1 / 16

Salton Ocotillo Dunes

Hosted by Kevin · Thermal, California

12 guests max

100%

·

4 reviews

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Private quarter acre campsite with a large fire pit, paved road to the entrance and access to Truckhaven and Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area directly from the property. Surrounded by picturesque beach sand dunes, mountains, canyons and some of the state’s best off-roading, you can park your vehicle around the fire ring and set up a group camp with friends or book for some peaceful family time under the stars of the lower Colorado Desert. If you are in the area to see the Salton Sea, this site is 7 miles to the water.Campfires are allowed! At times the wind will blow sand into the firepit. It is advised to bring a shovel to clear the firepit out in case this happens. There are no toilets or water so campers will need to bring their own accommodations. RVs, trailers and sprinter vans work great for this site but tent camping is fine. Pack in and pack out policy applies. You will be given the address, GPS coordinates and markers to the property upon booking. Things to do and amenities nearby: -Hiking, and designated off-roading areas are located directly from the property! -Try your skills at off-roading with well-labeled obstacles at varying difficulty levels at Truckhaven 4x4 Training Area, 1.8 miles away. Includes restrooms and picnic tables with shade structures. -Chevron, Coffee Bean, KFC, Taco Bell, Cinnabon, Dollar Tree, Alamo restaurant, West Shores Market and all the supplies you need are 2.5 miles away. -Make a stop at California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea, 7 miles away to reach the shoreline. -Explore unique plateau geography with an all-wheel drive Subaru type vehicle or stock 4WD vehicle - the trail starts right down the road at Borrego Salton Sea Way. In our opinion, this is the best easy climb, family adventure your kids will not forget, to reach stunning vistas of Truckhaven and connect to dozens of easy-to-moderate trails a short half mile off of paved road. -Visit the Borrego Badlands and Font’s Point, known as the Grand Canyon of the west, 16 miles away -Get dinner and have some night life fun at Red Earth Casino 9 miles away.

Select a site

Filter by

RV/tent sites

1 site

Instant book

Salton Ocotillo Dunes

100%

(5)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 12 · Vehicles under 45 ft

Campfires are allowed! At times the wind will blow sand into the firepit. It is advised to bring a shovel to clear the firepit out in case this happens. There are no toilets or water so campers will need to bring their own accommodations. RVs, trailers and sprinter vans work great for this site but tent camping is fine. Pack in and pack out policy applies. You will be given the address, GPS coordinates and markers to the property upon booking. Things to do and amenities nearby: -Hiking, and designated off-roading areas are located directly from the property! -Try your skills at off-roading with well-labeled obstacles at varying difficulty levels at Truckhaven 4x4 Training Area, 1.8 miles away. Includes restrooms and picnic tables with shade structures. -Chevron, Coffee Bean, KFC, Taco Bell, Cinnabon, Dollar Tree, Alamo restaurant, West Shores Market and all the supplies you need are 2.5 miles away. -Make a stop at California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea, 7 miles away to reach the shoreline. -Explore unique plateau geography with an all-wheel drive Subaru type vehicle or stock 4WD vehicle - the trail starts right down the road at Borrego Salton Sea Way. In our opinion, this is the best easy climb, family adventure your kids will not forget, to reach stunning vistas of Truckhaven and connect to dozens of easy-to-moderate trails a short half mile off of paved road. -Visit the Borrego Badlands and Font’s Point, known as the Grand Canyon of the west, 16 miles away -Get dinner and have some night life fun at Red Earth Casino 9 miles away.

Campfires allowed

No toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

from

$18

/ night

for NaN guests

Reviews

100% Recommend5 ratings · 4 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Tent ·

Salton Ocotillo Dunes

Simple, great, secluded spot to camp out in the desert. Had a nice hike in Calcite slot canyon and overnight on the way into Baja.

T

Tim L.

8 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Perfect Spot

Tent · Group trip ·

Salton Ocotillo Dunes

Had a great time tent/car camping here! Make sure to use google maps, Apple Maps only took me to the start of the road. Great little spot easily accessible. Close to the gas station that has all your needs! Would stay here again!

Diego P.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Salton Ocotillo Dunes

Wide open space and easy to find! Kevin was super responsive and informative.

C

Connaly A.

2 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent ·

Salton Ocotillo Dunes

Was a little difficult to differentiate between campsites, but the coordinates helped. Super private and great sunset and sunrise. Would be great for offroading.

K

Kate W.

1 year on Hipcamp

Location

Thermal, Imperial, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Kevin C.

Joined in November 2023

Salton Ocotillo Dunes

Select a site

RV/tent sites

Salton Ocotillo Dunes

Reviews

Location

Hosted by Kevin C.

Things to do nearby

Similar campgrounds nearby

Popular searches in California