93% (2.6K) • 377 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Apple Valley
Hidden Passage Guest Ranch
1. Hidden Passage Guest Ranch
100%
(48)
49mi from Apple Valley · 10 sites · Tents
Come camp with us at Hidden Passage Guest Ranch!
Less than 30 minutes from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Pioneertown
and Cabazon, Hidden Passage Guest Ranch offers vacation rentals with privacy and security within an unspoiled 150-acre canyon nestled up against the Sand to Snow National Monument.
Experience miles and miles of unforgettable and exhilarating hiking trails. Dark skies for breathtaking star gazing. A natural and peaceful environment for rest, relaxation, meditation and leisurely walks and picnics.
Hidden Passage, a secluded and private 150 acre canyon. Gated and secure, it's the perfect high desert vacation get away! We have 5 homesteader guest cottages spread out over 25 acres and our own unique camp sites.
You'll have the desert experience of a lifetime, resting and relaxing and enjoying our vacation village nestled up with 360-degree canyon views!
Whether you prefer yoga, soaking up sun by the pool, or hiking on scenic trails both on and off our property - you will have a memorable stay at Hidden Passage. If you have any questions about the area, or how to prepare for a high desert adventure please feel free to message us. We look forward to hosting you! - Diane
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$65
/ night
Desert Skate Ranch
2. Desert Skate Ranch
88%
(4)
43mi from Apple Valley · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Introducing a one-of-a-kind 5-acre Mojave desert gem in Newberry Springs, CA! Nestled within this expanse, discover a striking concrete skatepark, classic 1950s swimming pool once graced by Frank Sinatra (currently emptied for skating), outdoor bathroom and shower, campsites with picnic tables and fire pits, and cabins (cabins currently under construction). This property is located right in the middle of Las Vegas and Los Angeles offering an iconic backdrop for your next trip. With its unique charm and picturesque rolling hills/ mountain views, this space promises an unforgettable experience for any occasion.
Located right off the 15 freeway in close proximity to Calico Ghost town.
Property Features:
- 5+ acres of mostly flat/ barren desert dirt
- Classic 1950s swimming pool (emptied to skate in)
- concrete, public-grade skatepark that has been on the cover of Thrasher Magazine
- dry mini lake/ pond
- Electrical hookups for RVs
- outdoor restroom and shower
- two 40' shipping containers with 1,500 sq. ft. arched dome going from one to the other with a skateboarding mini half pipe and concert venue stage in between the containers
- two 140 sq. ft. pond-front cabins (currently under construction)
- very private location with little to no noise restrictions
- rustic patio covering with skateboard deck swings, a schoolyard picnic table
- outdoor fire pits
- Commercial grade horseshoe pits
- campsites
Please message us with any additional questions. We're flexible on rates, budget, and booking durations.
Check us out on instagram: @DesertSkateRanch
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$51
/ night
The Little Red Box – Cozy 1BR Cabin
3. The Little Red Box – Cozy 1BR Cabin
89%
(9)
28mi from Apple Valley · 1 site · Lodging
Welcome to The Little Red Box – A Cozy Cabin Retreat in Big Bear City!
This charming 1-bedroom cabin is the perfect escape for couples or solo travelers looking for a peaceful getaway in the mountains. With a warm and inviting design, this cabin has everything you need to relax and enjoy your Big Bear adventure.
✨ Cabin Features:
1 Bedroom: Cozy queen-size bed with soft linens for a restful night’s sleep
Bathroom: Full shower/tub combo with fresh towels provided
Living Area: Alexa & Fire TV for streaming, plus a wood-burning fireplace for mountain ambiance
Kitchen: Fully equipped with the essentials — pots, pans, dishes, utensils, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, full-size oven, and refrigerator
Private Backyard: Relax under the stars in the deluxe hot tub with massaging jets or enjoy morning coffee on the deck
Entertainment: Small TV in the bedroom, Fire TV in the living room, and Alexa for music or info on local activities
🌲 Comfort for Every Season:
Winter: Stay cozy with radiant wall heaters in both the bedroom and living room, plus the wood-burning fireplace for extra warmth
Summer: Ceiling fan chandelier, portable evaporative cooler, and standing fan to circulate fresh mountain air when the windows are open
📍 Great Location:
Just 5–10 minutes from Big Bear Lake, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, The Village, and hiking trails, this cabin offers a quiet retreat close to all the best Big Bear attractions.
Whether you’re here for a romantic weekend, a solo escape, or an adventure-filled mountain trip, The Little Red Box in Big Bear City is your perfect home away from home.
Toilets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
$135
/ night
Y B Ranch / Private RV Campground
4. Y B Ranch / Private RV Campground
100%
(1)
32mi from Apple Valley · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to your five acre desert escape in breathtaking Johnson Valley! Conveniently located a short distance from Rattle Snake Canyon, Hammer Town, Landers, and Yucca Valley. Quick day trips to Joshua Tree and Big Bear Lake! This scenic campground's location is perfect for your off road desert camping adventure!
The property is a private campground with space for at least three trucks and trailers, with endless amount of space for tent camping.
Provided is a pergola for shade, table and chairs, outhouse, and firepit.
Sunrises, sunsets, and endless stargazing are on order at Y B Ranch!
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$75
/ night
Desert Castle
5. Desert Castle
91%
(11)
32mi from Apple Valley · 1 site · Tent, RV
My grandparents built this in 1954, and we have now been putting love into it and want everyone to experience how amazing it can really be out here at the desert castleLearn more about this land:This desert castle lays in the great Mojave desert. Great getaway with friends or family, one stone house standing in sight and that is your home away from home, this stone house can’t wait to get some attention, you will get it as the last campers left it so please clean up after yourself, and leave the cabin how you would like to receive it. There is good cell reception Call me at
(805)-698-8623 if you have questions or need anything!
Toilets
Campfires
from
$75
/ night
93% (2.6K) • 377 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Apple Valley
Hidden Passage Guest Ranch
1. Hidden Passage Guest Ranch
100%
(48)
49mi from Apple Valley · 10 sites · Tents
Come camp with us at Hidden Passage Guest Ranch!
Less than 30 minutes from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Pioneertown
and Cabazon, Hidden Passage Guest Ranch offers vacation rentals with privacy and security within an unspoiled 150-acre canyon nestled up against the Sand to Snow National Monument.
Experience miles and miles of unforgettable and exhilarating hiking trails. Dark skies for breathtaking star gazing. A natural and peaceful environment for rest, relaxation, meditation and leisurely walks and picnics.
Hidden Passage, a secluded and private 150 acre canyon. Gated and secure, it's the perfect high desert vacation get away! We have 5 homesteader guest cottages spread out over 25 acres and our own unique camp sites.
You'll have the desert experience of a lifetime, resting and relaxing and enjoying our vacation village nestled up with 360-degree canyon views!
Whether you prefer yoga, soaking up sun by the pool, or hiking on scenic trails both on and off our property - you will have a memorable stay at Hidden Passage. If you have any questions about the area, or how to prepare for a high desert adventure please feel free to message us. We look forward to hosting you! - Diane
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$65
/ night
Desert Skate Ranch
2. Desert Skate Ranch
88%
(4)
43mi from Apple Valley · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Introducing a one-of-a-kind 5-acre Mojave desert gem in Newberry Springs, CA! Nestled within this expanse, discover a striking concrete skatepark, classic 1950s swimming pool once graced by Frank Sinatra (currently emptied for skating), outdoor bathroom and shower, campsites with picnic tables and fire pits, and cabins (cabins currently under construction). This property is located right in the middle of Las Vegas and Los Angeles offering an iconic backdrop for your next trip. With its unique charm and picturesque rolling hills/ mountain views, this space promises an unforgettable experience for any occasion.
Located right off the 15 freeway in close proximity to Calico Ghost town.
Property Features:
- 5+ acres of mostly flat/ barren desert dirt
- Classic 1950s swimming pool (emptied to skate in)
- concrete, public-grade skatepark that has been on the cover of Thrasher Magazine
- dry mini lake/ pond
- Electrical hookups for RVs
- outdoor restroom and shower
- two 40' shipping containers with 1,500 sq. ft. arched dome going from one to the other with a skateboarding mini half pipe and concert venue stage in between the containers
- two 140 sq. ft. pond-front cabins (currently under construction)
- very private location with little to no noise restrictions
- rustic patio covering with skateboard deck swings, a schoolyard picnic table
- outdoor fire pits
- Commercial grade horseshoe pits
- campsites
Please message us with any additional questions. We're flexible on rates, budget, and booking durations.
Check us out on instagram: @DesertSkateRanch
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$51
/ night
The Little Red Box – Cozy 1BR Cabin
3. The Little Red Box – Cozy 1BR Cabin
89%
(9)
28mi from Apple Valley · 1 site · Lodging
Welcome to The Little Red Box – A Cozy Cabin Retreat in Big Bear City!
This charming 1-bedroom cabin is the perfect escape for couples or solo travelers looking for a peaceful getaway in the mountains. With a warm and inviting design, this cabin has everything you need to relax and enjoy your Big Bear adventure.
✨ Cabin Features:
1 Bedroom: Cozy queen-size bed with soft linens for a restful night’s sleep
Bathroom: Full shower/tub combo with fresh towels provided
Living Area: Alexa & Fire TV for streaming, plus a wood-burning fireplace for mountain ambiance
Kitchen: Fully equipped with the essentials — pots, pans, dishes, utensils, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, full-size oven, and refrigerator
Private Backyard: Relax under the stars in the deluxe hot tub with massaging jets or enjoy morning coffee on the deck
Entertainment: Small TV in the bedroom, Fire TV in the living room, and Alexa for music or info on local activities
🌲 Comfort for Every Season:
Winter: Stay cozy with radiant wall heaters in both the bedroom and living room, plus the wood-burning fireplace for extra warmth
Summer: Ceiling fan chandelier, portable evaporative cooler, and standing fan to circulate fresh mountain air when the windows are open
📍 Great Location:
Just 5–10 minutes from Big Bear Lake, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, The Village, and hiking trails, this cabin offers a quiet retreat close to all the best Big Bear attractions.
Whether you’re here for a romantic weekend, a solo escape, or an adventure-filled mountain trip, The Little Red Box in Big Bear City is your perfect home away from home.
Toilets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
$135
/ night
Y B Ranch / Private RV Campground
4. Y B Ranch / Private RV Campground
100%
(1)
32mi from Apple Valley · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to your five acre desert escape in breathtaking Johnson Valley! Conveniently located a short distance from Rattle Snake Canyon, Hammer Town, Landers, and Yucca Valley. Quick day trips to Joshua Tree and Big Bear Lake! This scenic campground's location is perfect for your off road desert camping adventure!
The property is a private campground with space for at least three trucks and trailers, with endless amount of space for tent camping.
Provided is a pergola for shade, table and chairs, outhouse, and firepit.
Sunrises, sunsets, and endless stargazing are on order at Y B Ranch!
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$75
/ night
Desert Castle
5. Desert Castle
91%
(11)
32mi from Apple Valley · 1 site · Tent, RV
My grandparents built this in 1954, and we have now been putting love into it and want everyone to experience how amazing it can really be out here at the desert castleLearn more about this land:This desert castle lays in the great Mojave desert. Great getaway with friends or family, one stone house standing in sight and that is your home away from home, this stone house can’t wait to get some attention, you will get it as the last campers left it so please clean up after yourself, and leave the cabin how you would like to receive it. There is good cell reception Call me at
(805)-698-8623 if you have questions or need anything!
Toilets
Campfires
from
$75
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
J
Jaden
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Views are amazing and the location is perfect for some camping with plenty of things todo within driving distance.
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B
Blake
October 2025
Tent
Harmony's camping site was awesome! Beautiful sunsets and sunrises, and the dwelling on the property was very cool. Would definitely recommend!
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D
Dylan
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Good communication from the host. Sic skate spot.
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Austin
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Great spot to get out of the city but still have a sick skate park and BEA-utiful views of the sunset and night sky. Stayed with a couple friends and its definitely a weekend we will never forget!
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Olman
March 2025
18 ft campervan
This place is great if you want a solitude getaway where you can enjoy the sunny beautiful day and star filled skies at night. Desert Castle is very rustic, you have to bring your own water, power and bathroom. The small house structure allows you to enjoy a nice indoor fireplace at night.
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Ari
November 2024
Tent
Group trip
We had a great time at the Desert Castle. Such a cool spot to chill and hang out with friends. Will definitely go back sometime.
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