) on-site serving grilled seafood and local delicacies
• Fishing poles and bait available for rent/sale
• A sari-sari store on-site sells essential supplies
• Day-tour entrance: ₱20 per person, children free; hours reported as 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Overnight camping: ₱200 per person; check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM the next day
• Parking: ₱20
• Prebooking is reported to require a 50% deposit; reservations are made via the operator’s Facebook page or by phone
• Contact (as reported by a visitor blog, not verified against an official listing): +63 994 027 7469
• Restroom and shower facilities are reported present on-site

[FACT NEEDED: whether the reported fees, hours, and contact number above remain current — one visitor account notes the site was temporarily closed pending a DENR Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC); confirm operating status before travel.]

What to Expect

The site is lakeside with hills surrounding the area. Activities available include:

• Camping: Rental tents and gear available; bring your own or use site equipment
• Bonfire: Evening fires are part of the camping experience
• Picnics: Day-use visitors can bring their own food without corkage
• Hiking: Trails into the surrounding hills [FACT NEEDED: trail distance and difficulty not confirmed by an independent source]
• Fishing: Poles available for rent; the lake has fish stock
• Visitors have reported morning mist rising over the lake and sightings of local carabao in the area

The mini-restaurant option means visitors without cooking gear can still eat on-site. Grilled seafood and local delicacies are the stated specialty.

Notes

• Mabini’s main draw for most visitors is its dive sites (Intermedio and Kambaki); The Campsite provides a complementary non-diving activity in the same municipality
• [FACT NEEDED: whether overnight stays require advance reservation beyond the general 50% deposit policy reported for prebooking]
• [FACT NEEDED: maximum group size for events or camping]
• One visitor account states the site opened August 9, 2024.
• BOHOL CAMPSITE REVIEW: Best LAKESIDE CAMP (2026), accessed 2026-07-17.
• Lakeside Camp: A New Camping Site in Bohol!, accessed 2026-07-17.