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Several furnished cabin options exist near Indian Wells, California, ranging from basic rustic cabins to fully-equipped units with modern amenities. The Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA in Desert Hot Springs offers cabin rentals with air conditioning, essential during hot desert months. Thousand Trails Palm Springs in Palm Desert provides cozy cabins with electricity and basic furnishings. Tamarisk Grove Campground in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park features more primitive cabins with simple sleeping platforms but no electricity or water. "The cabins are simple structures with platforms for sleeping. There are no amenities in the cabins - no electric, no water, no mattress, no linens," notes one visitor. Most cabins include picnic tables outside, and many have fire rings for outdoor cooking and evening relaxation.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location and price point. Caliente Springs RV Resort offers rental cottages suitable for those seeking more comfort, particularly popular with the 55+ crowd. Lake Hemet Campground provides family-friendly cabin options year-round with nearby recreational activities. Most locations allow pets in select cabins for an additional fee, though policies vary by property. "Absolutely beautiful campground. Super quiet neighbors, beautiful cabins available," reports one guest about Thousand Trails Idyllwild. Reservations are essential during peak seasons, particularly winter months when desert temperatures are mild. The Springs at Borrego RV Resort, known for its well-maintained facilities, requires booking up to a year in advance for winter stays.
Most cabin rentals provide beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from basic fire pits to full kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Cabins at KOA locations typically include small refrigerators and microwaves, while more rustic options may have only outdoor cooking facilities. Visitors should pack food, cooking supplies, and drinking water, especially at locations like Tamarisk Grove where potable water is not available. On-site stores at larger resorts like Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA and Thousand Trails properties offer basic provisions, though selection is limited and prices tend to be higher than in town. Flashlights, extra batteries, and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended for all cabin stays in the desert region where temperatures can fluctuate dramatically between day and night.
"The is a beautiful Thousand Trails RV Resort in Palm Springs, California! The park is large, very spacious and so clean!"
"Thousand Trails Palm Springs offers a great pool and hot tub area with a lively, mixed-age crowd—perfect if you’re in your 30s and looking for variety."
"This gem is located on the outskirts of Desert Hot Springs, CA. With two hot spring-fed pools and hot tubs (one of which is massive and SO luxe), we didn’t want to leave. Like, ever."
"Sites are pretty close together but divided by tall hedges that make for good privacy. It was a little loud our first night from other campers and dogs, but the second night was much quieter."
from $22 - $44 / night
Check Availability"You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit."
"The lake with all the blow up toys was a blast! The section we were in only had a volt potty but there were showers there in another section. Every site has a picnic table and fire ring."
from $45 / night
Check Availability"Near and clean campground with clean restrooms requiring a key code to enter. Two laundry rooms."
"Private hot showers that you accessed with a free code. The wifi was pretty good too. There was a 9 hole mini golf and playground for the kids too. Great views of the mountains."
"We had booked our site back in March and ran into a small glitch with the online system recognizing our deposit and site request."
"Had two pools and outdoor bar area with fire pit. All spots are paved and easy to access"
"It's close to the freeway and the road noise is loud and never stops. There is also a freight train that frequently runs along behind the park, and it's very loud."
"We upgraded to the"luxury" site which meant that the spacing between sites was a bit greater and we had a lovely patch of green grass between us and our neighbors."
"We’ll groomed and maintained park. Semi private spaces, plenty of grass, very nice pool & spa, and friendly staff. Our space was adjacent to Jefferson Street which is a bit noisy but tolerable."
"Full hookups, daily trash pickups at each site, cable tv, large level pads with privacy hedge, small dog parks scattered throughout, gated security, nice restrooms w/ showers (free)."
from $42 - $9999 / night
Check Availability"It's a lovely location with almost perfect weather in the winter. April very windy and May, it starts getting hotter. However, you can take the tram up majestic Mt."
"The premium RV spots where we stayed near the West Serenity Pool (about 3 blocks away) have a fake grass patch and concrete slab along with a little patio set, which was very nice."
"We spent a week in one of their dog friendly cabins and had such a good time."
"Beautiful park with lots of amenities. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed as it is open seasonally. Wifi is the normal bad. Dog park is wonderful as well as the free putting course."
from $52 - $113 / night
Check Availability"Had no problem booking it on the internet but the phone numbers provided (especially the one regarding the late check in) kept you either asking to leave a message (that was never acted upon / returned"
"Great clean campground and resort For55+ lots to do Mineral hot springs Rental cottages and some for sale"
TravelerFantastic park. Well kept, beautiful surroundings with hiking trails, big and private spots and clean bathrooms. Camping cabins available. The second interior RV loop is way nicer and more private spots than the first. We were site 37 and it was great. Both electric and water hookups in all RV spots and campground dump station on site. Julian and Winona are fun day trips. Calico Cider in Wynona is an A+.
ScoutVisited the last 2 weeks of August. Great place for family and kids. Affordable. Campsite #295. You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit. Different campgrounds for all chosen methods (Tent, RV, Glamping, etc..) There's restrooms you can use. There's showers you can pay per use. The swim zone isn't too far from this campsite, 5-10 min walk w/ no accessories. If you have little ones, you can take them with a wagon but I'd recommend just driving your car with a few items to the zone. Bring your own shade for this campsite, your own water too. The marketplace is near the entrance BUT they only sell individual waters (No 48 pack types). You'll definitely hear your neighbors snore at night after a long day LOL.. quiet hours are from 10pm - 8am. Overall, this is a great spot. If you're lucky to snag other spots with trees covering you then great but this is still a good campsite. Happy camping! ... Oh yeah, T-Mobile no service up there (apparently Verizon, AT&T do)
RangerTamarisk Grove Campground is about 20 minutes south of Borrego Springs. It sits next to the highway but there’s minimal traffic so it isn’t terribly loud. There are tent sites as well as primitive cabins. Each site has a fire ring and table. There are also flush toilets and paid showers. There is no potable water at this campground - be sure to bring your own. The cabins are simple structures with platforms for sleeping. There are no amenities in the cabins - no electric, no water, no mattress, no linens, etc.
The campground is across the street from both the Cactus Loop and Yaqui Well trail heads. We recommend the short Cactus Loop hike over the Yaqui Well hike. Go at sunset to catch the cholla cacti backlit by the sunset.
TravelerThere are no bathrooms or water here, but you have cell service and a convenience store very close by. This is a great spot to find a free camping site and still be somewhat in your own seclusion. The sky is really nice here at night. You can see the freeway a bit of a distance out from this location and it takes about 45mins or so get back into Joshua tree National park from here. The fire pits are in the ground so you might have to rebuild the walls above ground if they’ve been knocked down. Overall a very cool spot to check out that’s right outside of Joshua tree National park with beautiful sunset views. This is BLM land
ScoutWe tent camped 3 days 2 nights during Memorial weekend with 3 other families. We really enjoyed the drive up Idylwild, beautiful scenery. I think the sites are a bit too close to each other, I would prefer more space between sites. But it's a quiet campground, everyone goes to sleep early around 10pm. A downside during our visit, is the restroom/bathroom; the resort closed down couple restroom/bathroom for renovation, so we had. to walk far to shower/potty. Maybe they were short staffed, the restroom/bathroom were dirty, toilet flushing issue and trash bin overflow. Overall we had a good time, also be aware of coyotes they come out at night.
ScoutPros:
easy to get to, nice amenities
right next to Julian (perfect for day trips into town)
there are a few campsites where you can create some privacy (much more so than many other San Diego park campgrounds)
cool, easy trails to hike nearby
Cons:
most campsites are right on top of each other, many don't provide shade. One occasion, a family with a giant RV parked in the middle of the tent campground area, their generator/other RV components were extremely loud, and they brought two power wheel cars that their young children promptly began to drive around (adding to the sounds of other battery-powered crap) at 6am. My solace came when the batteries finally died.
rangers are constantly patrolling and there are A TON of rules for the campground ("quiet hours", no ropes or anything else tied to the trees)
the area is ridden with flies at certain times of the year- i believe it was late summer
GuideNear and clean campground with clean restrooms requiring a key code to enter. Two laundry rooms. One large pool and three spas (hot tubs to folks not from So Cal) all heated with naturally heated mineral water. Secure. Park staff drive around at night to keep an eye on things. Most camps are close to the neighbors but most folks are quiet. Pay extra foe larger or premium campsites. Play area for the kids by the office. Put-put golf. Not much shade but many hedges. Gravel parking. Separate are for tents, communal sinks. Few trees around. Each camp has a sturdy picnic table. Propane fires only. And probably the same for BBQs. Great AT&T 5G cellular. Wi-Fi is weak, but it’s free.RV spot had fill hookups (water, 30 or 50 amp power, sewer, but no cable TV.
Well run and friendly, responsive staff. Understand that Desert Hot Springs is sometimes WINDY!! And that can mean dust storms, but that goes for the entire Cochella Valley. Not close to anything out here. A convenience store about 1/3 mile away. You won’t be running for coffee here. The the management sometimes hosts events and a weekend breakfast can be purchased.
All rigs are in good repair and I’ve seen nothing sketchy here at all. Been here 3 weeks with 3 more to go.
Bottom line: I would definitely stay here again, but it is a drive to get into DHS or Palm Springs. And it is windy/dusty.
GuideGreat campsite with plenty of amenities and a little store to boot. My #92 camper trailer spot was roomy and had a new picnic table. Old fashion rock pile fire pit that needed some maintenance, which I didn't mind, water/sewer/electrical hook ups were operational. It was really windy during the day and night but it added to the desert experience... off season so I almost had the place to myself. Nice views and plenty of walking paths...
ScoutThis was our first time here.
We made it clear, at the time we reserved, that we needed a 50 Amp hookup. It turns out that our reservation was for a 30 Amp site (#21). We again made it clear at the time of check-in that we needed a 50 Amp site, we were moved from #21 to #31 (the only 50 Amp site left in the park). It is a lakeside parallel parking site that is beautiful. The lake has a fountain in the middle that gets illuminated at night, very nice indeed.
Now for the bad, although there was clearly a gate at the front entrance, we never saw it closed. The park provides security until 10 pm, after that, it seems that ANYONE can come and go. We heard from others that thefts had become common-place.
The tiny store at the entrance closes at 5 pm every day. Luckily there are several stores only a couple of blocks away.
Showers are not included in the price of your site rental, an average shower will cost between $1 and $2. You must purchase shower/laundry tokens from the tiny store. When we went to the store to purchase our tokens, we were told that they had to go empty the machines so that they had more tokens to sell. The laundry room was actually closed for the first 2 days we were there.
The dump station in the park was locked (no sewer hookups). You had to wait until someone from the tiny store was able to get free long enough to open the locked dump station.
The WiFi situation is horrendously bad, especially after about 9:20 pm. Apparently that is when their metering software kicks in. We went from watching our shows (NetFlix, etc) to the point that we couldn't even play a complete song over the connection. Still unhappy about the WiFi, an ominous warning came across my devices stating that there was suspicious/hacking activity on the WiFi network, disconnect immediately.
**OMSB: When are RV parks going to learn that in today's world, good, safe, WiFi is essential, and should not be an afterthought? TO ALL RV PARKS: Upgrade your WiFi now, I (and probably many others) would happily pay another $5 to $10 per day for great WiFi service. **
There seemed to be an inordinate amount of trash around the entire place. There were multiple empty beer cans on our site when we arrived. The nice green lawn area that we walked our dogs on was littered with waste from other inconsiderate pet owners (please pick up after your pet).
The place is a little pricey for what you actually get, Everything seems to cost more, as long as you get it before 5 pm.
We have gotten much more, for much less. Overall the place was beautiful until you looked more closely. Unfortunately, it looks like people have stopped caring about maintaining this park.
Cabin rentals near Indian Wells, California sit between 100-200 feet below sea level in the Coachella Valley, surrounded by mountains rising over 10,000 feet. The dramatic elevation change creates extreme summer temperatures often exceeding 110°F, while winter nights can drop below 45°F. Cabin accommodations provide shelter from strong desert winds that frequently sweep through the valley, particularly during spring months.
Mineral springs relaxation: Several cabin properties feature natural hot spring pools fed by underground thermal waters. Catalina Spa and RV Resort maintains multiple temperature-controlled mineral pools that don't have a sulfur smell. "The pools have different temperatures as do the spa pools. Good for tired muscles!" notes a visitor to Caliente Springs RV Resort.
Desert exploration: Cabin stays provide a comfortable base for exploring the surrounding desert landscape. "Lots of exploring within an hours drive if you are into sight seeing like Palm Springs, architecture, arts, nature, history and man made disasters like the Salton sea," explains a reviewer at Caliente Springs. The location is convenient for day trips to multiple desert attractions while returning to cabin comfort at night.
Water recreation: Despite the desert setting, several cabin locations offer water activities during hot months. Lake Hemet Campground provides lakeside options where families can enjoy inflatable water features. "The lake with all the blow up toys was a blast! We rented a boat and went out on the lake to do some fishing. We didn't catch anything but we did see some bald eagles which was super cool!" reports one visitor to Lake Hemet Campground.
Heated pools year-round: The geothermal resources in the area allow for comfortable swimming even during winter months. "90, 100 and 104 degrees heated in December!!" exclaims a visitor to Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA, noting the three different temperature options available for soaking.
Spacious cabin sites: Many cabin rentals provide adequate outdoor space despite the desert setting. At Catalina Spa and RV Resort, guests appreciate the layout, with one mentioning, "Lots of space for kids to play, with lawns and a little playground. 2 pools both with shower rooms and 2 separate laundry rooms."
Community activities: Longer-stay cabin guests can participate in organized social events at many properties. "Very family friendly resort so on the weekends there are lots of families with kids. There are lots of activities such as mini golf, pickle ball, and shuffle board, just to name a few," explains a visitor to Catalina Spa and RV Resort.
Age restrictions: Some cabin rental facilities near Indian Wells operate as retirement communities with strict age policies. "This park looks nice, we were unable to stay due to age restrictions. Park is a 55+ park," notes a visitor to Caliente Springs RV Resort. Always verify age requirements before booking cabins at these locations.
Wind conditions: The valley geography creates wind tunnel effects that impact cabin stays during certain seasons. "It can be windy at times, so you need to mind your awnings," warns a visitor at Catalina Spa and RV Resort. Some properties offer better wind protection than others through natural barriers or strategic building placement.
Distance considerations: While advertised as "near Palm Springs," some cabin rentals require significant driving to reach attractions. "We wanted to to spend a lot of time in Palm Springs and found the distance too far. There is really nothing in Desert Hot Springs except a burger joint and a small breakfast cafe," shares a guest at Caliente Springs, noting the isolation from amenities.
Activity planning: Facilities with family-friendly amenities help entertain children during cabin stays. At Coachella Lakes RV Resort, "There's a nice shop at the front desk where you check in, and staff is super friendly. There is onsite propane fill as well. Their club house has a nice pool, 2 hot tubs, a nice gym, and really nice and open hangout area and work area."
Pet accommodations: Many cabin rentals welcome four-legged family members with special amenities. "Dogs get a cute little goodie bag with a little bandana, poop bags and a bag holder for the leash, and a tennis ball," mentions a guest at Coachella Lakes RV Resort, highlighting the pet-friendly atmosphere at some properties.
Seasonal timing: Family cabin trips require careful planning around desert temperature extremes. "We came to this resort in September 2021, didn't realize it was still too hot to go to the desert," admits a visitor to Sky Valley RV Resort, underscoring the importance of timing family visits to avoid extreme heat.
Hookup location planning: At some properties, cabin and RV sites have challenging utility configurations. At Thousand Trails Palm Springs, "Parking big rig between the palm trees can be a challenge," notes one visitor, pointing out infrastructure constraints that affect both cabin and RV placement.
Security considerations: Several properties near Indian Wells implement security measures that affect cabin and RV guests. "This is a very popular park and they do have stricter rules than other TT parks. The staff have always been friendly and easy going. The area park is next to I10 and does have lots of road noise, also a good amount of riff raff and homeless near by. The park does keep security tight as a precaution," explains a Thousand Trails Palm Springs visitor.
Noise factors: Cabins near highways or train tracks experience significant noise issues. "It's close to the freeway and the road noise is loud and never stops. There is also a freight train that frequently runs along behind the park, and it's very loud," reports a visitor staying near Interstate 10, highlighting the importance of location research before booking cabin accommodations.
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