The best dog-friendly RV campgrounds near Palm Desert, California

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Palm Desert

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5 nights at BASECAMP Joshua Tree

We had a nice flat site and the owner’s accommodated our last-minute request to change sites away from the park gate. The camp backs up to a city park with a dog park which was great. Very close to the JTNP West park entrance and we found it very easy to go in and out of the parks while we were there.

5 nights at BASECAMP Joshua Tree

The location was as described All hookups worked correctly and amenities were clean

2 nights at Shadow Hills RV Resort

I booked two nights at Shadow Hill’s on a whim, just to get my bearings and figure out my next stay. I enjoyed my first night so much I decided to stay the full week. They have a variety of spots- grass, pavement, tent camping and trailers for rent. I got a sweet little spot near their pond and walking path - perfect for my dog’s early morning walk. The environment is charming - lots of chirping birds, the sounds of running water from the fountain, etc., and the grounds are nicely curated in the communal space. The stay also includes a pool, hot tub, workout and media rooms. Their bathrooms are a little dated, but clean and serve their purpose. And lastly, the staff is very friendly and helpful. For the price of booking, this is definitely a worthwhile stop.

1 night at BASECAMP Joshua Tree

Great friendly and informed host, all needed. Not a pretty campground- a very flat sand lot but has showers, toilets and laundry. A few touches; fire pits, games, and yoga on Saturdays.

Weekend Trip to BASECAMP Joshua Tree

I took my wife and cousin here after an afternoon of climbing in Indian Cove for dinner, relaxation by a campfire, a good night's rest, and breakfast in the morning. Three out of those four goals were achieved! Our campsite was spacious enough for two cars, two tents, and a picnic table/bench. We had access to running water, a toilet and shower, and a dishwashing sink, too! Unfortunately, these sites are located adjacent to what seemed to be a parking garage for an apartment complex, and different cars, or possibly one car, blasted loud music at 02:00, disturbing our sleep. Additionally, the wifi is basically non-existent. It's not that we care to have wifi while camping, but it is advertised in the booking, and it was either too slow to load anything or consistently disconnecting. Overall, the check-in and check out processes were organized and efficient, and we found our camp site to be clean and perfectly sized for our needs! We would certainly camp here again, but we would hope for a lot farther away from the fence for a more peaceful night's rest. You also have access to a basketball and court if you want to hoop!

2 nights at BASECAMP Joshua Tree

Josh was very quick to respond to my questions. Nice, easy place to stay at.

3 nights at BASECAMP Joshua Tree

Great space to relax before going out Adventuring. Location is really convenient for getting to the National Park. Clean campground, bathroom and shower. Felt safe as a solo camper

1 night at Shadow Hills RV Resort

Super easy, super safe, super clean. To start off, the campsite texted us checkin instructions, gate codes, bathroom codes etc. it was wonderful because we checked in late. Our packet was waiting for us on the office billion board with a map that was very easy to follow. Hookups worked great. Our site was clean. The bathrooms were awesome and included shampoo, conditioner and soap. When we went to check out, they reminded us that since it was before 11, we could leave the trash at the site and they would collect it. 100% recommend this site.

Weekend Trip to BASECAMP Joshua Tree

The property is clean and simple with a nice community feel, the camp host is awesome and very helpful.

Weekend Trip to BASECAMP Joshua Tree

Brye our camp host was amazing!!! So helpful, kind and laid back. The facility was centrally located, clean and organized.

Weekend Trip to BASECAMP Joshua Tree

Met the host when I pulled in and showed me to my spot. Talked through any questions I had. Close to the park entrance. Would stay again!

1 night at Rancho Esquandolas

We camped next to the Quonset Hut. Nice level spot. Very quiet and private. Our dog loved the off leash time. 30 amp service was nice as was water access although not needed since our tank was full. Todd was very responsive to all questions.

3 nights at BASECAMP Joshua Tree

Great place, even better than expected! Great communication from start to finish, easy to find, fantastic location (very close to the small downtown and one of the Joshua Tree NP entrances). The site was spacious, hookups great, and a huge bonus to have a large park with playgrounds next door! Would definitely stay again in the future!

Weekend Trip to BASECAMP Joshua Tree

This is a RV park with different options for hookups or dry camping . It was quiet and peaceful. There is no front office to direct people but a envelope with my name , instructions, wifi code and a key to use the faucet at our site was on the bulletin board. The site is small but since there were not many people there it was fine. A portable fireplace and picnic bench set were at our site. There are restrooms, a shower with hot water and a sink for washing dishes. Also they have a covered area with picnic benches , a laundry room and a microwave. It was close to the west entrance of Joshua Tree NP. I would definitely stay here again !

3 nights at Rancho Esquandolas

We spent 3 nights at this vineyard and enjoyed the complete privacy with beautiful mountain/vineyard views. Todd was quick to respond to a couple of questions and his directions were easy to follow for finding the spacious RV spot with full hook-ups making the rural location very pleasant. ATT and Verizon cell service were both very good on the property. Our 2 dogs loved the off-leash paths and were really intrigued by vineyard "guard coyote"! We also enjoyed offsite hiking with our pups -- Pacific Crest Trail access just 15 mins away and we highly recommend William Heise County Park near Julian. We agree with other reviewer that water pressure was weak so we used RV water pump for showers to work-around. It would be nice to get some of the older junk removed around the RV site but this is common with owners having much to do maintaining large acreage so just appreciate that Todd shares his special place on Hipcamp.

2 nights at BASECAMP Joshua Tree

Very clean, quiet, level and nice bathroom. Laundry facilities are great!

4 nights at BASECAMP Joshua Tree

This was a first time campground for us. And we can’t wait to come back! The camp host, Brye, was super attentive from the time we checked in and all throughout our stay. He gave us helpful suggestions, accommodated our large group, came by to check in periodically and made sure we had everything we needed. The best host experience we’ve had! The grounds are clean, spacious and well-maintained. We especially loved the covered pavilion with lights so we could gather our large group together for our Thanksgiving meal. As an added bonus, there is a baseball field, basketball court, skate park and dog run adjacent to the property which makes it extra fun for kids. We have already recommended this campground to our friends. See you again soon!

Weekend Trip to Rancho Esquandolas

Nice, beautiful, and secluded. Had a fun time great for hikes and relaxing. Stars are amazing!