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- Twentynine Palms
"Apocalypse Wow"- Tent Site
Hosted by Derek · Twentynine Palms, California
4 guests max
Near Joshua Tree National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Oasis Visitor Center.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 34 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-through site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No fifth wheels and toy haulers
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Super Strict
Minimum nights: 2 nights
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
During your trip
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Fun Tent Site on a Funky Plot
94%
(17)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Reviews
95% Recommend21 ratings · 16 reviews
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· March 2026
26 ft pop-up camper ·
Fun Tent Site on a Funky Plot
Cool place to visit ! Loved the little lantern hut thing . Great place to stay for a couple days while visiting Joshua Tree Park. Felt safe. Lots of old junk everywhere kinda added to the apocalypse vibes 😆
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Duncan J.
2 reviews
This place is an epic campsite if you’re a creative solo or group looking for something a little edgy. It certainly satiated my (wild) aesthetic desires, and hankering to dance by the fire. The location is great for access to the north side of Joshua Tree National park and is not far to Pioneertown and Joshua Tree if you want some great food and night life. Sweet as!
Cherie A.
2 reviews
I spent two nights on Memorial Day weekend with my 10 year old son who loves to scavenge for trinkets, and he was entertained the entire time. He also loved the micro structure as a hangout spot. I got what I was hoping for out of this site and had a nice stay. Super quiet with good stargazing and privacy. Very easy to get to Joshua Tree National Park, and many amenities close by. Derek was helpful and communicative, so we felt great about the whole experience.
Orion B.
8 reviews
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· April 2024
23 ft campervan ·
Fun Tent Site on a Funky Plot
Site was in a really convenient location near Joshua tree which was nice. Lots of space and a he sky view at night was pretty, saw some pretty cool shooting stars, constellations etc. def heed the description of you are bringing pets. Lots of glass and nails around so not great to let your pets roam freely
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Mallory P.
2 reviews
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· April 2023
Couldn’t have picked out a better spot. It feels totally secluded and the vibe of the space was perfect for a Joshua tree getaway. The park and shops were about 2 miles away which wasn’t bad at all. Very much loved the space and you can tell work was put into it.
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Manuel E.
8 reviews
This campsite is just as described. We were fascinated by the debris and old stuff on the lot.
Do not bring dogs or children to this campsite since there is so much broken glass and rusty nails. I think it will be an amazing spot, once they get it cleaned up. We only stayed one night due to the base lights. It was difficult to see the stars because the military base lights are prominent.
Michele M.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2023
This is a good and somewhat interesting site where we ultimately had a great time. The campsite itself was as described which is a bit of a mixed bag - the amenities of the site itself were great: the platform (where we rolled out our yoga mats and did a little practice), the fire pit, benches, work table and the wind break were really great and helpful. But as Derek let us know, the outlying part of the site is a little trashy which at first is kind of odd but not terrible and clearly Derek is working to clean it up. The only tough part for us was that it was quite windy. That said, the open desert views, the sunrise and sunset and the amazing array of stars were fabulous. We had a really fun time just being in the desert. Derek was great and gave us a ton of info before we arrived.
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Stewart W.
2 reviews
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· March 2023
Fun and funky! Loved it!
Felt nice to be out in the open desert. Derek was great to work with, and gave very detailed instructions, which was most helpful.
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Steve P.
2 reviews
Great, quite spot! Lots of interesting apocalyptic artifacts to create some wild desert art. We had no trouble with locating the site, thanks to Derek’s details. Check in-out was nice and easy and flexible.
Thanks so much Derek! We will be back 🤙🏼
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Sylvia K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2022
Unique location, and expertly curated. The time and effort continuously invested into the property really stands out. Expansive views, "Mad Max" aesthetic, minimalist but comfortable and functional amenities; it feels much more remote than the surprisingly short hop back downtown for supplies would suggest. Absolutely love it, would DEFINITELY stay there again.
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Josh S.
2 reviews
Great low key campsite to get away from it all. Really liked the van set up at the end of the site which served as a hang out area during the day & night for us. We were able to find plenty of firewood scattered throughout the site. We loved the ‘end of the earth’ vibe. What more do you need?
Derek reached out before, during & after our visit to see if we needed anything which was a sign of a great host.
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Sean R.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2022
Loved it! Cozy, unique privacy, cool vibes. Definitely recommend
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Chelsea P.
4 years on Hipcamp
My group and I had an absolute blast on Derek's property! It's definitely rustic and not for the faint of heart but that made us love it all the more. Having the van/platform/pallet wall to store our supplies in was clutch as was the firepit and free (gatherable) firewood. And hunting for treasures on the 5 acres was definitely a highlight. We made such great memories at this site with 4 humans and 2 furbabies and will be back next time we're in 29 Palms. Derek was also super helpful and responsive! And we were close enough to the 29 Palms JTNP entrance that we could leave mid-day and then drive back for sunset- very convenient!
Lyndsey S.
2 reviews
We had a great time at the Little Lantern! It's a great spot that feels far away enough from town to have solitude, but not so far that you can't easily get to town. The micro cabin itself is sturdy, cute and original. It's able to be latched from inside and outside. Since we went in the winter, the sun warming up the cabin in the morning was great. There's also a great platform for keeping your stuff out of the sand or for hanging up a hammock. The vault toilet is well built and convenient. There are 2 fire rings and a grate for cooking on. Plenty of scrap wood around for burning. There are wooden chairs and benches to sit around the fire. The sky is so clear and beautiful at night. The host is friendly and communicative. Everything was as described in the listing. Thanks, Derek!
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Rachel G.
2 reviews
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· January 2022
We loved camping on Derek's land... and its close proximity to Joshua Tree! The spot is just as it is described. If you dig more remote places without a ton of fancy amenities or people around, this is the place for you. Derek is such a nice guy and is so prompt and detailed with his communication. The structures he has built on the land are delightfully eccentric and one-of-a-kind. There are so many small details to look at and appreciate! A huge unanticipated bonus was the free firewood and hours of "treasure hunting" through all of the remaining debris on the property. There are so many cool, vintage finds to be uncovered! I didn't want to stop searching. Overall great spot and I can't wait to see what other cool stuff Derek does with it. It's newly listed, so slide into those reservations before more people catch wind of this gem!
Tracy H.
3 reviews
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· November 2021
Fun, quirky spot. Perfect distance from Joshua Tree NP- approx 15 mins from Oasis Visitor Center (twentynine palms entrance). Plenty of space to set up your tent, or sleep in the van, or in the new structure Derek built (see pictures). Phone service wasn’t an issue. Had a nice fire and star gazed. Bring your own water, trash bags, and toilet paper. Derek has some on site but for emergency/personal use only. Funky outhouse for bathroom. Definitely not for everyone but I loved it. Derek is working on the space; maintaining its character while cleaning up the land. I enjoyed walking around the property and uncovering pieces of the past. Derek is a friendly, communicative host. Definitely will be back!
Bailey C.
2 reviews
Location
Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Derek D.
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