- Yucca Valley
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Rig suitability
Vehicles under 25 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
Back-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
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
6 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Cooking equipment present
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
No wifi
Laundry absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 2 nights
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 3 vehicles
2WD accessible
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RV/tent sites
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Ambassador Site
100%
(28)Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Reviews
99% Recommend44 ratings · 34 reviews
Area is exactly as described. You will see the lights of Yucca Valley from your campsite but it is far enough away to not be a bother. The site was very clean. We were tent camping and setup our tent on the deck itself at the Upper site. Easy to navigate to. Stars were beautiful and the moon really added to the desert camping experience. Saw an owl land on a Joshua Tree late at night while sitting around the fire. This is not "middle of nowhere" - there are houses and other people nearby but you are far enough away from them all to really get into the desert vibe of camping. Too cool. Would definitely stay again. Firepit had tools and a cover. Picnic table very useful.
easy to find, quiet site with beautiful views. exactly as described
I loved this property so much! Private and beautiful I very highly recommend! Hosts were easy to work with. So close to the park.
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· April 2026
Amazing Spot!
23 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Desert Ambassador - Upper Site
This site was great! Such beautiful landscape, and we loved the added deck and fire ring. The nearby towns, shops, and restaurants were great and it was very well located. Would 100% recommend
If you are seeking a desert camping experience, you'll get that here! Joshua trees, scorpions, beautiful sunsets & sunrises, surrounded by mountains and a valley.
We were expecting a private and primitive experience, and we got half of that! We really enjoyed the fire ring and were even able to safely make small fires on very windy nights.
We brought our portable loo, an awning for shade, slept in our car, and had plenty of firewood to cook and enjoy the evenings.
I did wish the picnic table were better cared for -- it ripped my clothing, just from sitting on it.
The space isn't truly private, and while this may not bother you for multiple reasons, because we are tent/car campers, this was an issue. What we noticed are a few houses that overlook the location, and on our second morning, a pair of folks who were not staying at the other camp were enjoying a walk through the area.
Getting to the site was easy in a Subaru Crosstrek. Just two enormous potholes just before the pull in. We used a couple of large rocks to level the car for sleeping.
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· March 2026
12 ft rooftop tent ·
Desert Ambassador - Upper Site
This was a great place to camp. We had plenty of space and privacy while surrounded by beautiful Joshua Trees. The sunsets were amazing. I highly recommend it!! Max was awesome and easy to communicate with! Perfect!
So glad I found this spot, as much as I love J-Tree, getting a campsite on the weekend always felt stressful and Airbnb's weren't the nature experience I craved. Competitively priced with the in-park camping spots without the feeling of being crowded in with other campers.
The campsite is in a prime location only ~5 minutes from the Yucca Valley Walmart (a frequent pit stop for me) and not far from the park entrance . Beautiful plot of land out of earshot of neighbors, with nice views of the valley.
Just know what you're signing up for as a primitive camp, the only true minus for me was the low din of road noise from the nearby highway. I think that was balanced out by the lack of potentially noisy neighbors which you can experience in the park.
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· February 2026
22 ft campervan ·
Desert Ambassador - Upper Site
Serene location with incredible views and private. Having the flat deck is great. Will need to go back in better weather! Accommodating and communicative hosts.
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· February 2026
25 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Desert Ambassador - Upper Site
Nice spot. Close to town and the park. A few other properties around but didn’t feel too close.
View down the valley is nice.
Max is a great communicator.
Would go back
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· January 2026
22 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Desert Ambassador - Upper Site
Great spot secluded but close to town and park entrance
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· January 2026
Relaxing and chill campsite
Tent · Group trip ·
Desert Ambassador - Upper Site
Nice area to camp if JTNP is all booked as was the case in my situation. Way more peaceful, private, but with the exception of seeing city lights (which wasn’t a problem). The proximity is nice and it’s far enough to feel remote without having to hike back into town for another 30-45 minutes. The platform is great, as is the fire pit. Drove to the site in my Prius.
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· December 2025
21 ft travel trailer ·
Desert Ambassador - Upper Site
Peace and Quiet. For being close to town we could not hear anything. Very well maintained property. While we didn't use the fire pit it was nice. We enjoyed beautiful nights under the stars and unwinding.
My 13 year old son and I had a great time at the upper camp. There was a great fire ring, and picnic table. The site was clean and exactly as described. I would highly recommend staying here. It's a short drive to Joshua Tree National Park.
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· October 2025
21 ft Class B ·
Desert Ambassador - PrivateSite
The Lower Ambassador site exceeded our expectations! The location was perfect — close enough to town and the park for easy access, yet secluded enough to enjoy the wildlife and the peaceful silence of the trees and stars at night. The views of the skyline and surrounding landscape were incredible, allowing us to take in both sunrise and sunset in total tranquility. It truly elevated our experience. If we’re ever in the area again, we will absolutely come back!
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· February 2025
Peaceful Stay with Amazing Views
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Desert Ambassador - Upper Site
We stayed at the Desert Ambassador Upper Site in a 20-foot camper van, and it was a great experience. Even arriving at night, the site was easy to find. Two-wheel drive vehicles should watch for soft sand, but overall, navigation was simple. The road is a bit bumpy, but driving slow makes it manageable.
The location is quiet and feels remote, though you can see some city lights and a few nearby houses. Noise wasn’t an issue, and we still felt secluded. The deck was a fantastic touch—we parked right beside it, and it worked perfectly for setting up a Gazelle tent for our six-year-old son and two small dogs.
The views were breathtaking, and while we didn’t see as many stars due to clouds and the moon, this would be a great spot for stargazing on a clear night. There’s also a fire pit, which we didn’t use but was nice to have.
A major plus is the convenience of nearby stores—Walmart is just 1.5 miles away, making it easy to grab anything you need.
Overall, this was a fantastic campsite, and we’ll definitely return, hopefully on a clearer night. Highly recommend for a peaceful desert getaway!
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· January 2025
14 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Desert Ambassador - Upper Site
We loved camping here! The site was level and worked great for our tear drop trailer. We stayed a couple of nights and loved the starry nights and proximity to the park. The wooden deck was also super helpful for setting up a play area for our 11mo old. Would definitely recommend!
My boyfriend and I had a great time on the property! There were a few things that made it seem like they were still working on building things out like stray boxes of flooring wood and something that looked like satellites on the ground/maybe some electric poles, and the cornhole bags were missing, but the 360 views of the mountains were definitely amazing! I think once the grounds are more cleaned up it will definitely be worth the price point for tent camping. Overall we had a great time and will definitely consider staying here again on our next JT visit!
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· January 2024
We had a great time staying at the Dessert Ambasador- Lower Site! The campsite was well maintained and Max’s instructions on how to find it made it possible to find even in the dark! It felt remote compared to Joshua Tree Park campsites but a short drive from 29 plans main areas and the park itself! We did see 4 coyotes roaming near camp when we pulled up after being out exploring so be on alert if your pets are off leash near the camp. Overall great stay!
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· November 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Desert Ambassador - PrivateSite
Great spot with plenty of space and privacy. Close to town if you are looking for that convenience. Very close to Joshua Tree, perfect place to stay right outside the park.
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· May 2023
Loved this site! Private and beautiful space. Off the main road and about a 15 minute drive to the Joshua Tree National Park entrance. Max is a great host - very helpful and kind!
Awesome campsite with lots of space, nice sunsets, and great stargazing despite being so close to town. The site is conveniently located, right by the park entrance and also a short drive into Yucca Valley if you need to get anything from town. Max was super accommodating and gave us a bunch of useful info when we arrived.
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· April 2023
Beautiful site surrounded by Joshua trees and desert plants. Host is organized and friendly, site is neat and clean! Definitely would recommend for campers who are self-sufficient at dry camping, bring a tarp or shade if the weather looks to be windy or hot, it is on a sloped plain (between the mountains where the park is and the valley where the towns are)! Great access to MTB or walk on dirt roads to Northside of JT park without a car if desired, or drive dirt to access trails and exploring north west of park. Thanks max!
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· April 2022
1st class park setting yet secluded
Tent · With pets ·
Desert Ambassador - PrivateSite
Beautiful camp site. So close to the park entrance yet so secluded! Amazing fire pit. Bring lots of wood. Our hostess Dana was Lovely. Highly recommended ❤️💕
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· April 2022
Camping Under the Joshua Trees!
Tent · With kids ·
Desert Ambassador - PrivateSite
Beautiful site amongst the Joshua Trees, close to everything but far enough removed that you feel like youre truly in the backcountry of Joshua Tree. Very close to a much less crowded area of JTNP. Highly recommend.
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· April 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Desert Ambassador - PrivateSite
This is the perfect location. It feels remote but is a 5 minute drive from Vons supermarket. The host Max was prompt with texts and very helpful with tips. Joshua Tree NP is less than a 10 minute drive away. There is a picnic table and fire pit with a grill that fits over it. We brought a canopy and set it over the picnic table- there is no shade on the property which is typical of the area and landscape. Bring lots of water!
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· March 2022
Beautiful Private Camp
19 ft Class C · Group trip ·
Desert Ambassador - PrivateSite
Max was an amazing host, answered all our questions and made sure the camp was best for our family. It's quiet, private, and beautiful. Location is minutes to Joshua Tree or all the amenities of Joshua Tree city.
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· March 2022
16 ft campervan ·
Desert Ambassador - PrivateSite
Beautiful location with nice picnic table and fire pit. Very close to Joshua National park. Excellent communication. We had a great time!
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· March 2022
Terrific alternative to the Park
Tent · With pets ·
Desert Ambassador - PrivateSite
We had a wonderful experience at this site. Max was the perfect host; terrific communication, meeting us at check-in and going over the site. Great privacy, especially compared to the very crowded campsites at Joshua Tree Nat'l Park, but still close enough to the park and town. A lot of work has gone into making this a great site including a bottle opener on one of the posts and soft lighting on one of the many Joshua Trees.
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· November 2021
Max and his wife are fantastic hosts. Super welcoming and excellent communication about their place. They even gave us recommendations for local spots. Their land is accessible yet private with beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Views galore!
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· October 2021
Beautiful remote desert dry camp
Group trip ·
Desert Ambassador - PrivateSite
We really enjoyed our stay! Great spot if you want all the desert scenery, to be away from the crowds and are prepared to dry camp. Short drive to JTNP. Max is very friendly, good with the communication and was there to greet us when we arrived and showed us to the site. Feels remote but you’re just a short drive to town if you need to pick anything up. Highly recommend!
Location
Yucca Valley, San Bernardino, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Max B.
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