Where the Salton Sea meets BLM desert land, Los Palmas Oasis occupies a medium-sized dirt lot that serves as a staging area before the entrance to Dos Palmas Reserve. Campers park on level ground with views extending toward the Salton Sea on one side and the reserve's vegetation on the other. The site accommodates big rigs and allows pets.
Palm trees require a thirty-minute walk from the camping area, while natural springs sit about an hour's walk away. Cell service reaches the area, and the Bureau of Land Management permits alcohol. The location works well for campers wanting dispersed camping with access to both desert landscapes and the unique ecosystem around California's largest lake.
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Map & DirectionsLos Palmas Oasis is located in California near Mecca
Coordinates
33.4996315 N
115.8621315 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 12/11/25- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 12/11/25
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from El Centro, CA
- 2 hrs 16 min from Yuma, AZ
- 2 hrs 38 min from San Diego, CA
- 3 hrs 20 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
