Best camping near Desert Hot Springs
24 campgrounds · 24 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Desert Hot Springs, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 24 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Emerald Desert RV Resort
Fair
5.0 mi away
· Hot night · low 85°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 109°F
Emerald Desert RV Resort is an RV park located near Palm Desert in Southern California's Coachella Valley. The resort caters to RV campers seeking desert accommodations in this…
Why 100: 76 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Thousand Trails
Fair
5.1 mi away
· Hot night · low 85°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 109°F
Thousand Trails Camping Area in California is a beautiful camping spot located in the midst of nature's tranquil beauty. The surrounding views include scenic mountains, peaceful…
Why 100: 71 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Catalina Spa RV Park
Fair
10.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 99°F
Catalina Spa RV Park is an RV park located near Desert Hot Springs in Southern California's Coachella Valley. The park provides accommodations for RV campers in a desert setting…
Why 100: 56 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Sky Ridge
Fair
10.7 mi away
· Hot night · low 82°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 99°F
Sky Ridge is an RV park located in southern California's Coachella Valley region, near the communities around latitude 33.774°N. The facility caters to RV campers seeking desert…
Why 100: 94 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Ryan - Joshua Tree National Park
Good
12.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Ryan - Joshua Tree National Park camping area is located in the state of California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground features clean restrooms, picnic…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Ryan
Good
12.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Ryan Camping Area is located in the state of California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic facilities such as picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Lake Cahuilla County Park
Fair
14.5 mi away
· Hot night · low 85°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 109°F
Lake Cahuilla County Park is a popular and picturesque camping destination located in the state of California. Nestled in the Coachella Valley, this campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Hidden Valley - Joshua Tree National Park
Good
14.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Hidden Valley is a popular camping area located in Joshua Tree National Park, California. The campground offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Hidden Valley Campground
Good
14.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Hidden Valley Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. This scenic campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. With access to…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Happy Traveller RV Park
Fair
14.7 mi away
· Hot night · low 82°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 99°F
Happy Traveller RV Park is an RV park located near Palm Springs, California, in the low desert region. The park welcomes RV campers in a setting characterized by warm, sunny…
Why 100: 90 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Sheep Pass
Fair
15.1 mi away
· Hot night · low 81°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Sheep Pass camping area, located in California, offers a serene and scenic camping experience. This campground provides various amenities to enhance visitors' stay, including…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Jumbo Rocks - Joshua Tree National Park
Fair
17.1 mi away
· Hot night · low 81°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Jumbo Rocks Campground in Joshua Tree National Park offers 124 established campsites nestled among giant granite boulders in a stunning high desert landscape. Reservations are…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Jumbo Rocks
Fair
17.2 mi away
· Hot night · low 81°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Jumbo Rocks is a popular camping area located in Joshua Tree National Park, California. This campground is unique in that it is situated among large, picturesque boulders that…
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#14
Black Rock Canyon
Fair
17.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Hot day · high 99°F· No active weather warnings
Black Rock Canyon camping area is a picturesque campground located in California. The campground offers several amenities to make visitors' stay comfortable. With well-maintained…
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#15
Black Rock Canyon Campground
Fair
17.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Hot day · high 99°F· No active weather warnings
Black Rock Canyon Campground, located in the beautiful state of California, offers a fantastic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This well-maintained campground provides…
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Camping near Desert Hot Springs
The Desert Hot Springs area has 24 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Desert Hot Springs
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.