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Tranquility Base

Hosted by Ken · Joshua Tree, California

8 guests max

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Near Joshua Tree National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Indian Cove.

Nomadic camping

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

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

You will have the entire five acre property to yourself surrounded by natural Mojave landscape up on Copper Mountain Mesa in north Joshua Tree, elevation 2500 feet. This provides expansive views in every direction. To the south are the mountains of JTNP including Indian Cove. To the west Mt. San Gorgonio, which is often snow-capped in winter and spring. To the east is the ridge of Borland Pass and the border with Twentynine Palms and beyond. At night, of course, the stars come out in every direction and put on a show. I’ve dubbed the place Tranquility Base because it is quiet, serene and much like I imagine the moon to be. It is a wide open, rugged spot of stark natural beauty with amazing skies. However, you are not alone. The flora includes numerous creosote, desert senna and cactus. All bloom beautiful colors in spring. The fauna includes roadrunners, jackrabbits and incredible lizards. Evidence of snakes lay in the loose sand of the low washes but I have never seen one. Guests must have a self-contained RV or camper van because you will need to bring everything you need, shade included. This is primitive, dry camping with no restrooms. Multiple vehicles OK when at least one is an RV equipped with a toilet available to everyone with you. Guests are welcome to pitch a tent in one of the sandy areas but much of the surface is covered with rocks. There is a concrete pad from a long gone homestead cabin that is great for tents, chairs and a bbq. I’ve put a large tree stump there to serve as a “bar” or table. Tranquility Base is about 12 miles northeast of Joshua Tree village center much of it on unpaved roads which can be bumpy. En route you will pass several landmarks. This includes artist Simi Debah’s sculpture garden, Daniel Popper’s massive “Transmission” sculpture and the Joshua Tree Lake and Campground, site of the twice yearly Joshua Tree Music Festival. Come on out and relax.I’ve graded a spot for vehicles at the end of the short entrance road and surrounded it with railroad ties and big rocks. It should hold three or four RVs or vehicles depending on size. Park here and explore all five acres by foot.

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 29 ft

I’ve graded a spot for vehicles at the end of the short entrance road and surrounded it with railroad ties and big rocks. It should hold three or four RVs or vehicles depending on size. Park here and explore all five acres by foot.

No campfires

No toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

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· December 2025

A desert deal !!

19 ft Class B · With pets ·

Tranquility Base

Tranquility Base is a nice level piece of land to park your RV that's not too far from Joshua Tree NP. We enjoyed looking at the snow capped mountains during the day and the pink distant mountains at sunset. It's quiet, remote and away from the crowds of people visiting the park. Ken was quick to respond to our booking request which we appreciated so we could promptly park on his property and get some much needed relaxation. His "T Base" sign at the front of his property made it very easy to find.

Eileen L.

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Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Ken S.

Joined in May 2025

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