Mardi-Gras Manor
Hosted by Jon · Newberry Springs, California
4 sites · RV, Tent · 20 acres
Near Mojave National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Mojave National Preserve Headquarters Visitor Center.
Big rig-friendly
Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
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100% Recommend12 ratings · 11 reviews
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property and will definitely return when we are in the area. Jon B was a welcoming, communicative, friendly, and informative host. We appreciate all that he did for us.
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Mark R.
4 reviews
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· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Space 2
Jon is so friendly and welcoming! His land has tons of available activities and shared spaces for socializing and the sites are well dispersed around his swimming hole. I was only passing through for one night but it was a hot afternoon and my dog got to cool off swimming while I took an available paddle board out on the water. I will have to come back for a longer stay sometime.
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Matthew R.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Space 4
Jon's land was remote and quiet. He was very helpful. He was always a text away. It was nice to cool off in the water. Site is also close to gas stations if anything else was needed. We appreciate Jon and his hospitality.
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Leticia R.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
30 ft travel trailer ·
Space 2
We enjoyed our stay and Capt. Jon was a fantastic host. Stayed in spot 2 and not only had the pleasure of a beautiful sunset and serenading by the bull frogs, but the morning serenity was also fantastic. We will definitely come back again. Thank you Capt. Jon.
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Michael F.
2 reviews
We had a fantastic stay at Capt. Jon's property! The location was absolutely beautiful, and Capt. Jon was such a great host very friendly and welcoming. Our dog had the best time running around and swimming. It really felt like the perfect getaway for us. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a fun and relaxing camping experience!
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Mike M.
2 reviews
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· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Space #4 "A" & "B"
Jons place was amazing. He really lets you take advantage of all the perks of his land. The little lake was so refreshing in the heat. He lets you drive around and see where you want to camp and it really feels like dispersed camping. My wife and I will definitely be coming back! Thanks Jon!
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Andrea V.
7 months on Hipcamp
Madri Gras is a magical oasis in the high desert. Capt Jon has amassed an eclectic collection of interesting objects. He is an interesting character, very nice and informative. The pond attracts birds and has at least one turtle that will pop its head out every once and awhile. The pond floor is a little mucky, so bring water shoes if that bothers you. The pond is the deepest at 7ft near the island. He’s got a zip line into the pond, boats, paddle boards to use. I recommend bringing some inner tubes or pool lounge floaties. It was 90 degrees and the pond was cool and refreshing. This place would be better with a crew, so bring friends!!
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Natalie D.
2 reviews
If you love the high desert, or you simply must travel through, Jon's place is a unique experience.
Here's a lake where you'd least expect to find it.
Jon was once a sea captain who did sea floor explorations. He recalled it as a pretty exciting experience of what they were finding.
A fleet of little boats pose in various evocative attitudes on the spring-fed pond/lake. He acquired them from a Longbeach warehouse being torn down, where he was told he could take whatever he wanted. These boats were ready at one time to cruise around the pond and now add to a singular imaginal setting.
Ducks live on this small lake; geese land occasionally. The whole place is remarkably out in the desert. The spring that dates back some years has become this lake fixed up with a simple lively fountain amidst the boats lounging in and around it. A ladder is set up for swimmers to climb out.
There's a small laundromat, solar power and lots of wild interesting stuff. Jon himself is the most interesting. You'll probably meet him, though he'll respect your mood to go.
Jon studied geography, geology. A self-described talker with a philosophical bent, we found him to be a great listener as well.
When asked how someone who lived so long a sailor on the open sea can move to the baron high desert, Jon says they're the same: No sane? Sensible? person would live in either place.
Both are vast, largely empty of humans, and beautiful.
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Virginia B.
2 reviews
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· April 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Space #2 "A" & "B"
It's a funky, eclectic experience. The host has done a lot to make the place fun. From the camp bar with games to the zip line to the watercraft, the site is an all-in-one, stay-and-play adventure. As the listing states, this is NOT a child-friendly camp, but our dog loved it! We had a blast learning to pedal boat, doing some stargazing, and watching the geese.
Stefany H.
22 reviews
Somehow I was booked in after the hosts season had ended. I arrived late, but my host Jon was so nice and accommodating. He escorted me to a site by the lake and helped me hookup. My stay was a very restful time.
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Nancy S.
3 reviews
I didn’t get to stay at Jon’s place due to some communication problems. I booked late in the day for the same night. However he was very nice about resolving the issue of refund from the instant booking. It hasn’t gone through yet but he has been very good at communicating about it.
I will say his place is quite off the beaten path and while my directions said I was there I’m not sure I ever found it. It took me to the address stated but I don’t think it could possibly be the right place as it was a derelict place that didn’t look like it could support camping and no one was there, so my guess was the gps lead me astray!
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Sheri T.
9 reviews
Location
Newberry Springs, San Bernardino, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Jon B.
Joined in April 2024Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 21 hours
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