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Nichole
November 2025
14 ft toy hauler
With pets
This spot is a gem! We have stayed here 3 times now, and it’s always so wonderful. It is pretty off-grid camping, aside from the fact that some water and a trash receptacle is provided. SO many stars at night, and the most gorgeous sunsets. The desert winds can pick up without any notice, so learn from our mistakes and tie down your awnings/tents/etc immediately 😂 Hope to come back soon!
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Jenna
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Our group stayed in both the Canvas Tent and the Creekside Container Cabin, and the combination of these two rentals made for a truly unique and unforgettable getaway. The Canvas Tent was the perfect place to immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature. The full-size futon and bunk bed provided plenty of space, and while we brought our own bedding as directed, it felt cozy and well-equipped. The setting was serene and private, and we loved stargazing around the property each night. The composting toilet was easy to access, and the addition of the sink was a thoughtful touch for convenience.
With the Creekside Container Cabin just a short walk away, we had the luxury of alternating between the rugged charm of the Canvas Tent and the cozy comfort of the cabin. This setup is ideal if you’re traveling with a group or family and want a mix of traditional camping and "glamping." The property is also close to downtown Idyllwild, hiking trails, and other outdoor attractions, so there’s always something to do. We can’t say enough great things about the property owners – their attention to detail, friendly communication, and genuine hospitality really made our trip special. Whether you’re booking just the Canvas Tent or both spots like we did, you won’t regret it!
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Skylar
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Our family of 3 + 2 dogs loved the quiet mountain views. Be careful pulling in, the driveway comes up fast and is easy to miss. I would definitely recommend 4 wheel drive. Otherwise, instructions were clear and it’s a nice simple site.
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Adam
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Great property, great tent, very dog friendly. Quite comfortable. The owners were very responsive to anll requests and Communications. Overall had an absolutely great experience.
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Adrian
September 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
Desert Dreamland was amazing! Directions to the property were exact. Marlon communication was prompt with very detailed description of the check in process along with photos. The area was super quiet and the view was just as good as in the photos. Would definitely visit there again.
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Mary
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We’ve stayed here multiple times and absolutely LOVE this site! It’s like something out of a fairytale. My son even requested to come here for his birthday because it’s his most favorite place ❤️ We will definitely be back!
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Kathy
August 2025
Tent
With pets
This was our second trip back. We're grateful for this site because it feels very private, and is great for stargazing (we went with hopes of catching a few shooting stars during the Perseid Meteor Shower, and we weren't disappointed). There are plenty of onsite trails and boulders to climb. We explored the area below the vista point and saw a neat change in the rock formation and microhabit affected by more moisture. We went during mid-August and were surprised by how chilly it was our first night (in the summer), but appreciated a nice breeze the next day. Erecting a shade structure was still essential. Potable water offered onsite was helpful. Marlon is good to communicate with if needed.
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Mike
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Loved camping here with my family would definitely come back again and they were so nice and will definitely recommend to others
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Gabriella
August 2025
Tent
The location was a great little getaway and close enough to the town center to do some shopping/exploring & hiking.
The tent was gorgeous, clean, well equipped shelter, good views & the compost toilet was clean as well.
The nights get cold, and I brought plenty of bedding to stay warm.
I will definitely be coming back, maybe with a group of friends the next time.
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Jeri
July 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a great time! The canvas tent is very spacious and clean. The bed was extremely comfortable which was a huge plus so we didn't have to use our sleeping pads. The sink and toilet were also very convenient. We will definitely be back.
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Rayna
July 2025
Tent
With pets
We enjoyed staying at the BYO tent site and exploring Idyllwild for the weekend!
A few notes from our stay:
-The site is a 5-minute drive to downtown! It does sit near a road, so there is slight car noise, but you can’t see the road or cars from the site, so it feels very private.
-The hosts were very communicative. They met us upon arrival and let us know when they would be stopping by the property.
-The site is large and easily accommodated our two-person tent, truck, dog, and hammock. It could accommodate a lot larger, too! There’s a small drop-down that could fit a small second tent too. The sun shines on the site from around 10 am-3 pm this time of year.
-You’ll definitely need 4WD; the grade is steep to get to the site. The compost toilet is at the top of the hill, so you’ll need to be able-bodied to get to the top as well.
-The water spigot worked great, and there was a bear box at the site to store food.
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Ema
June 2025
Tent
With pets
Simple, clean tent on a large woodsy property just outside of the main area of town.
Enjoy morning coffee amongst the trees ☕️
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Kathy
June 2025
Tent
With pets
The owner's instructions were essential! We arrived late evening (not recommended) but were able to still find the gate to the campsite. The pinpoint map link provided helped to show that the small path to turn into the campsite is before the listed address (same side of the road). The "make your own hike" was such a luxury! Plenty of space to explore, large rocks to boulder, and on-site trails provide options for difficulty depending on preference. Private and calm, perfect for our cattle breed dog to roam off leash during our hikes. Amazing view of the vista on one side, the valley/canyon to the other. So beautiful especially at dusk! The desert heat/dryness is no exaggeration-even at just 90 degrees! As forewarned by Marlon, shade structure and plenty of liquids were essential. We experienced some winds during the day, but they flowed in a stable direction. Fortunately, our shade structure held up, staking our poles down and using the stable picnic table bench for added bracing were critical. Fortunate too with the weather during the last weekend of May, as we experienced a refreshing 10-degeee drop in temp on our second day. Thank you Marlon for offering this opportunity for our family to have a memorable experience in the desert!
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Elizabeth
May 2025
17 ft pop-up camper
My husband and I, along with our three dogs, had a fantastic stay at this campsite. This is actually our second time staying here and we are already talking about when our next trip will be. We love the location, the view, and the quiet. The site is large and it’s easy to find a pretty level spot. We were able to do a few hikes directly from the campsite which is a really nice bonus. This is probably our favorite Hipcamp site so far!
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Michael
May 2025
Tent
With kids
Great little spot. Super close to town. Definitely need legit 4x4. It was pretty steep and a little rutted heading out. Kinda steep on foot. No prob with a 4x4.
Didn’t love that I could hear the highway from the camp but other than that it was great.
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Liz
May 2025
Tent
With pets
This was a great little getaway for me and my dog! I loved that we could explore the property off leash. It’s a lovely spot, quiet and peaceful among the trees, yet super close to town and hiking trails. The hosts were great and easy to communicate with, too. Hopefully we’ll be back sometime!
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Victoria
May 2025
Tent
Had such a peaceful weekend with my dogs here. Camped, hiked, explored—can’t recommend enough for a quick weekend getaway.
I did have some issues with the gate and Marlon was so helpful in resolving the issues immediately. I felt very safe & secure alone on the property.
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Tony
March 2025
10 ft campervan
Highly recommend. Feels super secluded and far away from everything. Great views. The rock formations are beautiful and fun to explore around. The dirt road is slightly steep and bumpy in some parts (to be expected), but is well maintained with packed dirt and was easily drivable in our 2wd car.
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Matthew
February 2025
20 ft travel trailer
We had such a wonderful time here. Private with an incredible view, this has become one of our favorite finds on Hipcamp. The driving path to the spot is a little precarious (especially if arriving at night), so if you are bringing a trailer (like we were), be sure your vehicle has some power behind it. Even so, this was wonderful. Brought our dog with us and we'll certainly be back.
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Riley
February 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved our time on Marlon’s land! Getting in was a breeze, the pin took us right to the gate and the signs were easy to follow up the road. We made it just fine in our stock ‘23 rav4.
We would definitely liken this space to Joshua tree - lots of rocks and shrubs, but no shade, so plan accordingly. Gusty winds kept us nice and cool; we were well staked down so this wasn’t a concern for us.
The two wooden tables onsite were perfect, we didn’t even end up needing the one we brought.
The site itself is has a big loop, with gradual inclines all around that made for great little nature walks. The 180 degree views in front of us consisted of lots of open land, roads, and rolling hills with just a few houses or trailers sprinkled throughout. Behind us was a big hill with trails that we had fun hiking, we went about a mile up and the views of the surrounding valley and distant snow capped mountains were incredible. There were lots of rocks to climb up there, too!
Our reactive dog LOVED how secluded we were, and we did too! We brought a long line for him and he really seemed to enjoy getting to explore.
This is a fantastic spot for stargazing and birdwatching (we saw vultures, hummingbirds, and hawks just to name a few). Venus, Jupiter, and Mars were easily seen with the naked eye, along with LOTS of stars!
You can hear some occasional distant road noise and dog barking, but this didn’t bother us.
We had an incredible time and plan to return again soon.
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