Best camping near Desert Hot Springs
20 campgrounds · 20 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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 20 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Pinyon Flat
Prime
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 91°F· No active weather warnings
Pinyon Flat camping area, located in California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled amidst nature, this campground provides…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#2
Pinyon Flat Campground
Prime
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 91°F· No active weather warnings
Pinyon Flat Campground is located in the beautiful state of California. This camping area offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience. The…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#3
Black Rock Canyon
Prime
17.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 94°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…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#4
Black Rock Canyon Campground
Prime
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 94°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…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#5
Black Rock - Joshua Tree National Park
Prime
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Black Rock is a popular camping area located in Joshua Tree National Park, California. This campground offers various amenities to make your camping experience comfortable…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#6
Thousand Trails
Fair
5.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Hot day · high 102°F· No active weather warnings
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 76: live conditions (fair) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#7
Lake Cahuilla County Park
Fair
14.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Hot day · high 102°F· No active weather warnings
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 76: live conditions (fair) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#8
Ryan - Joshua Tree National Park
Prime
12.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 91°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 63: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#9
Ryan
Prime
12.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 91°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 63: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#10
Hidden Valley - Joshua Tree National Park
Prime
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 91°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 63: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#11
Hidden Valley Campground
Prime
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 91°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 63: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#12
Sheep Pass
Prime
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 93°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 62: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#13
Indian Cove
Prime
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 91°F· No active weather warnings
Indian Cove camping area, located in California, is a popular destination for campers seeking a unique and picturesque experience. The campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 62: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#14
Indian Cove - Joshua Tree National Park
Prime
19.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 91°F· No active weather warnings
Indian Cove is a popular camping area located in Joshua Tree National Park, California. This scenic campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 62: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#15
Jumbo Rocks - Joshua Tree National Park
Prime
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 93°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 60: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
Camping near Desert Hot Springs
The Desert Hot Springs area has 20 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.