The best dog-friendly camping near Desert Center

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Bringing your pets along for a desert escape? Desert Center gives you over 1,160 pet-friendly camping options, with wide-open spaces and star-studded skies. Campsites here range from basic clearings to offbeat setups like Joshua Tree Container Resort (126 reviews), De La Luna Reserve (90 reviews), and the secluded Joshua Tree Private Campsite (54 reviews). Desert Center’s average is $70 a night, but you’ll find options starting as low as $14. Most spots make it easy for both humans and pets: toilets, showers, and plenty of space to roam. There’s hiking right from your tent, spots to fish, and pools or swimming holes to cool off after a hot walk. If your dog loves adventure and you want big desert views, this corner of California delivers. Just check leash rules and bring extra water—shade is rare and the sun doesn’t mess around out here.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Desert Center

Bringing your pets along for a desert escape? Desert Center gives you over 1,160 pet-friendly camping options, with wide-open spaces and star-studded skies. Campsites here range from basic clearings to offbeat setups like Joshua Tree Container Resort (126 reviews), De La Luna Reserve (90 reviews), and the secluded Joshua Tree Private Campsite (54 reviews). Desert Center’s average is $70 a night, but you’ll find options starting as low as $14. Most spots make it easy for both humans and pets: toilets, showers, and plenty of space to roam. There’s hiking right from your tent, spots to fish, and pools or swimming holes to cool off after a hot walk. If your dog loves adventure and you want big desert views, this corner of California delivers. Just check leash rules and bring extra water—shade is rare and the sun doesn’t mess around out here.

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