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The best glamping sites in Mojave National Preserve, CA
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1.6 million acres of soaring mountains, volcanic rock walls, endless deserts, and huge sand dunes.
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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Mojave National Preserve adventure.
Top-rated campsites near Mojave National Preserve
Mojave Desert Ranch
1. Mojave Desert Ranch
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46mi from Mojave National Preserve · 4 sites
We have a unique property with glamping accommodations located in Sandy Valley NV. One hour outside south Las Vegas off of US 15. We operate on a dude ranch with horseback riding, cattle drives and rodeo events ( When available ) Search Sandy Valley Ranch. Come stay at our beautiful desert hideaway. Enjoy the tranquility of the Mojave Desert and gaze at the sea of stars. We are near Death Valley, Tecopa hotsprings and GoodSprings home of the famous Pioneer Saloon.Enjoy the activities offered on the ranch such as horse rides, cattle drives, rodeo's and cowboy games or just enjoy some quiet time going on hikes or a drink at the oldest Saloon in Nevada only 20 minuets away. A portion of all proceeds go to:The Native Wellness Institute exists to promote the well-being of Native people through programs and trainings that embrace the teachings and traditions of our ancestors.
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Retro Camper with Mountain Views
2. Retro Camper with Mountain Views
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49mi from Mojave National Preserve · 1 site
Welcome to your peaceful, desert getaway. This little Retro Camper is only about 35 minutes from the Strip. The property is home to Joshua trees, desert mountain views, beautiful sunsets, and some of the best star gazing around.
The camper comes with a full kitchen, a refrigerator, microwave, and gas stove. Dishes and utensils are provided as well as bedding and towels. The bed is about a full size bed, maybe a bit smaller, cozy for two people to sleep in. The camper comes with two space heaters and extra blankets for the winter, an overhead air conditioning unit for the summer. The shower has cold water only and is an outdoor shower.
Check out our "Extras" to reserve firewood and a S'mores Kit to enjoy under the stars!
Head across the street to the Pioneer Saloon for some great food and live music. Enjoy the beautiful scenery just outside of one of the biggest travel destinations in the USA!
IG: @nvretrocamper
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Sandy Valley Ranch
3. Sandy Valley Ranch
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44mi from Mojave National Preserve · 1 site
This renovated airstream is a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Located just one hour from Las Vegas on a horse ranch in the middle of the Mojave desert. This cozy accommodation has a queen bed, full kitchen, toilet, shower with hot water, a heater, A/C, living room area with a TV you can stream your favorite shows using your hotspot. You also have your own fire pit to enjoy.
Outside, a small patio providing the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the wranglers work with the horses, or winding down at the end of the day of adventures on the ranch gazing at the sea of stars.
Come Stay at our beautiful desert hideaway. Enjoy the tranquility, the star gazing, the vistas, the coyotes singing in the distance, say hello to all the farm animals, join in on a horse back ride through the Mojave desert, explore the surrounding areas such as the ghost town of Goodsprings, the famous Pioneer Saloon, Tecopa hot springs, the Mojave national preserve, red rock canyon, 7 magic mountains to name a few.
There is Wi-fi in the main ranch house which is open 24/7. It is the large red and white building to the right when you enter the ranch. There are additional showers and bathrooms there as well.
We do offer meals at the main ranch house but you must contact the kitchen manager to pre book your meals. That info is provided after a booking.
We do offer horse back rides, cattle penning, cattle drives and shooting at our shooting range. You have to call reservations to book any of these activities.
For more information search Sandy Valley Ranch.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Eileen
3 weeks ago
With pets
Host was accommodating, friendly and responsive. Property is in a remote area and offers privacy.
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Shawn
May 2026
3 nights at Retro Camper with Mountain Views
This was the greatest spot to just be away from the city (but not too far) and enjoy the quietness and peacefulness of Nevada. Love staying there and will definitely come back!
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Ken
May 2026
With pets
It was a perfect relaxing experience. I’d had RVs in the past but never experienced an Airstream. It was very cool.
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Wilfred
April 2026
Weekend Trip to Retro Camper with Mountain Views
Cozy and comfy spot with beautiful views and calming sounds of birds and nature. Experience of staying there felt immersive with the retro design and if you play oldies it feels like you traveled back in time to another era. Definitely a great place for a desert getaway.
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Tejal
April 2026
1 night at Retro Camper with Mountain Views
My friend and I loved our stay at Heather's cute trailer. The camper was clean, well kept and had a great vibe. We loved hosts recommendations for hike around and the pioneer salon. We would love to come back.
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Shaun
April 2026
2 nights at Retro Camper with Mountain Views
The retro camper was a perfect spot for a couple days getaway. We used it as a base camp for hiking and climbing. It was cozy and rustic and very cute. Just what you need and nothing more. The outside deck with the hammock and chairs was prefect for enjoying some fresh air and a little star gazing at night. It was just the right size for the two of us for a couple of nights. Goodsprings, NV was a cool find and we really enjoyed the Pioneer Saloon that is a short walk from the camper. We can def recommend this little RV.
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Erik
March 2026
2 nights at Mojave Desert Ranch
This was the second time we enjoyed staying at the Hummingbird tiny home and spending an extra night was well needed. The hosts Sandi and Rob were very accommodating and friendly and easy to contact about anything. We enjoyed everything the tiny home had to offer, including nights outside around the campfire and enjoying the peace and quiet that Vegas can’t always offer. We felt very safe and welcomed during our stay. We hope to come back more often for these types of getaways!
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Andrew
March 2026
With pets
What an amazing stay. Host was friendly and the ranch was great! Loved hanging around the animals and was very peaceful and private. Vegas locals that will come back regularly to disconnect from the city. Dog had a blast as well meeting all the animals. Airstream was clean and had all the amenities we needed and was comfortable.
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Lynn
February 2026
1 night at Retro Camper with Mountain Views
Camper was super cute and totally comfy! The town had a lot to offer like great burgers and live music. Really enjoyed the deck and fire pit. We will def be back!
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Shawnie
February 2026
With pets
We thought this camper was very cute and convenient being so close to Vegas but also away from all the hectic side of Vegas. We loved the outdoor seating area/hammock. The fire pit was also a lot of fun. They even provided the roasting sticks as we forgot to bring ours which was so nice of them. Heather was also really great with providing us with recommendations on what to do and where to eat while we were there. Overall a neat experience.
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Victoria
February 2026
Weekend Trip to Retro Camper with Mountain Views
Great spot and really neat historic features in town! We hiked the 2.2 loop right outside the town and it was scenic and peaceful. At night you can hear the music and life of the natives which gives it even more charm! Great views of the stars on a clear night!
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Elizabeth
February 2026
1 night at Sandy Valley Ranch
A nice location to stay the night before driving into Vegas. Loved the horses and donkey. Very quiet and comfortable.
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Linda
February 2026
Weekend Trip to Mojave Desert Ranch
We love Sandy Valley Ranch and look forward to going as often as we can. This was our third time staying and first time staying in the tipi! They provide a space heater and heated blanket so you can be nice and cozy. I still recommend bringing warm layers. We were pleasantly surprised with the little outhouse, it was a regular toilet. We didn't get to use the shower but it's really a perfect setup.
The outside couches were perfect for lounging in and we especially love making breakfast and hot chocolate in the mornings. They also have a mini fridge which we appreciate. You have everything you need. The dogs and farm are always something we look forward to as well.
I would recommend staying!
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Carolina
February 2026
5 nights at Retro Camper with Mountain Views
The camper has a beautiful view of the mountains. It’s a great location for accesible drives to desert adventures. Goodsprings is a tiny, quiet town. Heather was great host and helped us find what we needed. She was very responsive.
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genesis
February 2026
With pets
Such a cute spot! Recommend for anyone trying to get away from the city :)
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James
January 2026
2 nights at Retro Camper with Mountain Views
There's so much to enjoy here! Instead of staying in Vegas for the convention, I chose to rent a car and take a nice 25-minute drive to get away from the bright lights and lively sounds of the casino. I would love to come back again. Thank you so much for letting me stay on your wonderful property!
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Rizza-Jemai
January 2026
2 nights at Retro Camper with Mountain Views
We had a great experience renting this camper RV for two days. The RV was very clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. Everything we needed was provided, from the kitchen essentials to the comfortable sleeping space, which made our short trip stress-free and enjoyable.
The owner was very responsive, friendly, and clear with instructions, which we really appreciated. Overall, it was a smooth and memorable experience.
Highly recommend this camper to anyone. We would definitely book again!
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Erik
December 2025
1 night at Mojave Desert Ranch
The Hummingbird had everything we needed and it was a comfortable getaway! The views were awesome, the host was friendly, and the land was very inviting. Thank you Sandi!
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Din
December 2025
Leanne
December 2025
2 nights at Retro Camper with Mountain Views
Beautiful venue! If you love small towns, this place is for you. Bed was comfy and clean and everything matched aesthetically. Definitely get the bundle of firewood and enjoy outside!
See moreReviews for Mojave National Preserve Campgrounds
97%
49 ratings · 21 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Très belle endroit
Débora F.
4 reviews
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· July 2025
Beautiful landscape
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Rachel W.
2 reviews
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· December 2024
Amazing place to see. The dunes is so nice to walk
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Guillaume R.
2 reviews
October 2022
We visited for 2 days the 3rd week of October on our way from Flagstaff to LA. Check the weather reports for Goffs, CA to get closest to what the campground will experience. We had great weather: cool air and warm sun, light breezes until 2am the second night the wind woke us up.. There was enough phone signal to find out the winds were going to pick up from 15mph to 25mph with stronger gusts, so we finished packing up in the dark and headed out. The road in is paved all the way. The toilets were well stocked. The Rings trail was great fun, even for us in our 70’s. Do the trail clockwise, staring at the south end of the big dirt parking lot by the visitors center. The night sky was good, but affected by Las Vegas light.
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Elizabeth M.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2020
I usually like to start or end my long road trips with a quick over night in Mid Hills Campground because of the secluded nature of it. It does have water and toilets so that a plus for being such a remote campground.
The main perk for me is the lack of light pollution, so you can see so many stars on a clear night.
Phillip B.
10 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2018
Beautiful and remote. Make sure you pay attention to weather, as the first time we tried to stay here it was close because of floods! When we did finally get out there, it was amazing, and we watched a storm pass in the distance, with hug lightning lighting up the sky.
Liz B.
8 years on Hipcamp
November 2017
Hole-in-the-wall you are sleeping in the desert. No shade. We were there in October and weather was fantastic. About 25% full. We were fully contained so did not try the water or facilities. Close to some great hiking although we found the trailhead of Ring hike hard to find so ended up doing it backwards
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Catherine H.
2 reviews
May 2017
I think that Mojave is the most underrated park in CA! It combines the wonders of both Joshua Tree and Death Valley, with its own flare. Be sure to have a full tank of gas cause it is large, but worth days of exploring. Would go back again in a heartbeat!
Elynn K.
10 years on Hipcamp
May 2017
This campsite is really the perfect campsite. The views are gorgeous, the hiking nearby is on point and the campsite is kept clean. As other people have said, the wind does tend to pick up, so we found car camping to be the best option for us. That said, the stars are breadth taking and a real treat.
Elynn K.
10 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· May 2017
A little scary because it's sooooo isolated
Sarah L.
9 years on Hipcamp
May 2016
Hole-in-the-Wall is a great little campground in the Mojave NP. It does get a bit windy as another Hipcamper noted. This campground is pretty exposed and has no trees, but if you have a tent you can camp at Mid Hills Campground where trees are plentiful in the back portion of the campground. Also neither campground has firewood for sale, so be sure to bring your own!
Kristina F.
11 years on Hipcamp
May 2016
Mojave National Preserve is on of my favorite national parks! Mid Hills is an awesome campground as it's for tents only, is in the high desert (which means cooler temps and trees for shade). It's $12/night and is first come first served, but rarely fills up (holiday weekends are a little bit of a gamble, so be sure to get there on Friday evening). There is potable water spigots and vault toilets making this a great basecamp in the Mojave for all your adventures. The park is very spread out in terms of things to do, but there are some very unique places to see including the Kelso Dunes (45 min drive), the lava tube (1 hr drive from MH and partly on an unmarked 4x4 road), and Teutonia Peak trail (1 hr drive) in a lush desert landscape.
Kristina F.
11 years on Hipcamp
October 2015
I pulled off one of the many dirt roads and wandered for a mile or so before I found a little "hidden" area to car camp. This place is pure beauty. A must see!
April M.
10 years on Hipcamp
August 2015
Pets are allowed!
Laura K.
10 years on Hipcamp
April 2015
The winds can be particularly high in the Mojave Desert, so if you'll be sleeping in a tent, make sure that you have strong stakes to hold your tent down!
Jeff S.
11 years on Hipcamp
April 2015
Interested in history and geology? Check out Camp Rock Springs to see some sweet rock engravings from Native American tribes who lived in the area.
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Hipcamper
11 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
If you don’t have 4WD, you can still come camp here. The Hole-In-The-Wall Campground is accessible via a nicely paved road that will lead you there straight from the highway!
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Hipcamper
11 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
Stake your tent into the ground like you really mean it. You don’t want to lose it to the strong desert winds!
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Hipcamper
11 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
Be sure to pack up everything you need and fill up your tank with gas. There aren’t any gas stations or convenience stores anywhere on the preserve (it is the middle of the desert after all). And for the most part, you won’t find cell service either.
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Hipcamper
11 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
For a more pleasant visit, check out Mojave in the morning or the cooler months or the desert heat (we’re talking 100 degrees, people!) might prevent you from exploring as much as you’d like to.
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Hipcamper
11 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
Paved roads are limited, but you are more than welcome to traverse the open, dirt roads. 4WD will give you more free-roam across the preserve!
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Hipcamper
11 years on Hipcamp
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