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Tranquility Base

Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California · 5 acres
Hosted by Ken S.
Motorhome/tent pitch
· 8 guests max
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
You will have the entire five acre property to yourself surrounded by natural Mojave landscape up on Copper Mountain Mesa in north Joshua Tree, elevation 2500 feet. This provides expansive views in every direction. To the south are the mountains of JTNP including Indian Cove. To the west Mt. San Gorgonio, which is often snow-capped in winter and spring. To the east is the ridge of Borland Pass and the border with Twentynine Palms and beyond. At night, of course, the stars come out in every direction and put on a show. I’ve dubbed the place Tranquility Base because it is quiet, serene and much like I imagine the moon to be. It is a wide open, rugged spot of stark natural beauty with amazing skies. However, you are not alone. The flora includes numerous creosote, desert senna and cactus. All bloom beautiful colors in spring. The fauna includes roadrunners, jackrabbits and incredible lizards. Evidence of snakes lay in the loose sand of the low washes but I have never seen one. Guests must have a self-contained RV or camper van because you will need to bring everything you need, shade included. This is primitive, dry camping with no restrooms. Multiple vehicles OK when at least one is an RV equipped with a toilet available to everyone with you. Guests are welcome to pitch a tent in one of the sandy areas but much of the surface is covered with rocks. There is a concrete pad from a long gone homestead cabin that is great for tents, chairs and a bbq. I’ve put a large tree stump there to serve as a “bar” or table. Tranquility Base is about 12 miles northeast of Joshua Tree village center much of it on unpaved roads which can be bumpy. En route you will pass several landmarks. This includes artist Simi Debah’s sculpture garden, Daniel Popper’s massive “Transmission” sculpture and the Joshua Tree Lake and Campground, site of the twice yearly Joshua Tree Music Festival. Come on out and relax.I’ve graded a spot for vehicles at the end of the short entrance road and surrounded it with railroad ties and big rocks. It should hold three or four RVs or vehicles depending on size. Park here and explore all five acres by foot.
Vehicle details
Pop-up campers, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 29 feet allowed
Vehicles will need to turn around and exit the road they came in on.
Pull-in site
Vehicles will need to turn around and exit the road they came in on.
Accommodates slideouts
Vehicles will need to turn around and exit the road they came in on.
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Close to level. Some leveling may be necessary.
Surface levelness: Flat
Close to level. Some leveling may be necessary.
No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, and Class A RVs
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
Motorhome/tent pitch
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
8 guests max
Pets allowed
Off leash. Please clean up after your pets.
No campfires
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No potable water
Bring your own water
No showers
Joshua Tree Lake and Campground has showers for a fee.
Pack it out
Please dispose of your own trash; leave no trace please.
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Laundromat in Joshua Tree village
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 9 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 3 vehicles
2WD accessible
Dirt roads in the area with lose sand.
During your trip
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Location

Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Ken S.

Joined in May 2025
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