The best bell tent rentals near Big Bear City, California

Looking for a unique camping experience near Big Bear City, California? Hipcamp offers over 150 options in this area specifically tailored to your bell tent preference. With options starting as low as $45 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out top campsites like Starlit Canyon Camping (87 reviews), Glamping in San Diego’s Backcountry (74 reviews), and Campo Nopalito (54 reviews) for the best experiences. Plus, popular amenities like trash disposal, pet-friendly spaces, and showers are available, and you can enjoy activities such as biking, exploring historic sites, and snow sports. Start planning your bell tent camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a unique camping experience near Big Bear City, California? Hipcamp offers over 150 options in this area specifically tailored to your bell tent preference. With options starting as low as $45 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out top campsites like Starlit Canyon Camping (87 reviews), Glamping in San Diego’s Backcountry (74 reviews), and Campo Nopalito (54 reviews) for the best experiences. Plus, popular amenities like trash disposal, pet-friendly spaces, and showers are available, and you can enjoy activities such as biking, exploring historic sites, and snow sports. Start planning your bell tent camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Mineral Spring Date Farm

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(495)

30mi from Big Bear City · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Desert Hot Springs, CA

Get cozy with your Private Hot Spring ( Just for you to use) . This is a working Date Farm that is above an aquifer with a natural mineral spring water well. We are rehabilitating our Date Farm. Private Hot Spring fed tubs at each site located on a private 20-acre Date Farm on a Mineral Spring aquifer. **~18 minutes from Downtown Palm Springs. ** ~ 30 minutes from Joshua Tree **Perfect late-night check in** If you love traveling, nature, and adventure this place has features to help you maximize your travel experiences. Comfortable and right in the middle of the desert. Experience the best of both worlds. ** We keep trimmed Palm fronds on the side of our road for our goats to eat and to use as mulch. ** We are not the Hilton, a Spa or Resort. We are a working Date Farm on top of a Mineral Spring Aquifer.

2. JT High desert Hideout

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28mi from Big Bear City · 4 sites · Lodging · Homestead Valley, CA

This place exemplifies what is magic about Joshua Tree. The sites are fun and electric. We are on 2 5 acres of western style ranch. Views from the pool deck. Fun horseshoes, movie theater, pool table, and stargazing. Close to Joshua Tree Natl Park. Beautiful views of Big Bear Mtn. Close to the Integraton. Dog friendly

3. Mojave Country Club

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45mi from Big Bear City · 4 sites · Lodging · Twentynine Palms, CA

Mojave Country Club - Escape to five acres of fun, family-friendly, and pet-friendly luxury glamping just minutes from Joshua Tree National Park. Tucked away in a secluded nook, five minutes from Twentynine Palms, and 10 minutes away from Joshua Tree National Park...the Mojave Country Club blends comfort, convenience, and high-desert wonder into one unforgettable stay. Come relax, recharge, play, explore, hike, wander hidden trails, stargaze under endless skies, sip a cold beer in the sun, or sink into a hammock and let time slow down. Our clubhouse (open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight) is the heart of MCC life, with a full indoor kitchen, two private bathrooms, a cozy TV lounge, indoor dining area, with plenty of space for you and your crew to hangout, and an outdoor bbq and a 6-person hot tub to soak in. Amenities include: - 3-person driving range - 6-person hot tub - Private bathrooms - Hot showers - High-speed WiFi - Horseshoe pits - Hammocks - Hanging chairs - Shady spaces to unwind Surrounded by hundreds of acres of open land, it’s easy to explore right from camp or venture further with one of our golf cart rentals ($100/day). For added ease, guests can book our private shuttle service for local drop-offs, pick-ups, or tours through town or scenic drives through the national park. Come glamp with us for a real high-desert experience...exclusive, adventurous, and endlessly welcoming.

4. Peacefully Camping

24mi from Big Bear City · 1 site · Lodging · Apple Valley, CA

Peacefully Camping — Apple Valley, California Escape into quiet desert serenity at Peacefully Camping, a remote off-grid retreat hosted by Jake in Apple Valley. Perfectly paced between adventure and relaxation, this site offers a place to rest, explore, and disconnect. 🏕 What to Expect • A bell-style tent (yurt-inspired, 4-season) that accommodates up to 4 guests • Off-grid living: no electrical hookup, no water hookup, no potable water (bring what you need) • A fire pit for cooking under the stars (campfires permitted) • Shared or basic toilet facilities (toilet available) • Pets are allowed • Suitable for both RV and tent setups (spaces for RVs too) • Pricing starts at $40 per night 🌵 Location & Surroundings • Located in Apple Valley, California (precise address shared after booking) • Within an hour’s drive from the Mojave National Preserve Headquarters—ideal for desert hikes, exploration, and stargazing • Trails and offroad routes nearby offer plenty of ground for adventure

Stories from the community

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Michael

2 weeks ago

2 nights at Mineral Spring Date Farm

Nice private tent sites, tucked under the palm trees, very relaxing environment. The geodesic dome is great.

Beautiful clean site with a fire pit, wood, BBQ tables, chairs and a light.

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robin

3 weeks ago

1 night at Mineral Spring Date Farm

Camping at the date farm was a beautiful experience! Ron was very helpful with directions and check in. It was a quiet and restful stay and the personal hot spring was so nice to enjoy under the stars as well as with the sun was coming up. I definitely want to come back! Thanks for a great stay!

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Masahiro

3 weeks ago

With pets

2 nights at JT High desert Hideout

It was really nice time for me to stay with my family there. We enjoyed casual camp, stars with clear sky at nights.

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Christie

3 weeks ago

With kids

2 nights at Mineral Spring Date Farm

Ron and Myung are great hosts. We didn’t have super high expectations, but the sites they put together are comfortable, private, and pretty cute nestled in the date palms. The hot tub water is nice and hot and we would definitely stay here again. We saw a bobcat, road runners, and there was a great horned owl hooting outside our tent at night. If you want something polished feeling with matching sheets and towels, go elsewhere, but we appreciated the thrift store and DIY aesthetic at the sites. Also, Myung’s ramen was delicious and more food than we could finish in one sitting.

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Vannessa

3 weeks ago

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mineral Spring Date Farm

We had a great stay overall. The bathrooms were clean with flushable toilets. The private hot spring tub was really nice. Our tent was comfortable, and having electricity was nice as well as the bed. The provided hammock and chairs were great. The only downsides were a bit of nearby road noise and the campsites being somewhat close together, but it wasn’t bad enough to take away from the experience.

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Jasmine

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to JT High desert Hideout

We had a great time at the hideout! The yurt was exactly as pictured, with plenty of amenities. We came on a rainy weekend, the heater and extra blankets were helpful. Jana was a great host!

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Michelle

November 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mineral Spring Date Farm

We had a great time at the Date Farm. It felt very secluded and peaceful. The hosts were very hospitable and friendly and helpful. We'd stay there again!

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VANESSA

November 2025

1 night at Mineral Spring Date Farm

Very happy with the stay. Stayed for one night on a Sunday. Enjoyed the pool & jacuzzi (not heated) in the day time very refreshing on a hot day. Enjoyed our private space, tent with King bed, fire pit, and of course the private hot mineral spring pool. Ron is very communicative. Everything simple, no stress. Just what the doctor ordered, thank you!

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Paul

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Mineral Spring Date Farm

Great spot, the owner was super friendly, we had an amazing chill weekend

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Holly

November 2025

With pets

2 nights at Mineral Spring Date Farm

A tranquil and magical camping experience. Beautiful site, lovely hot spring, Ron was great host. The availability of electricity and the common kitchen was a real plus.

Dalelynn

November 2025

With pets

2 nights at JT High desert Hideout

Cut quite nicely decorated with everything we needed

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Sindy

November 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mineral Spring Date Farm

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We absolutely loved our visit to The Oasis! Ron was amazing — so nice, helpful, and friendly from the moment we arrived. The privacy and peaceful silence made it the perfect relaxing escape. The mineral pools were incredible and left us feeling completely refreshed. This will definitely be our #1 getaway spot from now on! 🌿💦

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Harold

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to JT High desert Hideout

Beautiful permanent tent on large property with many amenities

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jason

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mojave Country Club

Great vibe tons of things do on-site. My kids got to Daynes pigs and went i night hike too. The spa was great. BBQ and clubhouse was amazing. Highly recommend this campsite. Excellent view of stars as well.

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Jen

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Mojave Country Club

Great stay! Everything was as described and clean. Would recommend 10/10!

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Guiding

October 2025

1 night at Mineral Spring Date Farm

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing, Private, and Romantic Retreat What an unforgettable stay! The setting felt truly wild and alive — we even heard coyotes howling in the night. 🐾It was peaceful, private, and incredibly romantic. The food was beyond expectations — the ramen was one of the best bowls I’ve ever had, full of flavor and warmth. The dates were fresh and delicious, and you can truly feel the minerals in the water — my skin felt amazing afterward. The tent was cozy and comfortable, with soft bedding and surprisingly great air conditioning. After a day in the sun, relaxing in the shade and ending the night by the fire felt like pure magic. I can’t wait to come back.

Susan

October 2025

2 nights at Mineral Spring Date Farm

The date farm was really peaceful. We enjoyed soaking in our private mineral tub. They made sure we were comfortable. We recommend this for privacy and quiet.

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melissa

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mineral Spring Date Farm

We had such a blast camping at this secret desert oasis, and the host was awesome and super welcoming. The ramen was amazing too; you gotta try it if you stay there!

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Anthony

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mineral Spring Date Farm

My wife, dogs and I enjoyed this experience , the yurts were clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our time at the property. We will definitely be coming back. Ron was very helpful the whole weekend.

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Sunny

October 2025

Weekend Trip to JT High desert Hideout

This feels like the top notch of glamping. You have all the essentials, bbq grill, pots and pans, heater and fan,…. Even a movie theater, pool and an outdoor shower where you can stargaze while showering! 10/10 experience, very comfy and fun!!