Hot mineral water runs through two pools and a hot tub at Catalina Spa and RV Resort, a privately operated RV resort in Desert Hot Springs that draws a mix of short-term visitors and long-term seasonal residents. The resort sits on the outskirts of town, and the drive in passes through scrubby desert with visible roadside trash before the gated grounds open up to paved internal roads and landscaped sites. Mountain views are accessible from the perimeter, though reviewers note the views inside the gates are limited compared to what you see walking out toward the street.
The resort divides into two sections: a newer upper area with wider, more modern facilities, and an older lower section with smaller bathrooms and fewer amenities. Sites in both areas run close together, though shrubbery between spaces provides some visual separation. The upper section is more exposed to wind, which can be a real factor here. Reviewers consistently mention that the pools are the main draw, fed by natural hot springs and held around 90 degrees, with the hot tub running warmer. Scott G. describes the resort as "no age limit and dog friendly, and still nice and quiet," which reflects a recurring theme across reviews, though noise levels vary by night and by proximity to other campers.
Beyond the pools, the grounds include pickleball courts, mini golf, shuffleboard, bocce ball, horseshoes, a fitness center, billiards room, and a convenience store. Two laundry rooms serve the property, though the older one has only two washers and two dryers. Trash pickup happens each morning. The dog park is on the smaller side and gets dusty.
RVs up to 50 feet fit on site, with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer. Rates run $22 to $44 per night, with monthly rates also available. The resort is open year-round, and the October through March window sees more organized activities and a fuller crowd. Campers exploring places to camp near Desert Hot Springs will find several other mineral spring-focused RV parks in the immediate area, including Healing Waters RV Park and Sparkling Waters RV Park. Palm Springs is roughly 20 minutes south, and Joshua Tree National Park is about 45 minutes away, making this a reasonable base for day trips. The resort works best for RV travelers who want full hookups, hot spring access, and on-site activities as part of their stay.
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Map & DirectionsCatalina Spa and RV Resort is located in California near Desert Hot Springs
Directions
Located between Palm Springs (20 min away) and Desert Edge, which is 12 miles from Desert Hot Springs. Take I-10 to Palm Drive north, and then turn right on Dillon and watch for signs about 4 miles East.
Address
18800 Corkill Rd
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241
Coordinates
33.90431538 N
116.43924918 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/15/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 8/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/15/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 8/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 43 min from El Centro, CA
- 1 hr 51 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 2 hrs 7 min from San Diego, CA
- 3 hrs 17 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ



































