Here are some easy campouts plans for families wanting to campout near Orange County. If you are a first time camper the Pack can provide a 4 person tent and stove to check out. For a list of other equipment you need see our Camping for Beginners guide.
Julian, CA - Pinezanita is a campground located in Julian about 3 hours drive South of Tustin. It has a small pond stocked with fish. The campground has a lot of tree cover. Go into town about 1 mile away to get fresh pies and to visit an abandoned silver mine.
http://pinezanita.com/