Best camping near Palm Springs

68 campgrounds · 68 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Palm 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 68 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Laws Camp
#1 Laws Camp Prime
6.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Laws Camp is a beautiful camping area located in California, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Eastern Sierra Mountains. Nearby points of interest include Mono Lake, Bodie…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
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David Neel
#2 David Neel Prime
7.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
David Neel camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance camper's experience. Visitors can…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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Mallory
#3 Mallory Prime
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Mallory camping area is a beautiful campground located in California. It offers a range of amenities to its visitors, making it an ideal destination for camping enthusiasts. The…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
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Pyrite
#4 Pyrite Prime
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Pyrite camping area, located in California, offers a unique camping experience surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. This primitive campground provides basic amenities such…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
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Stellar's Jay
#5 Stellar's Jay Prime
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
The Stellar's Jay camping area is a beautiful campground located in California. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. There are…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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Feldspar
#6 Feldspar Prime
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Feldspar Campground, located near Horseshoe Meadow in California’s eastern Sierra Nevada, offers established, first-come, first-served campsites (no reservations required) with no…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
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Irvine
#7 Irvine Prime
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Irvine Camping Area, located in the state of California, offers a delightful camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. The campground provides a range of amenities to…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
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Swallow
#8 Swallow Prime
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
The Swallow Camping Area in California is a serene and tranquil location situated in the Angeles National Forest. The camping area is surrounded by breathtaking views of lush…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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Red Tail
#9 Red Tail Prime
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Red Tail camping area, located in California, is a picturesque campground offering a range of amenities for nature enthusiasts. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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Round Valley Campground
#10 Round Valley Campground Prime
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Round Valley Campground is a picturesque camping spot located in the state of California. Nestled in the beautiful mountains, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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Tamarack Valley Campground
#11 Tamarack Valley Campground Prime
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Tamarack Valley Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the heart of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. It offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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Pegiarlite
#12 Pegiarlite Prime
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Pegiarlite camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of California. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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Raven
#13 Raven Prime
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Raven Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the scenic state of California. Nestled in nature, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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Upper Chinquapin
#14 Upper Chinquapin Prime
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
The Upper Chinquapin Camping Area is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, providing campers with breathtaking views of the surrounding forest and mountains. This…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
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Upper Mistletoe
#15 Upper Mistletoe Prime
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
The Upper Mistletoe Camping Area is located in the San Bernardino National Forest in California, and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Visitors can…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Palm Springs

The Palm Springs area has 68 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 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.

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