Thermal

Hike desert trails and visit outdoor art installations when camping near Thermal.

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The Lovelight Ranch

The Lovelight Ranch is our 5-acre hippie paradise, centrally located in the Coachella Valley. We are near the amazing 1000 Palms Oasis and Coachella Valley Preserve for great day hikes and wildlife viewing, and also near the splendors of Joshua Tree and the high desert.  
  We are happy to offer fun & relaxing activity Experiences such as the Tepee Sound Bath experience,  DrumCircle and Didgeridoo experiences, Artistic Endeavor experiences. Sharing makes us Happy and we hope you will choose an Experience or two to enhance your visit and interests.

      We are within a half hours drive of Palm Springs, recently voted the hippest mid-sized city in the country  and Coachella, home of the Coachella and StageCoach Festivals and not so far from the ever amazing Joshua Tree Festival . 

We are also very near Sam's Hot Water Spa, a chemical free  hot springs soaking experience which is the perfect ending to a day of hiking, climbing or just sight-seeing.  We have a Pool & Deck , A Horseshoe Pit, Nice Shady Hangouts and plenty to look at in every direction.

We offer accommodations ranging from Elevated SkyDecks to SubTerrainian Glamping spots RV spaces as well as Basic Tensite camping . - Please check out our offerings for your Desert camping visits. 

Guests love staying here: "We had the most amazing time at Mikey’s place. Spiritual, reflective, and beautiful. The dogs and Rocky were the best! Mountain Views didn’t hurt (; we will definitely be back; Mikey was a welcoming and generous host. We stayed in Desert Isle and had a mystical time. You won’t regret staying here!"

Shadows play throughout the day with art and nature to fill your senses.

Far side of the Star Bed deck, bathroom is across to the left, kitchen straight through the dirt path. 

sleep on a real king bed under the stars on an elevated platform....

Rancho Capotista

Rancho Capotista is perfectly located in the desert of the coachella valley. Close to Palm Springs, Joshua Tree and the wonderful spas of Desert Hot Springs. Surrounded by conservation land, there are a lot of hiking and biking trails just across the road. The local Joshua Tree KOA is also right across the way so we get a lot of their over flow.Learn more about this land:Raw desert camping for tents, rv’s and trailers. Pick your spot anywhere on the property.  This is not glamping. Stay for the night and head out to Joshua Tree for some hiking!

Mosaic Springs Resort

MOSAIC SPRINGS RESORT

The perfect getaway in the Coachella Valley sun is waiting for you at Mosaic Springs Resort - a relaxing desert acreage between Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park. Our little piece of paradise offers beautiful views of both the San Jacinto and San Gorgonio mountains, a firepit under the stars (s’mores included), 24/7 access to the Coffee Bar next to a trickling waterfall and koi pond, hammocks, yoga areas, outdoor games, our friendly dog, Jessie,and chickens to welcome you to your vacation. Less than a mile away are world-class but affordable mineral spas, or drive a short fifteen minutes to vibrant downtown Palm Springs for shopping and sightseeing. The adventurer in you can be satisfied with nature walks, hiking, and rock climbing in nearby Joshua Tree National Park.

Experience the Desert Hot Springs area’s “energy vortex” of mineral springs, the San Andreas fault line, and windmills generating renewable energy. Be sure to keep your own energy renewed in the desert heat with evaporative coolers blowing refreshingly cool, moist air inside each tent and cold water provided in outdoor areas. In the winter months, we provide electric blankets for a cozy, comfortable sleep!  A full bath (with complete hot/cold plumbing) plus an additional half bath are provided with easy access from the tents.

We hope to see you soon at Mosaic Springs Resort - the hottest spot in Southern California!

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Matt and Diana were raised on Midwestern hospitality, and they enjoy offering it to you in a peaceful desert getaway. 
Married for 25 years, they both add their own special touches to the retreat. 
Diana's love for interior decorating flows through the areas with vibrant colors, convenient amenities and comfortable features that help you feel right at home...even in details like special treats for that late-night snack. 
You'll see Matt's creativity as a writer and producer in some original artwork and his love for unique, custom-made yard games and putting greens. 
Having launched three children into adulthood, they have looked forward to this time of using their freedom and talents to provide you with a pleasant, private place to rest and relax.

Diana's professional background spans business development, real estate and education while Matt's includes marketing, copywriting, producing and business startups.

They look forward to hosting you soon!

perfect place to play mini golf and watch the fish swim in the pond! 

Joshua Tree Private Campsite

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

Tent Cabins 1 and 2 are situated far enough apart for privacy and close enough to enjoy with another couple.

Desert Rose Collective

The Desert Rose Collective is a work in progress and is ever-changing!
This unique property is being transformed into a truly 'hip' camp.
It features a sun shade structure with a bar, an outdoor kitchen, a semi-outdoor bathroom, a shower room, and plenty of seating and shaded areas to relax and enjoy the fabulous views.
Both days and nights are amazing from the location of this unforgettable property in the canyon.
Check out additional information under our Camping,  RV, and Tent Cabin listings.
We look forward to your booking and to meeting you at the Desert Rose Collective!

Can you see the rainbow over the campground?!!!

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