Best camping near Thousand Palms
42 campgrounds · 42 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Thousand Palms, 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 42 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Emerald Desert RV Resort
Fair
3.6 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
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
Sky Ridge
Fair
6.6 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
Catalina Spa RV Park
Fair
7.6 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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#5
Happy Traveller RV Park
Fair
10.5 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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#6
Lake Cahuilla County Park
Fair
14.6 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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#7
Ryan - Joshua Tree National Park
Good
16.4 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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#8
Ryan
Good
16.4 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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#9
Laws Camp
Good
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
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 100: 77 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
David Neel
Good
16.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
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 100: 81 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Mallory
Good
16.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
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 100: 82 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Pyrite
Good
16.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Pyrite camping area, located in California, offers a unique camping experience surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. This primitive campground provides basic amenities such…
Why 100: 82 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Irvine
Good
16.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
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 100: 80 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Stellar's Jay
Good
17.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
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 100: 81 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Tamarack Valley Campground
Good
17.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 92°F
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 100: 81 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Thousand Palms
The Thousand Palms area has 42 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 Thousand Palms
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.