Top Campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Top Campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Flaunting whimsical trees, fascinating rock formations, and dark skies ideal for stargazing, campgrounds near Joshua Tree National Park offer round-the-clock adventure. Explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and more than 250 species of birds on your Joshua Tree National Park camping trip.

LocationJoshua Tree National Park, California
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Welcome to Joshua Tree National Park

Campgrounds near Joshua Tree National Park boast an otherworldly beauty thanks to the countless desert vistas, skyward-reaching trees, and stunning cactus gardens. Explore on foot, by bike, or even on horseback to take in the mesmerizing sights of the deep desert. Rock climbers enjoy over 8,000 routes throughout the park’s iconic rock formations and boulders. Be sure to pack the camera on your Joshua Tree National Park camping trip – both for the desert flora and fauna in the daytime, and the sublime stargazing at night.

Top Campgrounds near Joshua Tree National Park, California

  • Joshua Tree RV Campground

    Joshua Tree RV Campground

    4 milesJoshua Tree, CA

    4.432 Verified Reviews

    Located in the heart of the beautiful Morongo Basin, sits Joshua Tree RV Campground. If you're looking for a beautiful spot to stay in Joshua Tree, while being near great events and activities, look n

    • Dog Park
    • Playground
    • Sports Field
    • Bathrooms
    • Showers
    • Dump Station
    • Garbage
    • Laundry
  • Desert Drifter RV Resort, Yucca Valley, CA

    Desert Drifter RV Resort

    11 milesYucca Valley, CA

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    Nestled in the serene landscapes of Yucca Valley, California, Desert Drifter RV Resort invites travelers to embrace a sense of community and relaxation. In this haven for wanderers, visitors can revel

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    • Dog Park
    • Bathrooms
    • Showers
    • Internet Access
    • Laundry
  • The Sands RV & Golf Resort (Age Restricted 55+)

    The Sands RV & Golf Resort (55+)

    17 milesDesert Hot Springs, CA

    3.98 Verified Reviews

    One of the best 55+ RV parks near Palm Springs, The Sands Golf & RV Resort is a San Jacinto Mountains oasis. Premium RV sites, a 9-hole executive golf course, and planned activities provide opportunit

    • Pool
    • Hot Tub / Sauna
    • Dog Park
    • Golf Cart Rental
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Horseshoes
    • Shuffleboard
    • Bathrooms
    • Showers
    • Garbage
    • Laundry
  • Coachella Lakes RV Resort, Coachella, California

    Coachella Lakes RV Resort

    26 milesCoachella, CA

    4.79 Verified Reviews

    Coachella Lakes RV Resort is a brand new, state-of-the-art, resort with beautiful landscaping, five lakes, and packed with features and amenities today’s RVers expect at a luxury resort. The sites ar

    • Waterpark
    • Pool
    • Fishing
    • Hot Tub / Sauna
    • Dog Park
    • Mini-Golf
    • Golf Cart Rental
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Playground
    • Outdoor Theater
    • Ice Cream
    • Horseshoes
    • Shuffleboard
    • Bathrooms
    • Showers
    • Internet Access
    • General Store
    • Garbage
    • Laundry
    • Special Events
  • Indian Wells

    Indian Wells

    27 milesIndio, CA

    4.220 Verified Reviews

    Wake up to an awe-inspiring view of the Santa Rosa Mountains with a stay at the Indian Wells in Indio, California. They offer over 300 asphalt sites feature full hookups and complimentary wireless Int

    • Pool
    • Hot Tub / Sauna
    • Dog Park
    • Cable TV
    • Arcade
    • Mini-Golf
    • Basketball
    • Shuffleboard
    • Bathrooms
    • Showers
    • Internet Access
    • Laundry
    • Pavilion
  • Lake Hemet Campground
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    Lake Hemet Campground

    38 milesMountain Center, CA

    4.596 Verified Reviews

    Lake Hemet is surrounded by the majestic beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains, in Mountain Center, near the charming town of Idyllwild. The scenery is splendid no matter which direction you look. Tall

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    • Canoeing / Kayaking
    • Beach
    • Waterfront
    • Waterpark
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Boat Launch
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Horseshoes
    • Bathrooms
    • Showers
    • General Store
    • Dump Station
    • Garbage
    • Laundry
  • Holcomb Valley Ranch

    Holcomb Valley Ranch

    40 milesFawnskin, CA

    5.04 Verified Reviews

    Find your next escape in the southern California mountains at Holcomb Valley Ranch. Located just a few miles from Big Bear Lake, and surrounded by thousands of acres of San Bernardino National Forest.

    • Restaurant
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    • Showers
    • Pavilion
    • Special Events
  • Reflection Lake RV Park & Campground, San Jacinto, California

    Reflection Lake RV Park & Campground

    49 milesSan Jacinto, CA

    2.01 Verified Review

    If you're looking for great fishing and camping, look no further than Reflection Lake RV Park & Campground. Ideally situated in the valley northwest of Hemet and surrounded by the San Jacinto Mountain

    • Waterfront
    • Pool
    • Alcohol Available
    • Fishing
    • Dog Park
    • Playground
    • Basketball
    • Horseshoes
    • Bathrooms
    • Showers
    • Internet Access
    • General Store
    • Dump Station
    • Garbage
    • Laundry
    • Pavilion
  • Launch Pointe
    Top Mid-Size CampgroundsCampspot Awards2024 Winner

    Launch Pointe

    70 milesLake Elsinore, CA

    4.665 Verified Reviews

    Southern California RV camping starts at Launch Pointe: the place for Lake Elsinore RV camping. They've created seven unique spaces catering to any camper's desire. Whether you are looking for a seclu

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    • Beach
    • Waterfront
    • Waterpark
    • Pool
    • Fishing
    • Hot Tub / Sauna
    • Boat Launch
    • Restaurant
    • Playground
    • Bathrooms
    • Showers
    • Internet Access
    • General Store
    • Dump Station
  • Lake Cuyamaca Recreation and Park District
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    Lake Cuyamaca Recreation and Park District

    79 milesJulian, CA

    4.152 Verified Reviews

    Lake Cuyamaca is the jewel of the San Diego mountains, the ideal mixture of adventure and relaxation. Whether you visit for a day, a weekend, or a two week vacation, it’s a place so beautiful you won'

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    • Canoeing / Kayaking
    • Waterfront
    • Alcohol Available
    • Fishing
    • Boat Launch
    • Cable TV
    • Restaurant
    • Ice Cream
    • Horseshoes
    • Bathrooms
    • Showers
    • Internet Access
    • General Store
    • Garbage
    • Pavilion
    • Special Events
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  • Joshua Tree National Park Camping FAQs

    Joshua Tree was the eighth-most visited national park in 2022. Routinely in the top 10 for visitation, this park has exploded in popularity over the last decade. In 2014, the park saw roughly 1.5 million visitors annually. Less than a decade later, Joshua Tree was getting more than 3 million annual visits! Suffice to say, you want to make plans well ahead of time if you want to camp in the park.

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