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Richard
1 week ago
Tent
Group trip
Gordon was a knowledgeable and accommodating host. The camp is clean and well maintained. Gordon's recommendation for hiking and sightseeing was spot on.
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Renee
3 weeks ago
25 ft pop-up camper
With kids
Clean wonderful friendly staff and facility. Lots of amenities for families. Great views and quiet for us as well. Great location. Really enjoyed our stay
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Mallory
3 weeks ago
24 ft Class C
Gordon was extremely accommodating throughout the whole experience. Even when our arrival continuously got delayed due to significant traffic getting out of LA.
The location is very magical and the hot springs are healing.
He has created a beautiful space and harvest the best dates I have ever eaten. (Which he happily shared)
Couldn’t recommend a better spot. Grata experience all around!
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Alexandra
October 2025
5 nights at 5+ Acres near Joshua Tree NP
We absolutely loved our stay! It was beautiful and perfect for stargazing. Martha has everything you could possibly think of and was so helpful during our stay. We will come back!
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Matthew
October 2025
Tent
Ann and Daniel are very nice people and the land is awesome and quiet and beautiful to camp in! Recommend to stay here!
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Brendan
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Spending time at Gordon’s property with the hot springs is quite special and always makes me feel lucky. It’s a quiet peaceful place to contemplate the stars and experience desert life. We saw foxes, bats and heard the cries of coyotes.
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Kelly
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
We absolutely loved staying at Gordon’s spot. This is our second trip and we will definitely return again! It is so peaceful and Gordon, the host, is very kind and accommodating. A perfect place to relax in hot baths and watch the stars!
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Rikart
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
We really enjoyed the solitude and beauty of this camp.
It was a fun drive (in the 4W).
We were there in Oct and at dusk a lot of flies appeared, but after 40 min they kind of all died of somehow.
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Melinda
August 2025
2 nights at 5+ Acres near Joshua Tree NP
This place is pure magic! The lotus tent felt more like a boutique hotel than a campsite… cozy bed, incredible desert views, and nights under the stars with a telescope. Sunrise, sunset, and the endless sky were unforgettable.
The amenities were so thoughtful: outdoor shower, cowboy pool, hammocks, pizza oven (my pizza wasn’t pretty but it was delicious!). Every detail felt intentional and added to the experience.
The property backs onto open BLM land, so you can wander endlessly through the desert, discovering little art installations along the way. It felt limitless, wild, and beautiful.
Days were the perfect mix of exploring Joshua Tree and lounging at the property. Evenings by the fire pit under the desert sky were the highlight.
You can tell the hosts poured love into this place…. it’s private, peaceful, well-kept, and welcoming. Truly the best desert retreat if you’re looking for something bougie yet soul-soothing. I can’t wait to come back!
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Tiffany
July 2025
With pets
Very nice RV resort that is pet friendly with nice amenities and extremely friendly accommodating staff. We will definitely return with more family members, we went to take our corgi away from all the fireworks for 4th of July weekend it was perfect!
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Chase
June 2025
16 ft car
Great spot with a great view. Stars were beautiful and the sunset over the mountains was amazing.
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Jenny
June 2025
Tent
Amazing stay, such a great host… welcomes you into his home for the bathroom. So many different pools… you can’t find this anywhere else.
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J
May 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful site, very private. There are two camp sites side by side but the area is wide enough to not be crowded. Camp site was nicely shaded and flat so it was easy to set up our tent. There were areas we could drive up and unpack the cars directly in to camp. The ad says no potable water but there is a hose with water which was convenient for other uses. Tubing was fun but we did find used fishing line wrapped around a branch near the bank. That was a little gross and dangerous. Definitely recommend river shoes. Our pups were happy running around and also enjoyed the water but there is a resident peacock that although gorgeous, does make a lot of noise. Our pups were curious so we had to keep an eye on them and make sure they stayed close to camp. At night, Mr. Peacock likes to perch on a tree near the restrooms so be prepared for the giant bird silhouette looming over you! It's beautiful! There were a lot of sounds at night, machines, vehicles, and wildlife. If you're a light sleeper, may not be easy to ignore but otherwise it was very relaxing. Julian was quick to respond to any questions. This is definitely our new favorite camp spot.
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Will
May 2025
Tent
With pets
A perfect desert escape under the stars
We had an incredible stay at this private campsite just outside Joshua Tree. The location was exactly what we were looking for—quiet, secluded, and surrounded by stunning desert scenery. At night, the starry sky was absolutely breathtaking—some of the best stargazing we’ve experienced in a long time.
The site felt very safe and private, giving us a true sense of peace and solitude. Benjamin was a fantastic host and provided clear, detailed directions that made finding the site easy. We appreciated the care and thoughtfulness that went into the experience from start to finish.
Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking to disconnect and enjoy the beauty of the desert.
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Rose
May 2025
Tent
This was an incredibly serene site, and Gordon was an exceptional host. He made sure to have the spring temperature hot when we needed it, and recommended spots in the area to check out. The little cabana offered perfect shelter we didn’t even have to use our tent. Both pools were very clean and refreshing. A bonus, the view of the stars was amazing!
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Michi
May 2025
20 ft Class C
Such a beautiful and relaxing stay!
The bath was perfect, over looking the desert. We enjoyed three baths and Gordon was so kind to fill them up and adjusted to our preferred temperature. The water is full of minerals and left our skin feeling smooth. Will be back :)
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Keli
May 2025
21 ft campervan
We were somewhat skeptical driving out there but once we got there, it was fantastic! We had a lovely evening and Gordon was a great host.
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PATTY
May 2025
40 ft Class A
With pets
River Sands is a newer RV resort that offers long and short stay. We were only there a few days while traveling through. The Clubhouse is very nice with game tables, TVs, sitting areas, exercise room (lots of equipment) and bathrooms. The pool is beautiful and there is a hot tub available. Sites are gravel but lots of space between. The park is huge with over 300 spaces. Laundry room & showers are clean. If you want a picnic table you have to rent one. Because the park is so large, depending on where your site is, you will probably need to drive or rent a golf cart to get to the clubhouse, laundry, beach, dog park, or fishing lake. It would be nice to have more shaded areas (i.e., cabana/ramada areas). It gets pretty hot and very little shaded areas. We brought our dogs and I was concerned about their feet b burning as there are very few grassy areas, if any. The beach has some cabanas. Everyone was very nice and friendly. I'm certain in a few more years, when the vegetation has a chance to grow, it'll be absolutely beautiful.
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Rebecca
May 2025
25 ft Class B
With pets
River Sands Resort was clean and well organized. we arrived late but the managers provided us with all of the information we needed to set up a late camp site. The site was everything it promised to be. I would recommend it to everyone.
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Mike
May 2025
24 ft Class B
Great place to relax and soak in the amazing pools. Very relaxing and amazing sunsets from the property. Gordon was very accomodative and a great host. Really enjoyed our stay.
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