Best camping near Thousand Palms
36 campgrounds · 36 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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 36 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Laws Camp
Prime
16.5 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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#2
David Neel
Prime
16.8 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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#3
Mallory
Prime
16.8 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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#4
Pyrite
Prime
16.8 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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#5
Irvine
Prime
16.9 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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#6
Stellar's Jay
Prime
17.0 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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#7
Tamarack Valley Campground
Prime
17.0 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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#8
Feldspar
Prime
17.0 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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#9
Pegiarlite
Prime
17.0 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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#10
Swallow
Prime
17.0 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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#11
Red Tail
Prime
17.1 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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#12
Mica
Prime
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Mica camping area is a picturesque campground located in California. Situated in a serene natural setting, it offers various amenities to enhance your camping experience. The…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Raven
Prime
17.1 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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#14
Pinyon Flat
Prime
17.2 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
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#15
Pinyon Flat Campground
Prime
17.2 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
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Camping near Thousand Palms
The Thousand Palms area has 36 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.