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- Homestead Valley
Near Joshua Tree National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Joshua Tree Visitor Center.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Sherry is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 40 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No class A RVs, class C RVs, and fifth wheels
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
20 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
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: Super Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 6 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
Follow the
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
RV/tent sites
1 site
Instant book
~ The Slab ~
96%
(49)Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Reviews
96% Recommend49 ratings · 37 reviews
Not recommend
· June 2026
16 ft car ·
~ The Slab ~
The slab is right off the dirt road and there was a lot of trash and debris all over the place.
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Tiffany N.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
18 ft truck camper ·
~ The Slab ~
Great spot! Beautiful stars and private. Hope to stay again soon! Thanks!
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Ellis S.
7 reviews
The slab was awesome! I camped here with 4 college friends for 2 nights over spring break. Views were amazing from the top of a nearby hill we summited, and it was nice and quiet the whole time we were at the slab. Be warned of coyotes, we could hear them but never saw them.
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Nick C.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2026
20 ft campervan · Group trip ·
~ The Slab ~
Beautiful Sunrise and Sunset. I was expecting to be more in the cut but honestly rarely anyone passed by.
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Nicole M.
7 months on Hipcamp
Great spot not too far away from the park entrance. The slab was perfect to set up a tent. Host had great communication. Also cool little surprise if someone find it
William V.
3 years on Hipcamp
I loved camping here! Perfect little spot not too close to any houses or anything. Loved the drive over too, it was so fun!!! We honestly could see the stars at the spot as good as we could in the national park, so we had a blast.
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Ari C.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2025
Tent · With pets ·
~ The Slab ~
Awesome spot. Pretty private and easy to get to. Host was super helpful.
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Anthony M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· December 2025
19 ft campervan ·
~ The Slab ~
Quiet! Beautiful sunset and sunrise.
No facilities at all, boondocking!
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I Am A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent · With kids ·
~ The Slab ~
The views are beautiful cordonents where precise but an actual address would be better for first timers the roads are rough but not impossible overall it was a fun stay we will be coming back again
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Cynthia A.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
~ The Slab ~
Great spot. Easy to find, and plenty of privacy! Lots of bushes and greenery blocking the view from the road to you.
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Oomar P.
9 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
~ The Slab ~
This was my first time doing any form of camping and it was such a peaceful experience. I felt super safe and honestly would’ve felt comfortable enough to sleep outside under the stars. The time is absolutely stunning. I can’t wait to stay here again!
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Natalie W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
~ The Slab ~
we loved The Slab! it’s exactly what it’s advertised as: concrete in the middle of the desert. we set up our tent and watched the stars all night in the nice weather. maybe just be sure to get inside once the sun goes down or else the spiders start to come out, but other than normal desert shenanigans the slab was awesome. will be returning this summer.
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Domenico M.
3 reviews
If you don’t want the uncertainty of finding free overnight camping, this sites assures an unchallenged, inexpensive, quiet night. As often is the case—combine gps and owner instructions to find the slab. Dangerously windy to use the provided fire pit. Gives a taste of desert living.
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Matthew M.
9 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
16 ft car · Group trip ·
~ The Slab ~
A great spot for a great price. Lots of space and easy to access by car. Host was very helpful and friendly.
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Owen W.
2 reviews
As advertised! The SLAB reduced dust and is great to camp on. Easy to find, decent phone signal, lovely night sky and a Joshua tree right at the site. Only issue is we tripped a lot on the big nails sticking out of the slab, I recommend marking them or putting something over them.
Beware the $5 pizza place is closed on Tuesdays and everything closes at 8pm. But gas station next door had bathroom and snacks and water by the gallon.
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Natalie R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
17 ft campervan ·
~ The Slab ~
We had a great stay! Very basic- as stated in the description, but offered a perfect place to have some privacy, enjoy the stars, and recharge after exploring Joshua Tree.
As noted in other reviews, the access road to the site from either direction is on sandy roads with some lengthy stretches with washboards, but still no problem to navigate with our 2W drive Promaster van. It’s not far from any needed amenities, but far enough away that we had the quiet space we desired. There are homes and other campers you can see in the distance, but we never even heard other people or saw a car on the entrance road. The host had great communication, and we enjoyed our time unwinding in the evening in solitude.
Jo Lynn T.
4 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
20 ft campervan ·
~ The Slab ~
Loved the spot for sunrise and sunset. Far enough away but not a far drive to Joshua Tree. Def would stay here again.
Beware the way you head in. The further you get from
Joshua tree proper the worse the roads get. Google took me a gnarly way with 2.5 miles of washboards. Take Birdie and Reche. Still some sand and washboards but not nearly as much as the other route. If you have a fun vehicle then pick whatever route and have fun. But not good for a converted van to be shaking it that bad.
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Melissa C.
9 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
21 ft travel trailer ·
~ The Slab ~
We loved this little spot..nice to have the concrete part so it's not so dirty
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Lorna O.
2 reviews
Good little spot to disconnect for a weekend. The slab was much closer to neighbors than I would have anticipated (probably 200 yards away), but it was fine. There was already a large established rock fire pit close to the slab. I suggest walking the perimeter of the slab before you pull on to it. Looks there was a structure at one point and has anchors that are sticking out of the concrete. We marked them with rocks and it was a nonissue after that. If you have little ones just watch out for the boards with nails that are still attached to the slab. With all of that said, we’d definitely come back.
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Robbie R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
Tent ·
~ The Slab ~
Such a beautiful spot in the desert to wake up to! The sunsets were stunning and the view of the night sky is unmatched. It’s also relatively isolated but not completely cut off from people, so we felt safe. Would definitely recommend, but be careful of the wind! It can knock over your tent if you don’t weigh it down enough. We can’t wait to come back next time we’re at Joshua Tree.
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Sierra C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
21 ft Class B ·
~ The Slab ~
Great quiet spot! Awesome for stargazing. I went in early May so the temperature was around upper 70s during the day, 50s at night.
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Chris M.
7 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent ·
~ The Slab ~
Wonderful evening camping at Sherry’s property. It was easy to get to, quiet, and I felt safe as a solo traveler. Will definitely stay again next time I’m in the area!
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Danielle M.
2 years on Hipcamp
I really loved Sherry's land! It was so beautiful and was perfect! Highly recommend staying! Pretty easy to find too! Not far from the park at all.
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Lauren P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
~ The Slab ~
Beautiful area and slab! My friends and I enjoyed it a lot and it was really close to the park.
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Marina B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent ·
~ The Slab ~
We had a great experience tent camping here! Directions were clear. It felt private but not too far from town. Stars were great at night too!
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Jamie A.
13 reviews
Recommends
· March 2024
Tent ·
~ The Slab ~
It wasn’t too loud 🙏 thanks I’ll be back hopefully soon
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•{Keith }.
2 years on Hipcamp
I loved the slab! Primitive but close to most things, really peaceful. Felt super safe as a solo, female traveler.
Lily R.
11 reviews
Recommends
· February 2024
Tent ·
~ The Slab ~
Just as advertised! Had a great time, and it felt private
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Riley J.
2 years on Hipcamp
It is remote enough. It is right off the dirt road. Spacious. Plenty of room to explore! Directions were pretty good! It has gorgeous sunrise and sunset. Perfect hybrid of town and remote. It is remote but houses around at a distance. So basically isolated enough but still a sense of security. I think only 3 cars passed by each day. There was a campfire pit and the cement slab had lots of space. I also noticed like an OHV road that was a pleasant surprise for me! It is a desert so it is hot so come prepared. Cold nights during winter. I also had 1 bar of at&t.
If there are cons, it is also that there are houses around. They are far enough for privacy but the dogs bark at a distance nearly all night. There’s lots of dogs. However, if you are used to camping out there where there’s plenty of nature noises like loud crickets and coyotes, then this is a nonissue and nothing earplugs won’t solve.
The first night I was there, someone was blasting music at a distance. Not sure what happened but they stopped at around 9pm. So all good.
There is a flight path that is far enough so you can’t hear them but if you are into astrophotography, this will be problematic. There are also houses and distant town light pollution for astro. Still plenty of starts for naked eye star gazing!
Brian K.
6 years on Hipcamp
We set up on the slab, nice and flat for a tent! Fairly easy to get to, just follow the host’s directions rather than google maps.
Judith T.
2 reviews
Location
Homestead Valley, San Bernardino, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Sherry A.
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