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Fireside Nomad Outpost

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Fireside Nomad Outpost is your perfect retreat for the ultimate offgrid experience. With parking sites and multiple van life glamping experiences, we offer accommodations for whatever your outdoor retreat or adventure may hold! Our site is 100% off grid with total solar power, outdoor shower and restroom, multiple desk working stations with starlink wifi for hispeed internet, community indoor and outdoor gathering areas, art supplies, board games, and even an outdoor work out area!

Forsythe Equestrian Club

2 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Vista Santa Rosa, CA

20 acre Horse Facility located just 2.7 miles away from the Coachella Music festival grounds and 3.1 miles from Desert International Horse Park. RV parking is easy to access. The evening sunsets are beautiful. Very peaceful and quiet. We have 30amps, water and septic hookups available at each site.

Prairie Dog RV and Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Welcome to Prairie Dog RV And Camping! Kick back, detach, and savor your surroundings of pristine desert sunsets, moonlit sands and breathtaking mountainous views. And of course the stars being worth the price of admission! Conveniently located only 5-8 minutes driving from Twentynine Palms City Center, and just 10-12 minutes to the Joshua Tree National Park East Entrance. A more remote and private off-grid campground experience catering to all RV "Boondockers" and general camp goers alike. Neighborhood Description: Enjoy the peace and quiet of these surroundings. It's truly a relaxing experience to take in. Neighborhoods like ours allow you to really appreciate the openness and mountainous scenery of Joshua Park, the Marine Base sand dune mountains to the north and the eastern expanse into Wonder Valley. Homes are sparsely spread out in this area and there is a small privately owned Airport Strip a few blocks away. Getting Around: Enjoy the convenience of close access(5 mins) to everything Twentynine Palms City Center has to offer(restaurants, shops, cafes, etc) and the East Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park on Utah Trail Rd. WE STRONGLY advise NOT to do any kind of off-roading exploration in the neighborhood or else you do run a very good risk of getting stuck in the sand!! Please stay on all dirt road paths coming to and leaving the campground! Just a little heads up...there is one block of dirt road right before reaching the entrance to my property that is just a little bumpy, but totally fine for all vehicles to handle. Once on the property, feel free to use the circular driveway and Parking/RV Slip however way you wish-depending on how many vehicles are in your party. We are happy to Host all Class A RV vehicles and trailers up to 45' ft in length. Amenities: -Porta Potty Fully Equipped With: Water Pump Sink, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Light Sensor, Baby Wipes, Hand Soap, Toilet Paper, paper Towel -Park Style Charcoal Grill -Propane Fire Pit and Lounging Furniture -Hammock -2 Propane Tanks -Trash Receptacle -Picnic Table -Free Parking On Premises NOTE: I am not using any physical structures for Short Term Renting on this premises. Therefore, this listing is EXEMPT from any local County Short-Term Rental Ordinances.

Private Hot Springs & Organic Farm

2 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Bombay Beach, CA

The desert is really lovely right now, and so are the mineral baths. We have no lodging here, so park your RV or car or set your tent up right next to outdoor hot mineral baths where pure water flows from under the desert at 124 degrees then we let it cool down to whatever temperature feels right. Only 1 group (max 5) at a time so it will always be private, and we are very conscientious of our guest's privacy, but are always available for questions via text or phone. Check in time is now 6 pm, check out time 10 am. Darkness comes now at 8:00 pm. Check out our IG here! https://www.instagram.com/hotspringsorganicfarm/ Spring is here and days now are in the 90's, nights in the 70's. Located in a rural desert setting 1 hour south of Indio, in the morning shadow of the Chocolate Mountains, this is a working farm growing 7 varieties of organic dates: medjool, barhi, khadrawi, halawi, khalas, dayri and zahidi, as well as Jamaican plum and kumquat. Ideal bath times are nighttime and early morning, and day soaks are an option too if you live locally and just want to spend a few hours soaking. We have a private driveway and fenced property and there are no nearby homes. It is an extremely safe neighborhood here...never having a single incident of theft, vandalism or intrusion in the 18 years of residence. This is where the beautiful natural hot healing waters flow out of the earth as described in the famed "Desert Magazine" article of November 1956 "Little Yellowstone on the Salton Shores". A very remarkable but little-known secret in the California desert. 18 years of date harvests have made life and residence purposeful here on this 7-acre flank of the Chocolate Mountains. Desert Magazine (1956) describes the hot water here to be "richer in mineral content than any spa water in the United States excepting those in the Yellowstone Park area. Here then was mineral water rivaling that of Spa Royat in France; Bad-Nauheim in Germany; and Marianbad in Czechoslovakia. Here was water superior to that which the royal heads of Europe had paid princely sums to use." 2-wheel drive vehicles, including cars are all one needs to reach the farm. Some wild deer in the neighborhood, but also bighorn sheep, fox, coyote, bobcat, hawks, owls, lizards, geckos and rabbits. Native artifacts have been discovered on the property and our desert nights are free of light pollution. Private hot springs on small farms are extremely rare anywhere in America, but especially within 2 and 1/2 hours of greater Los Angeles. This is a really great place to empty your head out and enjoy the lovely weather and an even better place to get and stay healthy in these unpredictable times. This place is ideally suited for health-oriented folks. No tobacco, alcohol, vaping, cannabis or drugs allowed. And in the pools no lotions, perfume, hair care products, makeup, or sunscreen. No food or glass near the pools, and we are not set up for small kids or pets. Cookstoves are okay here, just no campfires due to an excess of brush in the region. Verizon and AT&T and T Mobile phone service all work well here. We are 4 miles from Bombay Beach, 35 minutes from Mecca, 1 hour and 20 minutes from Palm Springs, 1 hour from the Coachella Music Festival location, in the direction with light traffic. 1 hour and 30 minutes from Joshua Tree south entrance, 1 hour and 10 minutes from La Quinta and 2 hours and 30 minutes from Los Angeles area and 2 hours 30 minutes from San Diego area. We are 30 minutes to Salvation Mountain/The Slabs and 1 hour 10 minutes to Painted Canyon (The Slot Canyons in the Mecca Hills). The last half mile before our gate is a dirt road that can have seasonal ruts and washboard surface from off-roaders, so passenger cars will need to take it slow but can still make it. We are not a posh resort, and because it's a farm there are a few odd structures and tools on the property, but that's just part of the art. The rock pools and hot water baths are lovely at night under the stars near the palms, and that's what this place is all about. This farm is in the low (elevation) desert, where the winter days are warm with springtime-like weather from November - March. The colder high desert areas in the Morongo Basin (Joshua Tree, 29 Palms etc.) are more popular tourist destinations, but sometimes they are so popular that the traffic can be as bad as any city, with no flowing water and the Bighorn Sheep are hiding away deep in the boulders. The low desert has nicer winter days, hot springs, flowing water, far less traffic and more places to observe wildlife. Bring flip flops, towels and flashlights.

Joshua Tree Container Resort

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Custom designed by artist John Henry Jones, the Ranch House is the largest and most private suite at the Joshua Tree Container Resort, and has a large screened in front porch giving our guests a safe way to recreate in the outdoors in Theis desert wilderness area. Two queen beds are available inside the history-laden ranch house (originally homesteaded during the WWI era). It is steps away from the hot tub, pool, gym, hammock palapa and great lounging spots on the ranch.

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Fireside Nomad Outpost

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Fireside Nomad Outpost is your perfect retreat for the ultimate offgrid experience. With parking sites and multiple van life glamping experiences, we offer accommodations for whatever your outdoor retreat or adventure may hold! Our site is 100% off grid with total solar power, outdoor shower and restroom, multiple desk working stations with starlink wifi for hispeed internet, community indoor and outdoor gathering areas, art supplies, board games, and even an outdoor work out area!

Forsythe Equestrian Club

2 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Vista Santa Rosa, CA

20 acre Horse Facility located just 2.7 miles away from the Coachella Music festival grounds and 3.1 miles from Desert International Horse Park. RV parking is easy to access. The evening sunsets are beautiful. Very peaceful and quiet. We have 30amps, water and septic hookups available at each site.

Stars and Valley Boondock Campsite

1 site · RV5 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Park your vehicle under the stars looking over the Morongo Basin with the Joshua Tree National Park mountains at your back. Enjoy a campfire. Enjoy meals on the picnic table. Smell the fresh desert air. Wake to sunrise views and enjoy the changing colors with your morning brew. In the evening relax to the even more colorful sunset. Restroom available. Trash Dumpster available. RV/vehicle boondock only. No tent camping at this time. Only 5 minutes away from the Starbucks or the National Park entrance on Utah Trail, yet the sites lie on the more wild side of town and offers substantial seclusion. Two campsites available. Book both campsites for a discount and guarantee your seclusion.

Vista Del Mar

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Thermal, CA

Learn more about this land:READ ALL (SOFT GROUND!!!) 1/2 acre flat desert primitive campground with soft course sand and rocks in Salton City. Nearby attractions are Salton Sea Beach, Coachella, Palm Springs, Anza Borrego (International Dark Sky Park), J-Tree, Slab City, Bombay Beach, and the off-roading Mecca of Ocotillo Wells OHV. Walking distance to Johnson’s Landing Cafe and the powered para-glider glide port in Salton City. 1 mile to fuel and eateries. Perfect for those accessing Truck Haven and Tierra Del Sol, and other off-road events. No shade provided on property. Nearest neibor is 1/4 mile away. Keep an eye on your pets, as there may be predators and stray dogs in the area. SOFT GROUND, if unaccustomed to driving on sand, save yourself a recovery and park on the street. AWD does not mean you won’t get stuck. Otherwise, use 4 wheel drive if on the property, minimum 8” ground clearance for rocks, alley access is recommended. Air down tires for traction (aggressive tread recommended) and do not enter from Sea Wind Ave to avoid sinking. Otherwise, street parking okay to prevent unnecessary vehicle recovery. All proceeds go to organizations with efforts in saving the Salton Sea, local wildlife habitats, and preserving bird sanctuaries. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFT, PETS, BELONGINGS, VEHICLE DAMAGE or INJURIES. Congrats to you though, camping here donates $$$ to organizations with efforts in wildlife refuges, preserving bird sanctuaries, and migration routes. Such as Ducks Unlimited, the Audubon Society, and the Nature Conservancy. See patches, stickers, and certificate in the photos representing the $$ donated out of proceeds from campers like you :)

De La Luna Reserve

7 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Serrano De La Luna is a nature reserve and respite for people to exist between spaces, places, and categories of belonging and identity. Here, people can be, create and/or become outside of the dominant landscape of society. In addition to seasonal camping, Serrano De La Luna also hosts artist residencies, workshops, and retreats. camp, rest, and explore Learn more about this land: Serrano De La Luna nests on a spacious slice of open desert and features six reservable campsites. Sites are available to tent campers, self contained mobile units such as vans, vehicles with small trailers, and adventure vehicles (motorcycles too). Guests have access to an outdoor bathroom - flush toilet (with optional bidet), fulled heated shower and sink. Care is being taken to disinfect shared surfaces. Come enjoy the raw desert - the views are gorgeous. It is a quiet place, this Wonder Valley. Come think, write, and make art - star gaze, and sit around the campfire or hang out in the Hammock Hut. Hike nearby at Joshua Tree National Park (or Bureau of Land Management areas). Socialize and listen to live music at The Palms Restaurant, the local watering hole. When booking, select the site that best suits your needs: 1) and 2) - best for vans and adventure rigs 3) - best for car and tent 4) - Pool Side Sunset VIP Site (RV/Small Trailer/Car/Tent) 5) - best for vehicles with small trailers 6) - park near the shelter and walk in to pitch tent We look forward to hosting you.

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Joshua Tree Container Resort

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Custom designed by artist John Henry Jones, the Ranch House is the largest and most private suite at the Joshua Tree Container Resort, and has a large screened in front porch giving our guests a safe way to recreate in the outdoors in Theis desert wilderness area. Two queen beds are available inside the history-laden ranch house (originally homesteaded during the WWI era). It is steps away from the hot tub, pool, gym, hammock palapa and great lounging spots on the ranch.

Private Hot Springs & Organic Farm

2 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Bombay Beach, CA

The desert is really lovely right now, and so are the mineral baths. We have no lodging here, so park your RV or car or set your tent up right next to outdoor hot mineral baths where pure water flows from under the desert at 124 degrees then we let it cool down to whatever temperature feels right. Only 1 group (max 5) at a time so it will always be private, and we are very conscientious of our guest's privacy, but are always available for questions via text or phone. Check in time is now 6 pm, check out time 10 am. Darkness comes now at 8:00 pm. Check out our IG here! https://www.instagram.com/hotspringsorganicfarm/ Spring is here and days now are in the 90's, nights in the 70's. Located in a rural desert setting 1 hour south of Indio, in the morning shadow of the Chocolate Mountains, this is a working farm growing 7 varieties of organic dates: medjool, barhi, khadrawi, halawi, khalas, dayri and zahidi, as well as Jamaican plum and kumquat. Ideal bath times are nighttime and early morning, and day soaks are an option too if you live locally and just want to spend a few hours soaking. We have a private driveway and fenced property and there are no nearby homes. It is an extremely safe neighborhood here...never having a single incident of theft, vandalism or intrusion in the 18 years of residence. This is where the beautiful natural hot healing waters flow out of the earth as described in the famed "Desert Magazine" article of November 1956 "Little Yellowstone on the Salton Shores". A very remarkable but little-known secret in the California desert. 18 years of date harvests have made life and residence purposeful here on this 7-acre flank of the Chocolate Mountains. Desert Magazine (1956) describes the hot water here to be "richer in mineral content than any spa water in the United States excepting those in the Yellowstone Park area. Here then was mineral water rivaling that of Spa Royat in France; Bad-Nauheim in Germany; and Marianbad in Czechoslovakia. Here was water superior to that which the royal heads of Europe had paid princely sums to use." 2-wheel drive vehicles, including cars are all one needs to reach the farm. Some wild deer in the neighborhood, but also bighorn sheep, fox, coyote, bobcat, hawks, owls, lizards, geckos and rabbits. Native artifacts have been discovered on the property and our desert nights are free of light pollution. Private hot springs on small farms are extremely rare anywhere in America, but especially within 2 and 1/2 hours of greater Los Angeles. This is a really great place to empty your head out and enjoy the lovely weather and an even better place to get and stay healthy in these unpredictable times. This place is ideally suited for health-oriented folks. No tobacco, alcohol, vaping, cannabis or drugs allowed. And in the pools no lotions, perfume, hair care products, makeup, or sunscreen. No food or glass near the pools, and we are not set up for small kids or pets. Cookstoves are okay here, just no campfires due to an excess of brush in the region. Verizon and AT&T and T Mobile phone service all work well here. We are 4 miles from Bombay Beach, 35 minutes from Mecca, 1 hour and 20 minutes from Palm Springs, 1 hour from the Coachella Music Festival location, in the direction with light traffic. 1 hour and 30 minutes from Joshua Tree south entrance, 1 hour and 10 minutes from La Quinta and 2 hours and 30 minutes from Los Angeles area and 2 hours 30 minutes from San Diego area. We are 30 minutes to Salvation Mountain/The Slabs and 1 hour 10 minutes to Painted Canyon (The Slot Canyons in the Mecca Hills). The last half mile before our gate is a dirt road that can have seasonal ruts and washboard surface from off-roaders, so passenger cars will need to take it slow but can still make it. We are not a posh resort, and because it's a farm there are a few odd structures and tools on the property, but that's just part of the art. The rock pools and hot water baths are lovely at night under the stars near the palms, and that's what this place is all about. This farm is in the low (elevation) desert, where the winter days are warm with springtime-like weather from November - March. The colder high desert areas in the Morongo Basin (Joshua Tree, 29 Palms etc.) are more popular tourist destinations, but sometimes they are so popular that the traffic can be as bad as any city, with no flowing water and the Bighorn Sheep are hiding away deep in the boulders. The low desert has nicer winter days, hot springs, flowing water, far less traffic and more places to observe wildlife. Bring flip flops, towels and flashlights.

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Joshua Tree Private Campsite

21 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Coachella, CA

One mile from Joshua Tree National Park southern entrance. Beautiful desert landscape nestled in by mountains. Private serene and spiritual land. Come get enlightened.

Lake Tamarisk Desert Resort

19 sites · RVs10 acres · Desert Center, CA

Lake Tamarisk Desert Resort is a 55+ RV and mobile home park with large RV spaces open to all ages throughout the year. Our RV spaces feature full hookups and allow well-behaved pets for no additional charge. The park is located in the largely undeveloped Chuckwalla Valley just 2 miles north of US Hwy 10 at the Desert Center exit. Come experience our peaceful desert and mountain surroundings with amazing sunrises, sunsets, and starry skies. Amenities & Activities: Campground amenities include an air-conditioned clubhouse with TV, Wi-Fi, a lending library, games, and a pool table. There is also a heated swimming pool, spa, bathrooms with hot showers, and a coin-op laundry facility. Visitors can enjoy on-site activities such as off-roading/ATVing right outside the park, lake activities such as SUP and kayaking (SUPs and kayaks are not provided), and catch-and-release fishing. Lake Tamarisk is also home to thousands of migrating and resident birds and is an excellent spot to bird watch. Local Attractions: Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Joshua Tree National Park General Patton Memorial Museum at Chiriaco Summit 9-hole public golf course (just a block away!)

Forsythe Equestrian Club

2 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Vista Santa Rosa, CA

20 acre Horse Facility located just 2.7 miles away from the Coachella Music festival grounds and 3.1 miles from Desert International Horse Park. RV parking is easy to access. The evening sunsets are beautiful. Very peaceful and quiet. We have 30amps, water and septic hookups available at each site.

Fireside Nomad Outpost

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Fireside Nomad Outpost is your perfect retreat for the ultimate offgrid experience. With parking sites and multiple van life glamping experiences, we offer accommodations for whatever your outdoor retreat or adventure may hold! Our site is 100% off grid with total solar power, outdoor shower and restroom, multiple desk working stations with starlink wifi for hispeed internet, community indoor and outdoor gathering areas, art supplies, board games, and even an outdoor work out area!

Stars and Valley Boondock Campsite

1 site · RV5 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Park your vehicle under the stars looking over the Morongo Basin with the Joshua Tree National Park mountains at your back. Enjoy a campfire. Enjoy meals on the picnic table. Smell the fresh desert air. Wake to sunrise views and enjoy the changing colors with your morning brew. In the evening relax to the even more colorful sunset. Restroom available. Trash Dumpster available. RV/vehicle boondock only. No tent camping at this time. Only 5 minutes away from the Starbucks or the National Park entrance on Utah Trail, yet the sites lie on the more wild side of town and offers substantial seclusion. Two campsites available. Book both campsites for a discount and guarantee your seclusion.

Prairie Dog RV and Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Welcome to Prairie Dog RV And Camping! Kick back, detach, and savor your surroundings of pristine desert sunsets, moonlit sands and breathtaking mountainous views. And of course the stars being worth the price of admission! Conveniently located only 5-8 minutes driving from Twentynine Palms City Center, and just 10-12 minutes to the Joshua Tree National Park East Entrance. A more remote and private off-grid campground experience catering to all RV "Boondockers" and general camp goers alike. Neighborhood Description: Enjoy the peace and quiet of these surroundings. It's truly a relaxing experience to take in. Neighborhoods like ours allow you to really appreciate the openness and mountainous scenery of Joshua Park, the Marine Base sand dune mountains to the north and the eastern expanse into Wonder Valley. Homes are sparsely spread out in this area and there is a small privately owned Airport Strip a few blocks away. Getting Around: Enjoy the convenience of close access(5 mins) to everything Twentynine Palms City Center has to offer(restaurants, shops, cafes, etc) and the East Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park on Utah Trail Rd. WE STRONGLY advise NOT to do any kind of off-roading exploration in the neighborhood or else you do run a very good risk of getting stuck in the sand!! Please stay on all dirt road paths coming to and leaving the campground! Just a little heads up...there is one block of dirt road right before reaching the entrance to my property that is just a little bumpy, but totally fine for all vehicles to handle. Once on the property, feel free to use the circular driveway and Parking/RV Slip however way you wish-depending on how many vehicles are in your party. We are happy to Host all Class A RV vehicles and trailers up to 45' ft in length. Amenities: -Porta Potty Fully Equipped With: Water Pump Sink, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Light Sensor, Baby Wipes, Hand Soap, Toilet Paper, paper Towel -Park Style Charcoal Grill -Propane Fire Pit and Lounging Furniture -Hammock -2 Propane Tanks -Trash Receptacle -Picnic Table -Free Parking On Premises NOTE: I am not using any physical structures for Short Term Renting on this premises. Therefore, this listing is EXEMPT from any local County Short-Term Rental Ordinances.

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Vista Del Mar

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Thermal, CA

Learn more about this land:READ ALL (SOFT GROUND!!!) 1/2 acre flat desert primitive campground with soft course sand and rocks in Salton City. Nearby attractions are Salton Sea Beach, Coachella, Palm Springs, Anza Borrego (International Dark Sky Park), J-Tree, Slab City, Bombay Beach, and the off-roading Mecca of Ocotillo Wells OHV. Walking distance to Johnson’s Landing Cafe and the powered para-glider glide port in Salton City. 1 mile to fuel and eateries. Perfect for those accessing Truck Haven and Tierra Del Sol, and other off-road events. No shade provided on property. Nearest neibor is 1/4 mile away. Keep an eye on your pets, as there may be predators and stray dogs in the area. SOFT GROUND, if unaccustomed to driving on sand, save yourself a recovery and park on the street. AWD does not mean you won’t get stuck. Otherwise, use 4 wheel drive if on the property, minimum 8” ground clearance for rocks, alley access is recommended. Air down tires for traction (aggressive tread recommended) and do not enter from Sea Wind Ave to avoid sinking. Otherwise, street parking okay to prevent unnecessary vehicle recovery. All proceeds go to organizations with efforts in saving the Salton Sea, local wildlife habitats, and preserving bird sanctuaries. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFT, PETS, BELONGINGS, VEHICLE DAMAGE or INJURIES. Congrats to you though, camping here donates $$$ to organizations with efforts in wildlife refuges, preserving bird sanctuaries, and migration routes. Such as Ducks Unlimited, the Audubon Society, and the Nature Conservancy. See patches, stickers, and certificate in the photos representing the $$ donated out of proceeds from campers like you :)

De La Luna Reserve

7 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Serrano De La Luna is a nature reserve and respite for people to exist between spaces, places, and categories of belonging and identity. Here, people can be, create and/or become outside of the dominant landscape of society. In addition to seasonal camping, Serrano De La Luna also hosts artist residencies, workshops, and retreats. camp, rest, and explore Learn more about this land: Serrano De La Luna nests on a spacious slice of open desert and features six reservable campsites. Sites are available to tent campers, self contained mobile units such as vans, vehicles with small trailers, and adventure vehicles (motorcycles too). Guests have access to an outdoor bathroom - flush toilet (with optional bidet), fulled heated shower and sink. Care is being taken to disinfect shared surfaces. Come enjoy the raw desert - the views are gorgeous. It is a quiet place, this Wonder Valley. Come think, write, and make art - star gaze, and sit around the campfire or hang out in the Hammock Hut. Hike nearby at Joshua Tree National Park (or Bureau of Land Management areas). Socialize and listen to live music at The Palms Restaurant, the local watering hole. When booking, select the site that best suits your needs: 1) and 2) - best for vans and adventure rigs 3) - best for car and tent 4) - Pool Side Sunset VIP Site (RV/Small Trailer/Car/Tent) 5) - best for vehicles with small trailers 6) - park near the shelter and walk in to pitch tent We look forward to hosting you.

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Make It Whole 365

10 sites · RVs5 acres · Palo Verde, CA

Learn more about this land:This is primitive camping on open land with rough terrain. We are building a non profit in hopes for humanity. Things will be added to the land as we go, for now this virgin land is his bare awaiting the promise land for the righteous and true . Taking in helpers/volunteers with the true passion to help others in need. Join us in nature, sleep under the stars. Lets build this promise land together. Know this.. No matter what you are going through.,.. (It's OK) we are here waiting to help make it whole 365!

The Oasis @ Camp Zion

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Get away from it all when you stay under the stars at Camp Zion. This is a bare - off Grid campsite bring your own tent , van , rv / outdoor set up. Perfect for those wanting to explore Joshua tree national park & surrounding areas. Our campsite is at the startup stages and will be upgraded over time. Enjoy your own peaceful get away & come and learn about our cause and what we will be building at camp zion! All fees are donations to our building fund! Thank you for staying with us!

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Joshua Tree Private Campsite

21 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Coachella, CA

One mile from Joshua Tree National Park southern entrance. Beautiful desert landscape nestled in by mountains. Private serene and spiritual land. Come get enlightened.

Forsythe Equestrian Club

2 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Vista Santa Rosa, CA

20 acre Horse Facility located just 2.7 miles away from the Coachella Music festival grounds and 3.1 miles from Desert International Horse Park. RV parking is easy to access. The evening sunsets are beautiful. Very peaceful and quiet. We have 30amps, water and septic hookups available at each site.

Lake Tamarisk Desert Resort

19 sites · RVs10 acres · Desert Center, CA

Lake Tamarisk Desert Resort is a 55+ RV and mobile home park with large RV spaces open to all ages throughout the year. Our RV spaces feature full hookups and allow well-behaved pets for no additional charge. The park is located in the largely undeveloped Chuckwalla Valley just 2 miles north of US Hwy 10 at the Desert Center exit. Come experience our peaceful desert and mountain surroundings with amazing sunrises, sunsets, and starry skies. Amenities & Activities: Campground amenities include an air-conditioned clubhouse with TV, Wi-Fi, a lending library, games, and a pool table. There is also a heated swimming pool, spa, bathrooms with hot showers, and a coin-op laundry facility. Visitors can enjoy on-site activities such as off-roading/ATVing right outside the park, lake activities such as SUP and kayaking (SUPs and kayaks are not provided), and catch-and-release fishing. Lake Tamarisk is also home to thousands of migrating and resident birds and is an excellent spot to bird watch. Local Attractions: Chuckwalla Valley Raceway Joshua Tree National Park General Patton Memorial Museum at Chiriaco Summit 9-hole public golf course (just a block away!)

Joshua Tree Container Resort

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Custom designed by artist John Henry Jones, the Ranch House is the largest and most private suite at the Joshua Tree Container Resort, and has a large screened in front porch giving our guests a safe way to recreate in the outdoors in Theis desert wilderness area. Two queen beds are available inside the history-laden ranch house (originally homesteaded during the WWI era). It is steps away from the hot tub, pool, gym, hammock palapa and great lounging spots on the ranch.

Fireside Nomad Outpost

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Fireside Nomad Outpost is your perfect retreat for the ultimate offgrid experience. With parking sites and multiple van life glamping experiences, we offer accommodations for whatever your outdoor retreat or adventure may hold! Our site is 100% off grid with total solar power, outdoor shower and restroom, multiple desk working stations with starlink wifi for hispeed internet, community indoor and outdoor gathering areas, art supplies, board games, and even an outdoor work out area!

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Stars and Valley Boondock Campsite

1 site · RV5 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Park your vehicle under the stars looking over the Morongo Basin with the Joshua Tree National Park mountains at your back. Enjoy a campfire. Enjoy meals on the picnic table. Smell the fresh desert air. Wake to sunrise views and enjoy the changing colors with your morning brew. In the evening relax to the even more colorful sunset. Restroom available. Trash Dumpster available. RV/vehicle boondock only. No tent camping at this time. Only 5 minutes away from the Starbucks or the National Park entrance on Utah Trail, yet the sites lie on the more wild side of town and offers substantial seclusion. Two campsites available. Book both campsites for a discount and guarantee your seclusion.

Joshua Tree Container Resort

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Custom designed by artist John Henry Jones, the Ranch House is the largest and most private suite at the Joshua Tree Container Resort, and has a large screened in front porch giving our guests a safe way to recreate in the outdoors in Theis desert wilderness area. Two queen beds are available inside the history-laden ranch house (originally homesteaded during the WWI era). It is steps away from the hot tub, pool, gym, hammock palapa and great lounging spots on the ranch.

Joshua Tree Private Campsite

21 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Coachella, CA

One mile from Joshua Tree National Park southern entrance. Beautiful desert landscape nestled in by mountains. Private serene and spiritual land. Come get enlightened.

Private Hot Springs & Organic Farm

2 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Bombay Beach, CA

The desert is really lovely right now, and so are the mineral baths. We have no lodging here, so park your RV or car or set your tent up right next to outdoor hot mineral baths where pure water flows from under the desert at 124 degrees then we let it cool down to whatever temperature feels right. Only 1 group (max 5) at a time so it will always be private, and we are very conscientious of our guest's privacy, but are always available for questions via text or phone. Check in time is now 6 pm, check out time 10 am. Darkness comes now at 8:00 pm. Check out our IG here! https://www.instagram.com/hotspringsorganicfarm/ Spring is here and days now are in the 90's, nights in the 70's. Located in a rural desert setting 1 hour south of Indio, in the morning shadow of the Chocolate Mountains, this is a working farm growing 7 varieties of organic dates: medjool, barhi, khadrawi, halawi, khalas, dayri and zahidi, as well as Jamaican plum and kumquat. Ideal bath times are nighttime and early morning, and day soaks are an option too if you live locally and just want to spend a few hours soaking. We have a private driveway and fenced property and there are no nearby homes. It is an extremely safe neighborhood here...never having a single incident of theft, vandalism or intrusion in the 18 years of residence. This is where the beautiful natural hot healing waters flow out of the earth as described in the famed "Desert Magazine" article of November 1956 "Little Yellowstone on the Salton Shores". A very remarkable but little-known secret in the California desert. 18 years of date harvests have made life and residence purposeful here on this 7-acre flank of the Chocolate Mountains. Desert Magazine (1956) describes the hot water here to be "richer in mineral content than any spa water in the United States excepting those in the Yellowstone Park area. Here then was mineral water rivaling that of Spa Royat in France; Bad-Nauheim in Germany; and Marianbad in Czechoslovakia. Here was water superior to that which the royal heads of Europe had paid princely sums to use." 2-wheel drive vehicles, including cars are all one needs to reach the farm. Some wild deer in the neighborhood, but also bighorn sheep, fox, coyote, bobcat, hawks, owls, lizards, geckos and rabbits. Native artifacts have been discovered on the property and our desert nights are free of light pollution. Private hot springs on small farms are extremely rare anywhere in America, but especially within 2 and 1/2 hours of greater Los Angeles. This is a really great place to empty your head out and enjoy the lovely weather and an even better place to get and stay healthy in these unpredictable times. This place is ideally suited for health-oriented folks. No tobacco, alcohol, vaping, cannabis or drugs allowed. And in the pools no lotions, perfume, hair care products, makeup, or sunscreen. No food or glass near the pools, and we are not set up for small kids or pets. Cookstoves are okay here, just no campfires due to an excess of brush in the region. Verizon and AT&T and T Mobile phone service all work well here. We are 4 miles from Bombay Beach, 35 minutes from Mecca, 1 hour and 20 minutes from Palm Springs, 1 hour from the Coachella Music Festival location, in the direction with light traffic. 1 hour and 30 minutes from Joshua Tree south entrance, 1 hour and 10 minutes from La Quinta and 2 hours and 30 minutes from Los Angeles area and 2 hours 30 minutes from San Diego area. We are 30 minutes to Salvation Mountain/The Slabs and 1 hour 10 minutes to Painted Canyon (The Slot Canyons in the Mecca Hills). The last half mile before our gate is a dirt road that can have seasonal ruts and washboard surface from off-roaders, so passenger cars will need to take it slow but can still make it. We are not a posh resort, and because it's a farm there are a few odd structures and tools on the property, but that's just part of the art. The rock pools and hot water baths are lovely at night under the stars near the palms, and that's what this place is all about. This farm is in the low (elevation) desert, where the winter days are warm with springtime-like weather from November - March. The colder high desert areas in the Morongo Basin (Joshua Tree, 29 Palms etc.) are more popular tourist destinations, but sometimes they are so popular that the traffic can be as bad as any city, with no flowing water and the Bighorn Sheep are hiding away deep in the boulders. The low desert has nicer winter days, hot springs, flowing water, far less traffic and more places to observe wildlife. Bring flip flops, towels and flashlights.

Prairie Dog RV and Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Twentynine Palms, CA

Welcome to Prairie Dog RV And Camping! Kick back, detach, and savor your surroundings of pristine desert sunsets, moonlit sands and breathtaking mountainous views. And of course the stars being worth the price of admission! Conveniently located only 5-8 minutes driving from Twentynine Palms City Center, and just 10-12 minutes to the Joshua Tree National Park East Entrance. A more remote and private off-grid campground experience catering to all RV "Boondockers" and general camp goers alike. Neighborhood Description: Enjoy the peace and quiet of these surroundings. It's truly a relaxing experience to take in. Neighborhoods like ours allow you to really appreciate the openness and mountainous scenery of Joshua Park, the Marine Base sand dune mountains to the north and the eastern expanse into Wonder Valley. Homes are sparsely spread out in this area and there is a small privately owned Airport Strip a few blocks away. Getting Around: Enjoy the convenience of close access(5 mins) to everything Twentynine Palms City Center has to offer(restaurants, shops, cafes, etc) and the East Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park on Utah Trail Rd. WE STRONGLY advise NOT to do any kind of off-roading exploration in the neighborhood or else you do run a very good risk of getting stuck in the sand!! Please stay on all dirt road paths coming to and leaving the campground! Just a little heads up...there is one block of dirt road right before reaching the entrance to my property that is just a little bumpy, but totally fine for all vehicles to handle. Once on the property, feel free to use the circular driveway and Parking/RV Slip however way you wish-depending on how many vehicles are in your party. We are happy to Host all Class A RV vehicles and trailers up to 45' ft in length. Amenities: -Porta Potty Fully Equipped With: Water Pump Sink, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Light Sensor, Baby Wipes, Hand Soap, Toilet Paper, paper Towel -Park Style Charcoal Grill -Propane Fire Pit and Lounging Furniture -Hammock -2 Propane Tanks -Trash Receptacle -Picnic Table -Free Parking On Premises NOTE: I am not using any physical structures for Short Term Renting on this premises. Therefore, this listing is EXEMPT from any local County Short-Term Rental Ordinances.

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