Best camping near Palm Desert
49 campgrounds · 49 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Palm Desert, 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 49 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Emerald Desert RV Resort
Fair
0.6 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
1.4 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
Sky Ridge
Fair
7.5 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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#4
Lake Cahuilla County Park
Fair
10.3 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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#5
Catalina Spa RV Park
Fair
11.9 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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#6
Happy Traveller RV Park
Fair
12.6 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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#7
Pinyon Flat
Good
14.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Pinyon Flat camping area, located in California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled amidst nature, this campground provides…
Why 100: 53 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Pinyon Flat Campground
Good
14.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
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 100: 53 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Ribbonwood Equestrian
Good
14.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Ribbonwood Equestrian camping area, located in California, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides spacious sites suitable for both tents and…
Why 100: 51 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground
Good
14.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground is a popular camping area located in California. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers to…
Why 100: 51 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Santa Rosa Camp YellowStake10
Good
16.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
The Santa Rosa Camp Yellowstake10 camping area, located in California, offers a fantastic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities to…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Santa Rosa Camp YellowStake11
Good
16.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Santa Rosa Camp Yellowstake11 is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities for campers, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Santa Rosa Camp YellowStake12
Good
17.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Santa Rosa Camp Yellowstake12 is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers numerous amenities to enhance the camping experience. There are clean…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Santa Rosa Camp YellowStake13
Good
17.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Santa Rosa Camp Yellowstake13 is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Santa Rosa Camp YellowStake14
Good
17.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Santa Rosa Camp Yellowstake14 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated in a stunning natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Palm Desert
The Palm Desert area has 49 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 Palm Desert
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.