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High Desert Protocol

Hosted by Tao · Yucca Valley, California
13 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 6 acres
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Clothing optional
Welcomes Hipcampers who prefer a clothing optional experience.
Welcome to High Desert Protocol, a serene 6-acre sanctuary nestled within the stunning Joshua Tree landscape. At the heart of this desert oasis lies an impressive 80-foot swimming pool and jacuzzi, seamlessly blending into the untouched surroundings. With the property adjacent to expansive public land, guests can enjoy unobstructed views that stretch for miles. This private and expansive compound is ideal for intimate gatherings, retreats, dinner parties, or simply a peaceful escape for those who seek style, seclusion, and an unparalleled desert experience. The property features two guest rental houses and a charming vintage Spartan Trailer, all available for booking via Airbnb or our website. Guests are invited to indulge in all the amenities the compound offers, including a spacious outdoor kitchen with a 20-foot concrete dining table, an outdoor bathroom, an art gallery, a hot tub, the swimming pool, and, of course, the breathtaking desert vistas. For those seeking unique accommodations, we offer two RV hookups and options to rent an on-site Airstream, a Teardrop trailer, a converted shipping container, a van, or even a sailboat with a stunning wooden interior. Additionally, guests have immediate access to hundreds of miles of trails, allowing them to explore the natural beauty of Joshua Tree right from the property—no need to drive anywhere!
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High Desert Protocol Camp

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
High Desert Protocol is located at a remote, location near Yucca Valley, Pioneertown and Joshua Tree National Park, a mile and a half up a dirt road. Bring your own tent and sleep under the desert stars on a private 6 acre compound. You get access to a shared pool and hot tub in a creative and communal environment. PLEASE NOTE BEFORE MESSAGING/BOOKING: The entire property is 18+ (no kids allowed) and the pool/hot tub area is clothing optional. It’s a 6 acre property with multiple rentals so the pool is shared with whomever has rented accommodations (including us, who live here), it is not open to the general public. Sometimes there are many guests, sometimes there are none at all. Beautiful hikes. 20ft concrete table with fully stocked shared outdoor kitchen available for your use. Creative, calm, communal place to connect with nature and other interesting humans. It's dispersed camping, so you can pick your camping spot! The most space and always available location being at the entrance of the property in a spacious dirt lot. Please be mindful to not set up camp in designated RV sites or too close to rental houses, both marked with signs. Please do not block any roads with tents or vehicles. Be aware there is a security camera pointed at the entrance to the parking lot, for privacy, camp passed the two trees in the center of the lot. A public semi-outdoor restroom and cold-water shower is also available for your use. Located in a tin building attached to a small house with a green roof, marked as "WC". Be warned we are up a dirt road that sometimes gets ruts from rain wash. Sedans without 4wd make it frequently, but drive with caution.
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Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
High Desert Protocol is located at a remote, location near Yucca Valley, Pioneertown and Joshua Tree National Park, a mile and a half up a dirt road. Bring your own RV and stay beneath the desert stars on a private 6 acre compound with access to a shared pool and hot tub in a creative and communal environment. PLEASE NOTE BEFORE MESSAGING/BOOKING: The entire property is 18+ (no kids allowed) and the pool/hot tub area is clothing optional. It’s a 6 acre property with multiple rentals so the pool is shared with whomever has rented accommodations (including us, who live here), it is not open to the general public. Sometimes there are many guests, sometimes there are none at all. Beautiful hikes. 20ft concrete table with fully stocked shared outdoor kitchen. Creative, calm, communal-a place to connect with nature and other interesting humans. This private, sprawling compound is perfect for small gatherings, retreats, dinner parties, and the perfect getaway for guests who value style, seclusion, and the ultimate desert experience. Heads up: the dirt road to the site can get rutted after rain. Sedans (even without 4WD) make it up all the time, but drive with care.
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Vanarchy 1

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft
High Desert Protocol is located at a remote, location near Yucca Valley, Pioneertown and Joshua Tree National Park, a mile and a half up a dirt road. Bring your own RV and stay beneath the desert stars on a private 6 acre compound with access to a shared pool and hot tub in a creative and communal environment. PLEASE NOTE BEFORE MESSAGING/BOOKING: The entire property is 18+ (no kids allowed) and the pool/hot tub area is clothing optional. It’s a 6 acre property with multiple rentals so the pool is shared with whomever has rented accommodations (including us, who live here), it is not open to the general public. Sometimes there are many guests, sometimes there are none at all. Beautiful hikes. 20ft concrete table w/ fully stocked shared outdoor kitchen. Creative, calm, communal-a place to connect with nature and other interesting humans. This private, sprawling compound is perfect for small gatherings, retreats, dinner parties, and the perfect getaway for guests who value style, seclusion, and the ultimate desert experience. Heads up: the dirt road to the site can get rutted after rain. Sedans (even without 4WD) make it up all the time, but drive with care.
Campfires allowed
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No electrical hookup
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Spartan Imperial Mansion Trailer

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Vintage trailer · Sleeps 2
High Desert Protocol is located at a remote, location near Yucca Valley, Pioneertown, Joshua Tree National Park, A mile and a half up a dirt road. Sleep in a secluded, private vintage trailer, location on a 6 acre compound with access to shared pool and hot tub in a creative and communal environment. Trailer has a queen bed, private bathroom camp; small kitchenette within. PLEASE NOTE BEFORE MESSAGING/BOOKING: The entire property is 18+ (no kids allowed) and the pool/hot tub area is clothing optional. It’s a 6 acre property with multiple rentals so the pool is shared with whomever has rented accommodations (including us, who live here), it is not open to the general public. Sometimes there are many guests, sometimes there are none at all. Beautiful hikes. 20ft concrete table w/ fully stocked shared outdoor kitchen. Creative, calm, communal-a place to connect with nature and other interesting humans.
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The Gallery

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Train/boxcar · Sleeps 4
A one-of-a-kind converted shipping container with a raised ceiling. Designed with an airy, artful touch that feels like stepping into a gallery space. Just outside your door, you’ll find a shared outdoor kitchen, perfect for cooking and connecting with fellow guests. A short stroll away, enjoy access to a luxurious shared bathroom, offering comfort and style after a day by the pool. This thoughtfully curated hideaway features a large soaking tub and access to the stunning shared pool and hot tub at High Desert Protocol. Set two miles up a quiet dirt road, this ever-evolving 6-acre desert compound borders public land, offering a rare sense of vastness, privacy, and possibility, perfect for seclusion and connection. PLEASE NOTE BEFORE MESSAGING/BOOKING: The pool and hot tub are not open for the general public but they are open to any of our guests staying on the compound, including us, we live here. The entire property is 18+ (no kids allowed) and the pool/hot tub area is clothing optional. The Pool The pool and jacuzzi span 80 feet, ideal for swimming laps, sunbathing, or soaking in stillness. The Jacuzzi is kept warm and ready each evening around sunset. The vibe is relaxed, clothing-optional, and deeply respectful. If you have questions, reach out anytime. Be sure to read the reviews. I hope to welcome you soon. Guest access Guests have access to the pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, art studio, walking trails from the property, and our newly launched Quonset Hut - a multipurpose event space for music, screenings, parties, and more. Other things to note Please inquire about private events. Interested in more space for more people? The entire property sleeps 16 guests.
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Silverstreak

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Vintage trailer · Sleeps 2
Tucked away 2 miles up a dirt road, this charming vintage Silverstreak trailer offers a cozy, nostalgic stay on a secluded 6-acre artist compound. It features a comfy bed and small seating area. The Silverstreak comes with access to a shared bathroom and shared outdoor kitchen. The Drew Drop offers true solitude when you want it, and easy connection when you don’t. Wander down to the pool or adventure into the hills behind the property, where hundreds of acres of pristine government land stretch endlessly—just as wild and breathtaking as anything in the national park. Please note: this is an adults-only property. No one under 18 is permitted. Guest access Guests have access to the pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, art studio, walking trails from the property, and our newly launched Quonset Hut - a multipurpose event space for music, screenings, parties, and more. There is a fire pit. You’re welcome to use it—only if there’s no wind and the weather isn’t too hot or dry. Bring your own wood and please use caution. The Pool The pool and jacuzzi span 80 feet—ideal for swimming laps, sunbathing, or soaking in stillness. The vibe is relaxed, clothing-optional, and deeply respectful. Most guests go nude in the hot tub, which is kept warm and ready each evening around sunset. We aim to foster a space of freedom, ease, and creative communion—with nature and one another. There are few rules here, but a few gentle reminders: Please rinse off before entering the pool or hot tub—no oils, sunscreen, or dirt. Be respectful, kind, and calm. This is a liberal, open environment, but we deeply value thoughtfulness. Other things to note Please inquire about private chef services, massage appointments, sound baths, full compound rentals for events/shoots/parties/etc. No photo/video shoots unless approved by High Desert Protocol. Inquire about rates. No events/parties unless approved by High Desert Protocol. We love to host parties! Inquire about rates and event planning. Smoking/vaping allowed outdoors, not indoors. Be mindful of your butts and fire risk. If you have questions, reach out anytime. Be sure to read the reviews. I hope to welcome you soon.
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Dew Drop - Cozy Retro Trailer

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Vintage trailer · Sleeps 1
The space Tucked away 2 miles up a dirt road, this charming renovated 1955 “canned ham” trailer offers a cozy, nostalgic stay on a secluded 6-acre artist compound. It features a comfy bed and small seating area. The Dew Drop comes with access to a shared bathroom and shared outdoor kitchen. The Drew Drop offers true solitude when you want it, and easy connection when you don’t. Wander down to the pool or adventure into the hills behind the property, where hundreds of acres of pristine government land stretch endlessly—just as wild and breathtaking as anything in the national park. Please note: this is an adults-only property. No one under 18 is permitted. Guest access Guests have access to the pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, art studio, walking trails from the property, and our newly launched Quonset Hut - a multipurpose event space for music, screenings, parties, and more. There is a fire pit. You’re welcome to use it—only if there’s no wind and the weather isn’t too hot or dry. Bring your own wood and please use caution. The Pool The pool and jacuzzi span 80 feet—ideal for swimming laps, sunbathing, or soaking in stillness. The vibe is relaxed, clothing-optional, and deeply respectful. Most guests go nude in the hot tub, which is kept warm and ready each evening around sunset. We aim to foster a space of freedom, ease, and creative communion—with nature and one another. There are few rules here, but a few gentle reminders: Please rinse off before entering the pool or hot tub—no oils, sunscreen, or dirt. Be respectful, kind, and calm. This is a liberal, open environment, but we deeply value thoughtfulness. Other things to note Please inquire about private chef services, massage appointments, sound baths, full compound rentals for events/shoots/parties/etc. No photo/video shoots unless approved by High Desert Protocol. Inquire about rates. No events/parties unless approved by High Desert Protocol. We love to host parties! Inquire about rates and event planning. Smoking/vaping allowed outdoors, not indoors. Be mindful of your butts and fire risk. If you have questions, reach out anytime. Be sure to read the reviews. I hope to welcome you soon.
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The Library

Cabin · Sleeps 2
Welcome to a sanctuary for reflection, creativity, and stillness. This thoughtfully curated hideaway features a large soaking tub and access to the stunning shared pool and hot tub at High Desert Protocol. Set two miles up a quiet dirt road, this ever-evolving 6-acre desert compound borders public land—offering a rare sense of vastness, privacy, and possibility, perfect for seclusion and connection. (Interested in a full buyout? The entire property sleeps 16 guests. Inquire for details.) The space PLEASE NOTE BEFORE MESSAGING/BOOKING: The pool and hot tub are not open for the general public but they are open to any of our guests staying on the compound, including us we live here. The entire property is 18+ (no kids allowed) and the pool/hot tub area is clothing optional. The Library is a dreamscape for lovers, thinkers, and seekers—a place where beauty, privacy, and adventure meet. Tucked away from the rest of the compound, The Library offers true solitude when you want it, and easy connection when you don’t. Wander up to the shared pool, jacuzzi, and outdoor kitchen, or disappear into the hills behind the property, where hundreds of acres of pristine government land stretch endlessly.. Inside, you’ll find a full kitchen, a king bed, a sumptuous bathroom with a double rain shower, and a massive soaking tub perfect for long, luxurious baths. The Pool The pool and jacuzzi span 80 feet—ideal for swimming laps, sunbathing, or soaking in stillness. The Jacuzzi is kept warm and ready each evening around sunset. The vibe is relaxed, clothing-optional, and deeply respectful. If you have questions, reach out anytime. Be sure to read the reviews. I hope to welcome you soon. Guest access Guests have access to the pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, art studio, walking trails from the property, and our newly launched Quonset Hut - a multipurpose event space for music, screenings, parties, and more. Other things to note Please inquire about private chef services, massage appointments, sound baths, full compound rentals for events/shoots/parties/etc. No photo/video shoots unless approved by High Desert Protocol. Inquire about rates. No events/parties unless approved by High Desert Protocol. We love to host parties! Inquire about rates and event planning.
Campfires allowed
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94% Recommend89 ratings · 74 reviews

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Yucca Valley, San Bernardino, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in September 2024
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