The best RV sites in Red Rock Canyon State Park, CA
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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Red Rock Canyon State Park adventure.
Top-rated campsites near Red Rock Canyon State Park
Desert Stargazers Dream
1. Desert Stargazers Dream
91%
(16)
20mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
Learn more about this land:
Less them 3 hours from Los Angeles, this private property is 2 acres of the secluded desert for you to enjoy! Just outside California City, there are miles of roads for the off-road enthusiast and some of the best stargazing in California. (As the Mayor once said, you can see more stars in California City then you could in Los Angeles). There is also great rockhounding and hiking opportunities! Campers can set up camp anywhere on the property but we also have an area cleared off for tent or car camping. There is also a firepit - enjoy and have a huge bon fire!
4 wheel drive highly recommended due to sand and dirt roads
Fires are allowed but must be completely put out, and campers must bring all their own supplies. All off-roading must get permit before hand - contact host for details.
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Happy Gray Coyote
2. Happy Gray Coyote
95%
(53)
21mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 3 sites
Property has been in my family for 60 years. Hope you enjoy the desert getaway!Learn more about this land:5 acres of open desert. Great views of surrounding mountains. Middle of nowhere, a great spot to get away from it all.. star gaze, and just chill out. Boon dock off the grid. NO Facilities but town has everything you could need and just far enough away... If you plan on having a campfire please obtain a burn permit on line. Its free and a great fire safety precaution. Obviously NO FIREWORKS.
Water hookup
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Diamond Acres Camp 🏕
3. Diamond Acres Camp 🏕
97%
(29)
27mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Diamond Acres is a quiet, secluded camp in the Kern River Valley just minutes from Lake Isabella, the mighty Kern River, and Southern Sierras! We offer glamping sites (tent or trailer) with hot showers and flushing toilets!
Come enjoy the solitude and stars. Our camp overlooks miles of rolling hills with no houses in view! Skip the crowded campgrounds and glamp comfortably while only being 5 minutes from Lake Isabella! Take a short walk to the top of the property and enjoy some of the best sunsets you've ever seen! We are close to the Kern River, OHV trails, hot springs, hiking, kayaking, fishing, boating, paragliding, and so much more!
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Double Triangle Ranch
4. Double Triangle Ranch
98%
(60)
27mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Once settled by Tubatulabel and Shoshoni tribes, this area is rich with reminders of their habitation.
Grinding rocks near Tipi camp are one of those.
When gold was discovered in the Kern River Valley, most of the native tribes were displaced but their decendents here in the KRV keep the history alive with language studies and cultural events.
Wandering Star Ranch
5. Wandering Star Ranch
99%
(46)
29mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
Learn more about this land:
Why book a camp site when you can book the campground? The Wandering Star is a private 20 acre dispersed group camp- Entire property (all sites) included in rental.
Bring a lock (Gate and Chain provided) and claim your retreat.
Take your jeep or ATVs through our gates straight into the BrightStar BLM Wilderness which abuts the property on two sides and extends into the Jawbone wilderness. Beginners can ride the extensive trails on the property itself. Play your music, dance naked, let your dogs run free... Enjoy the fantastic star gazing. Visit the primitive firing range a two minute walk away or by jeep, or plink varmints on site. Hiking, Biking. Nearby fishing, swimming, boating in the Kern River or Lake .
Situated on the back side of the lake, this site provides more sunlight time than many other sites around the lake. In some cases close to 2 hours.
Close to the lake at Mt. Mesa, boat launch, South fork Audubon nature preserve, restaurants, and scenic back road to Kernville.
Gas/Diesel and Market with Deli 5 minutes away.
(Ice, wood, adult beverages, fishing tackle, full grocery)
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A Unique Mountain Retreat
6. A Unique Mountain Retreat
100%
(333)
35mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The title says it all this property is truly A Unique Mountain Retreat that will give you the peace, quiet and tranquility you are looking for.
An energy efficient Uniquely designed home that is off the grid and has a very green footprint with solar and windmill to charge batteries. Oak and pine tree covered acres with fitness and nature trails around the property. Each level campsite with picnic table is designed for privacy with plenty of distance between sites and mountain views in every direction, along with an optional gas log fire pit and BBQ.
There is plenty of clean, non potable drinking water, custom built toilets and optional hot showers, limited electrical use, cell phone charging and low power use devices as I am off grid. There is a fitness and nature trail on the property and Pacific Crest trail is approx 20 to 30 min drive, Mountain park which has many miles of hiking trails and an Indian reservation with hikes to many petroglphs. Things to see are the World famous Tehachapi railway loop, historic downtown, vineyards, mountain spirit center a Buddhist temple, glider rides, bicycle riding and fishing.
There is cell service around the property but intermittent at the campsites.
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Horse Ranch Camp Desert Paradise
7. Horse Ranch Camp Desert Paradise
100%
(15)
35mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
We are the largest Arabian horse rescue in the United States. We are on 100 acres, but are currently using only 10 fenced acres for our horses. We have an average of 75 horses on our property. Most live in larger areas or paddocks in group "herds".
We focus on rehabilitation and training with the goal of finding permanent homes for our horses. However, we have about 30+ horses who are "sanctuary horses", either because they are older, or were traumatized, or have health issues, thus will not be rideable. They get to live their lives out with us.Learn more about this land:Come pitch your tent on our horse rescue ranch. Two spots are near our little Western Town, you can even sleep in the jail or inside the general store. Another location is near the horses or in a more secluded area.
We have two spots to park RVs as well.
You can visit with the horses, while enjoying some idyllic beautiful high desert vistas. At night, you can see the city lights from a distance, but it is far enough to really see the stars in the night sky (no light pollution).
Please bring your own chairs. We have a serviced porta-potty with potable water access.
Camp Fire: Because of fire danger, there are no campfires possible.
We have a working gold mine across the street, that can be hiked up to, to a certain point. We have lots of desert trails surrounding us.
Activities: Learn about horses and help at the horse rescue, feeding and watering, giving horses treats.
All proceeds from your camping on our property goes to support the horses at our rescue.
Water hookup
Antelope Canyon Ranch
8. Antelope Canyon Ranch
98%
(61)
37mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
The Ranch has many varied sites to explore from oak woodlands to pine covered woods.
The ownership of the land has been held since 1883 by the Summit Lime Company and was until the 1930's the site of several lime quarries one of which was used to supply material for the Owens valley to Los Angeles aquaduct.
Current utilization is for recreation, private hunting club, timber production, and cattle grazing.
The campground was built in 1967 to provide a location for church, non-profit, and youth groups to enjoy a private, and safe location for outdoor recreation activities.
Camping is restricted to family and group activities. The campground has 17 sites a comfort station, water hook-ups, fire ring, and 4X8 foot stone BAR-B-Que.
In order to provide a private experience no two groups are scheduled at the same time.
An ideal group size is 15 to 150 persons.
Water hookup
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Spirit Walk - Private Retreat
9. Spirit Walk - Private Retreat
99%
(580)
38mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Private ADULT ONLY camping. With a central outdoor kitchen and dining area, group fire pit, and a bathroom with a composting toilet, sink and shower. Seasonal creek. Quiet and private.
Stargazer and the Boulders have their own fire pit, and there's a communal fire pit too.
We have a small cabin (The Playhouse) and 9 campsites. Each campsite will accommodate a medium size tent (10’x10’ max), except for The Boulders which will accommodate more.
No Pets, No Smoking
ADULTS ONLY. Spirit Walk is a quiet meditative place. It is not a conducive environment for young children. Thank you for understanding.
Lake Isabella, the Kern River and historic Kernville are just 5 minutes down the road.
All Hipcamp proceeds go directly back into the land in the way of forest maintenance, a tree planting program and improvements to the facilities.
Full hookups
Terra Vivus
10. Terra Vivus
96%
(53)
48mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
Terra Vivus is Latin for "The Earth is alive."
Welcome to a great balance of being away from civilization, engulfed in nature with peace and quiet yet also being 10 minutes away from the nearest market and 30 minutes away from the nearest city.
Chipmunks, crows, doves, crickets, coyotes, sparrows and many other creatures call this land home. This is protected land called a Significant Ecological Area mostly because of the thousands of Joshua Trees.
Send a photo/video of you sharing your water with the plants at terra.vivus.inquiries@gmail.com and receive $3 off your stay.
25% of all revenue goes to restoring, preserving and enhancing the existing ecosystem. Come experience and contribute to the preservation of this beautiful landscape.
It can be windy at times, in order to mitigate this I recommend using your car(s) to block the wind. Local markets also sell neck gaiters for face protection. I also have pieces of plywood with bricks that you're welcome to move and shift to fit your needs. I am in the process of building a tree/shrub wind block.
There's about .4 miles of dirt road to get to the property, there are some dips to watch out for but I come out here in a little Prius so it's manageable.
Overall, there is an element of seclusion but occasionally people do drive by on the dirt road.
I would rate the cell phone service a 7/10, it's pretty solid but can go out at times.
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RRR Ranch Mojave
11. RRR Ranch Mojave
100%
(2)
7.9mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
The RRR Ranch was formed on December 25, 2005, by Brian and Rick with a vision of a place where artists and filmmakers can create and relax. 15 acres of remote desert in the Fremont Valley the ranch sits on the slopes of the hills over looking Kohen Dry Lake. We have hosted numerous events and film shoots. Explore the ranch and the surrounding areas, We have stages, fire pits, diy bars, 20 foot tall steel pyramid with observation deck and performance stage. 16 foot dome filled with tech stuff. Vintage bath tub. And 250 gallon tub, burned out car.
Mini geodesic kids dome, stargazing, sand dunes and 3000 gallon water tank.
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Desert Wonderland
12. Desert Wonderland
15mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 1 site
Learn more about this land:Welcome to the desert! Our property opens up a nice flat space to park your RV or trailer, where you can camp under the stars. There are shrubs and wildlife surrounding the campsite where you can really experience a peaceful night night of primitive camping. We look forward to your stay!
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Cosmos Starry Nights Camping
13. Cosmos Starry Nights Camping
100%
(1)
15mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Desert 🌵 off grid camping. There are no amenities, please come prepared with water. If you are tent camping, you are required to bring your own toilet. This is a property setup for experienced campers. The property is 15 minutes away from an Astronomy Retreat - Galileo Hill is situated near Silver Saddle Ranch and Club within California City, a city in the Mojave Desert. This is Birding Hotspot: It's recognized as a birding hotspot, attracting birdwatchers due to the diverse birdlife in the area.. This area is known for it's dark skies, so you will have stellar views for stargazing. Close to Fremont Valley Ecological Reserve. In between Red Rock Canyon State Park & Grass Valley Wilderness.
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OHV Roadside Paradise in Cal City
14. OHV Roadside Paradise in Cal City
86%
(11)
16mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 1 site
Right by the road. Easy access. Fun OHV Trails.
Park your RV and bring your OHV.
This patch of land is perfect for all your desert toys.
Off the main paved road (20 Mule Team).
Bring the whole family.
Pets welcome.
Easy access to food, water, and supplies
California City has Gas Stations, Variety of Restaurants, Dollar General (Food and Firewood), McDonalds, Family Dollar Store (Propane), and free dump station for RVs (Cal City RV Refuse Transfer Station) .
On the way to
Map Coordinates:
35.18706° N, 117.79470° W
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Mojave Oasis in California City
15. Mojave Oasis in California City
17mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
Escape to the Mojave Desert and enjoy a peaceful rustic campspace designed for stargazing, campfires, off-road adventures, and quiet desert nights. Whether you're road-tripping, camping with friends, exploring nearby OHV trails, or simply looking to disconnect and recharge, this cozy desert setup offers a comfortable home base surrounded by wide-open skies and natural beauty.
Relax around the fire pit, grill dinner under the stars, and enjoy the calm atmosphere of the high desert. The space is thoughtfully set up with simple comforts including blankets, seating areas, WiFi, and outdoor amenities to make your camping experience easy and enjoyable.
The space
This rustic desert campspace is perfect for campers, overlanders, van travelers, off-road enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers looking for a relaxing stop near California City’s recreation areas.
Guests can enjoy:
• Campfire area
• Grill for outdoor cooking
• Blankets and cozy outdoor setup
• WiFi access
• Free parking
• EV charging available
• Peaceful desert surroundings with incredible stargazing
Conveniently located near:
• OHV and dirt bike trails
• Red Rock Canyon State Park
• Tehachapi hiking trails
• Desert Tortoise Natural Area
• California City Central Park
• Restaurants, grocery stores, Starbucks, and McDonald’s nearby
Spend your evenings under the stars, enjoy desert sunsets, and wake up to quiet mornings in the Mojave. Whether you're camping, exploring, or just passing through, this desert oasis offers a simple and memorable outdoor experience.
Guest access
Guests will have access to the designated campspace, outdoor seating areas, grill, fire pit, WiFi, and parking area.
Electrical hookup
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High Desert Sky Retreat
16. High Desert Sky Retreat
17mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 1 site
High Desert Sky Retreat is a quiet, open desert property in Southern California offering wide skies, stunning sunsets, and peaceful natural surroundings. It is ideal for camping, van life, stargazing, and unplugging from the city.
The land is simple, raw, and spacious—perfect for guests looking to reset, create, or explore the desert lifestyle.
Close to local trails and desert roads, it offers privacy, calm, and a true off-grid experience under the stars.
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PLANTS Foundation
17. PLANTS Foundation
18mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
A vacant land surrounded by desert landscape 🏜️
Hot days and star filled cold nights 🌌
Area is known to have high breezes! 🍃
Reptiles & Birds have been spotted in the area 🦅
This desert is also know for precious metals & crystals such as gold & silver , tourmaline 🔮
**This is a non-profit.
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Offroad - California City & Cantil
18. Offroad - California City & Cantil
19mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
I have 21 acres of raw land, plus another 2.5 acres further north. I have personally camped on it a couple of times. The majority of the land is flat with sagebrush and rises about 15 feet at one end. It is a pie-shaped piece of property; the point area is the highest part and offers great views from the top. All of the land is extremely quiet.
There are hard-packed DG roads leading all the way to the property (see maps). The property sits approximately 1/4 mile from Point “B” on the California City Off-Road Vehicle Trails—straight down Temple Road from the property to Point B. California City does require permits for off-road riding. If you choose not to ride, the property is very quiet and makes for a great getaway.
I use Cricket for cell service and get five bars out there. The property is also approximately 2.5 miles from Highway 395, yet I don’t see or hear anything from the highway.
There are no facilities on the property. Showers and dumping stations are located further down Twenty Mule Team Road, approximately 10–15 miles away (not exactly sure). There is a small store there as well. From the property to the center of California City is approximately 17 miles.
The ground is mostly decomposed granite with some small boulders and lots of sagebrush, usually spaced about 12 feet apart. Roads and trails run along all three sides of the property. At night, you can see practically every star in the sky—there’s no light pollution. When I was there, it was so quiet I had to turn on music at a low volume because otherwise it felt too quiet.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Thanks,
Gregg
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Silver Spur Ranch
19. Silver Spur Ranch
100%
(6)
21mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
"Oasis" located close by to the Kern River Valley and Lake Isabella
Located in a valley that meets the junction of the High Sierras and Mojave region
Here at the ranch are 110 acres of open space with running creek to explore!
There is a large park like lawn area by the site and plenty of shade trees !
RV sites with hookups are available at $65 nightly
T Mobil cell service available at the ranch (No Att or Verizon)
Wifi available "silver spur ranch" ask for passcode
Sequoia Nat Forest is nearby and also a network of OHV trails close by ! Also a 2 bedroom cabin is available to rent here at the ranch ..
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Full hookups
Fluffys Ranch
20. Fluffys Ranch
22mi from Red Rock Canyon State Park · 53 sites · Tents, RVs
Dry camp..with porta potties & hauled water
Always on property
Away from the city..great sky view see the stars at night...build a fire at night..bring your dessert toys and enjoy the freedom..property across from wasteland weekend and Neotropolis event...once you come to our camp ground ...you might wanna stay here...for the peacefullness and beutiness of our desserts beaches....$30 per day
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Kim
3 weeks ago
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
Directions clear, site was clean and private. Close to town-
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Margaret
December 2024
17 ft campervan
With pets
Relatively easy to find, by coordinates. Truly in the middle of nowhere. You have a desert to yourself. Perfect😁
See moreReviews for Red Rock Canyon State Park Campgrounds
98%
22 ratings · 17 reviews
Amazing views enjoyed our stay here it was peaceful and quiet at nigh!
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Felipe S.
1 year on Hipcamp
September 2019
An easy to get to (no 4wd needed) and very clean campground.
The trais are as beautiful as the drive in, and really close to the camp sites.
I've camped here twice, both times on week days. The first trip there were only a handful of people staying at the campground. The next time I went I had the whole place to myself.
It can get quite windy, so be sure to bring extra stakes and set up your tent as close to a rock wall as you can.
This is a great place for stargazers, for those with an interest in geology, and anyone who wants to submerge themselves in silence.
Forrest M.
6 years on Hipcamp
July 2019
Rolled in about 1:30 a.m. on June 29th. A sign on the gate said the campground was closed, and only open September through mid-June. We had to scramble to find an (illegal) place to crash for the night! BE FORWARNED THAT THE CAMP SEEMS TO NOT BE OPEN IN THE SUMMER MONTHS! :-(
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John S.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2019
It gets very windy at times as this campground is located out in the desert.
Cassidy B.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2019
Obvious, but wear sunscreen.
Chris H.
8 years on Hipcamp
December 2017
I camped at Ricardo Campground just recently during the winter. I went on a Sunday and stayed there for 3 days. No one was really there except for 2 other groups. The campground wasn’t difficult to find and there are a lot of campsites to choose from. It’s very peaceful and the hikes weren’t that long. The best part of the campground is that it’s really close to a lot of the trails and you can go off trail if you want to.
The weather was nice when I went but temperatures dropped to about 15F at night. So it’s best to bring comfy gear when you go camping. Also, it’s really dusty due to it being in the desert so make sure you bring a lot of wipes or thing to keep you clean if you don’t like the dust.
Audrey T.
8 years on Hipcamp
June 2017
This campground was amazing and will hold lasting memories for us. The way the sites back up to their own private rock formations make the spots seem intimate. Hiking though the area is nice and offers a rich diversity of flora and fauna.
Ann Marie S.
2 reviews
March 2017
Found this place on Hipcamp when driving from Yosemite toward Death Valley. Perfect one-night stopover spot. Camp Sstes are nice (tho kinda close together), toilet was the cleanest I've ever used in a state park, and scenery is amazing. 👍👍
Tim F.
11 years on Hipcamp
January 2016
This is one of my favorite sites 2 hrs outside of LA!
Close enough so it's easy to convince friends to join for the weekend :)
It's so great for exploring. Lots of caves to wander into, and such crazy formations.
Kelsey T.
2 reviews
October 2015
Unfortunately with the military bases nearby, southern looking star gazing is washed out in the glowing haze. It's a typically quiet campground close to Los Angeles, that offers a great run of OHV trails. Avoid Joshua Tree crowds, and spend a night here during the spring.
Michael W.
10 years on Hipcamp
July 2015
Used often as a one-night layover, this park is actually worth exploring. It's a great hiking area, with some slot-like canyons, fossils, and great spring flowers. And the setting for hundreds of old movies.
Rob G.
10 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
Bring food! There aren’t many places around to eat, so be sure to come stocked with good ol’ food n’ water to get you through the night.
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Hipcamper
11 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
The nearest significant town is 25 miles off, so light pollution isn’t a thing. Take advantage of the solitude and kick back for some mind-expanding stargazing.
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Hipcamper
11 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
What are deserts famous for? A lot, but what we are hinting at is HEAT. It gets real hot, so be sure to bring double the amount of water you were originally thinking of bringing.
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Hipcamper
11 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
Head out during the spring season to witness the beauty that is the Californian desert wildflowers, we promise you won’t be disappointed.
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Hipcamper
11 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
While we stress the heat, deserts also get real chilly come sundown, so be sure to bring extra layers for the temperature fluctuations!
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Hipcamper
11 years on Hipcamp
March 2015
Depending on the season, watch for traffic (on the trails, that is). People love to use OHV’s at Red Rock Canyon, so keep an eye out to make sure you don’t get run over.
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Hipcamper
11 years on Hipcamp
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