The best waterfall campgrounds near Joshua Tree, California

Looking to camp near Joshua Tree, California and explore stunning waterfalls? Look no further! Hipcamp offers over 520 options specifically tailored to your preference. With an average price per night of $55 and options as low as $5, you'll find the perfect campsite to fit your budget. Check out top-rated campsites like Diana's Descanso Camp (138 reviews), Bowen Springs Camp Retreat (127 reviews), and Creekside Vintage Camp (80 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as showers, toilets, and campfires, and take part in activities like fishing, hiking, and paddling. Start planning your camping adventure today!

99% (106)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Creekside Vintage Cabins w/hot tubs

99%

(139)

34mi from Joshua Tree · 3 sites · Lodging · Forest Falls, CA

Two Cabins to choose from, each with its own vintage charm. Both on the same dirt road across the street from each other, separate properties, both with their own private hot tubs, kitchen, claw foot tub in bathroom, heating. Rent separate or rent both and bring your friends! Here are the special additions at each cabin: Creekside Cabin: 468 sq. ft, a beautiful deck backing up to the national forest, with propane fire pit(you supply your own propane tank), and charcoal bbq(you bring your own charcoal), overlooking fresh water creek, outdoor shower, large fireplace, open floor plan, living room with cozy queen bed, open to upstairs loft 2 full beds, and a twin bed. This cabin has the option to add the vintage trailer in the driveway June - October only as an additional space. Does not have electricity, bathroom or heating for $75 per day. Trailer not available other times of the year due to cold night temps. Vintage 1937 Cabin: larger indoor space 1304 sq. ft. , a rock front patio, Wood stove in living room, open to upstairs loft 2 full beds, private large bedroom with another wood stove w/ queen bed and twin fold out couch, laundry room, enclosed patio with gas bbq, and a charcoal bbq on front patio(you supply your own charcoal).. Both cabins: Require 4 wheel drive and chains or two wheel drive and chains during winter storm snow days due to remote location. Big falls waterfall is just a short hike away, as well as the trailhead for Vivian creek Trail. Come spend time nestled in the Coulter Pines, oaks, and maple trees. Your neighbors are raccoons, and bears, property is situated on the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest at the top of the mountain. You truly feel like you're in the high Sierras just 1.5 hours from Los Angeles. Big Bear Lake is a 45 minute drive away. In town you will find Elkhorn General Store and El Mexicano Mexican Restaurant, both close early:). San Bernardino County Short Term Residential Rental Unit Permit CESTRP-2022-00524

2. San Bernardino National Forest

94%

(151)

863 sites · La Quinta, California

Test your summiting skills on some of Southern California's most picturesque peaks.

Pets

Potable water

Toilets

Looking to camp near Joshua Tree, California and explore stunning waterfalls? Look no further! Hipcamp offers over 520 options specifically tailored to your preference. With an average price per night of $55 and options as low as $5, you'll find the perfect campsite to fit your budget. Check out top-rated campsites like Diana's Descanso Camp (138 reviews), Bowen Springs Camp Retreat (127 reviews), and Creekside Vintage Camp (80 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as showers, toilets, and campfires, and take part in activities like fishing, hiking, and paddling. Start planning your camping adventure today!

99% (106)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Creekside Vintage Cabins w/hot tubs

99%

(139)

34mi from Joshua Tree · 3 sites · Lodging · Forest Falls, CA

Two Cabins to choose from, each with its own vintage charm. Both on the same dirt road across the street from each other, separate properties, both with their own private hot tubs, kitchen, claw foot tub in bathroom, heating. Rent separate or rent both and bring your friends! Here are the special additions at each cabin: Creekside Cabin: 468 sq. ft, a beautiful deck backing up to the national forest, with propane fire pit(you supply your own propane tank), and charcoal bbq(you bring your own charcoal), overlooking fresh water creek, outdoor shower, large fireplace, open floor plan, living room with cozy queen bed, open to upstairs loft 2 full beds, and a twin bed. This cabin has the option to add the vintage trailer in the driveway June - October only as an additional space. Does not have electricity, bathroom or heating for $75 per day. Trailer not available other times of the year due to cold night temps. Vintage 1937 Cabin: larger indoor space 1304 sq. ft. , a rock front patio, Wood stove in living room, open to upstairs loft 2 full beds, private large bedroom with another wood stove w/ queen bed and twin fold out couch, laundry room, enclosed patio with gas bbq, and a charcoal bbq on front patio(you supply your own charcoal).. Both cabins: Require 4 wheel drive and chains or two wheel drive and chains during winter storm snow days due to remote location. Big falls waterfall is just a short hike away, as well as the trailhead for Vivian creek Trail. Come spend time nestled in the Coulter Pines, oaks, and maple trees. Your neighbors are raccoons, and bears, property is situated on the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest at the top of the mountain. You truly feel like you're in the high Sierras just 1.5 hours from Los Angeles. Big Bear Lake is a 45 minute drive away. In town you will find Elkhorn General Store and El Mexicano Mexican Restaurant, both close early:). San Bernardino County Short Term Residential Rental Unit Permit CESTRP-2022-00524

2. San Bernardino National Forest

94%

(151)

863 sites · La Quinta, California

Test your summiting skills on some of Southern California's most picturesque peaks.

Pets

Potable water

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Joshua Tree

Stories from the community

H

Honey

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Creekside Vintage Cabins w/hot tubs

Beautiful cabin with everything we needed! Loved exploring the creek and nearby waterfall. Hot tub was great too! Plenty of bedding and cooking supplies. Feels more like a well stocked air b&b than a camping or even glamping experience which was perfect for what we needed. Overall a peaceful and serene experience thank you <3

K

Kim

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Creekside Vintage Cabins w/hot tubs

A great place to go if you want to get away without totally unplugging. Jami was very thoughtful in making sure that everything was provided. I came with 8 people, and there was enough room to comfortably fit everyone without too much running into each other. The beds were great, and extra blankets were provided just in case. There was also a washer and dryer, which I wasn't expecting. There's only one bathroom, so there was a little maneuvering with that. The Wi-Fi worked great, even with all of us connected. There is a heater but no AC, although the ceiling fans, along with opening the windows, really helped with the heat. Not to mention, it was cooler outside. The only problem was the bugs, like mosquitoes, since we were here in the summer. There's a stream about a 2-minute walk from the cabin, and I'm pretty sure I could hear it even from inside. There's also a bigger waterfall that was about a 20-minute walk/hike. The area was absolutely beautiful—trees everywhere. You could see squirrels running around, birds in the morning, and at night it was so peaceful and quiet.

S

Sacha

November 2024

5 nights at Creekside Vintage Cabins w/hot tubs

The cabin was lovely and the surroundings breathtaking. Loved the hottub, the creek and the squirrels. We played games, took walks, watched movies (there is an extensive collection of dvd's and a dvd player) and read books. Jami was amazing, very responsive and ready to answer any questions we had. This is a quirky and very sweet cabin, which does mean that sometimes you need to improvise and not be bothered by small inconveniences, such as blunt knives. We were not, it added to its charm.

A

Ali

November 2024

Group trip

2 nights at Creekside Vintage Cabins w/hot tubs

Absolutely charming and enchanting cabin!! Right by a beautiful running creek with gorgeous views and privacy. Super cozy and romantic space and so picturesque. Can’t wait to come back for future trips!!

A

Angelina

November 2024

With kids

Weekend Trip to Creekside Vintage Cabins w/hot tubs

We loved the cabin! We stayed at her other property last year and decided to try this one and it did not disappoint. Spacious enough for our fam of four but still super cozy with lovely rustic detailing (and a great fireplace). We will be back.