Grand Tipi @ Camp Temenōs

We had a wonderful experience with Karen and Chris. They were very welcoming, their property is well equipped, the ambiance is unbeatable, and the accommodations were clean and inviting! Thank you and your family for the fantastic memories!!

This place was just what we needed to start off the summer! We took our kids (9, 7, 5 and 8 mos) and stayed one night. They were all so excited to explore the campground which had something to see at every corner. We played with the games, frisbees, and of course the cold plunge pool during the early evening and morning. The beds were comfortable and the hosts were wonderful! The kids loved climbing the tree, who doesnt! The breakfast in the morning was such a bonus - the host was extremely generous with the servings. We enjoyed our brief stop at this town and would love to visit and stay again!

We stayed two nights in the large tipi and we loved everything about Camp Temeños. Karen and Chris have a great place and we felt very welcome on their ground. The tipi was very spacious and luxurious. The breakfast was fresh and good. And we could even cook our own dinner on site. Would recommend this site for everyone.

What a special place.

The grand tipi was comfortable and so photogenic, especially as the stars came out. The tipi overlooks a vast desert of Joshua Trees and mountains in the distance, with quails and other birds flittering by (they have bird-feeders set up to attract them, a nice touch).

Our host Chris was kind and thoughtful with his touches -- including pre-building a fire in the fireplace, so all I had to do was light a match. He set up a cot with an extra heated-blanket for our toddler, and even let us borrow some headlamps. Another thoughtful touch was, they provided a wagon that we could load our bags onto, so we didn't have to make a dozen trips between the car and the tipi -- which turned into a ride for our kid! Ha.

I don't think it's mentioned in the description, but there was a nice simple breakfast every morning -- various fruits and granolas, hard boiled eggs, and coffee/teas -- perfect for starting the day. And the outdoor kitchen was stocked with a fridge with various milks and drinks and condiments, that we were welcome to partake in. The tap water is drinkable, so you don't need to pack a ton of bottled water.

We stayed in early February, so it was definitely cold at night, but totally do-able if you have an adventurous attitude. Between the indoor fireplace, the heated blankets and heated mattress, and our various jackets/gloves/hats, we were just fine.

Overall, highly recommended!

The large tipi we stayed in was spacious, comfortable and really was a fairly magical setting. Our hosts were extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating. We found it to be beautiful country - remote and quiet. We had our three little children (5 and under) and they had a great time! Highly recommended!

Karen and Chris were great host!
The Tipi was amazing, clean, and assemble! My daughter who is 1 was running around and enjoying the space. Although it was cold, the fire pit and heating blanket helped a lot!
I would highly recommend booking your stay here at Camp Temenos!

Karen and Chris are such fabulous hosts. I came in hot and from the first second, they helped me relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Everything was so clean and the food was so amazing. I am so grateful they let me stay at their place and I highly recommend! Thanks again K and C!!

Karen and Chris’ campsite was an amazing and beautiful experience. The campground has many helpful amenities that made such a big difference in our stay, from the continental breakfast and coffee every morning, to their sweet dog Gus greeting us in our tipi every once in a while, to the plentiful chairs around the campsite for us to sit around and watch the stars. Karen’s hospitality from the moment we got there to when we left was what made the trip even more special, and we really enjoyed staying at their campsite. It was the perfect getaway with amazing hosts.

My stay at The Grand Tipi was beyond my expectations! The tipi was very large and beautifully built. It included a heated bed (as it did it quite cold at night), a large sofa, a fireplace, a sink with running water, and even a mini fridge! Karen and Chris were very kind and answered all the questions and inquiries we had about where to eat, shop, and hike. We especially enjoyed playing with their dog Gus. A small and delicious breakfast was provided at 830am every morning. There was also an outdoor shower which I enjoyed after my morning hike. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nature get away!