Best Dispersed Camping near Indio, CA
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Indio, CA (44)
1. Joshua Tree South - BLM Dispersed
Mecca, California58 Reviews•158 Photos•857 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Market
2. Joshua Tree Lake Dispersed Camping
Joshua Tree, California33 Reviews•60 Photos•616 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
3. Mecca Hills Wilderness
Mecca, California8 Reviews•17 Photos•270 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
- Toilets
- Alcohol
4. Joshua tree BLM by entrance
Mecca, California12 Reviews•10 Photos•186 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
5. Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping
Mecca, California12 Reviews•40 Photos•86 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
6. Joshua Tree North BLM
Joshua Tree, California16 Reviews•36 Photos•153 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
8. Blair Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Julian, California31 Reviews•112 Photos•1005 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
10. BLM Dispersed Camping at Joshua Tree
Twentynine Palms, California6 Reviews•21 Photos•194 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
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Recent Dispersed Reviews in Indio
228 Reviews of 44 Indio Campgrounds
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Tony B.
Traveler
South Ridge Yellow Post Sites
Awesome dispersed site with amazing views
Very nice to find a campsite this private on a weekend in southern California elevation is high enough that temperatures were very enjoyable (mid 80's)
Laura M.
Legend
Joshua Tree South - BLM Dispersed
One of our favorites
We love this BLM dispersed boondock area. It’s one of our go-tos. There’s always room, even though there are always lots of other campers here. Once you leave the main road and drive on the dirt road for a bit in either direction, people start to thin out and you have your own huge patch of camping.
The road is washboard in parts, but manageable. Heads up that the BLM land is a checkerboard type situation, but nobody seemed to care. People were camped anywhere, and we’ve never seen anyone from BLM come by.
Cell service is great out here. Getting your spot level is tricky each time, and we usually have to dig a hole on one side and use levels on the other just to get our rig level. Of course we fill the holes back in when we leave.
- CCarson S.Traveler
BLM Dispersed Camping at Joshua Tree
Definition of Dispersed Camping
Everything about this site is not only free, but literally free to park and camp anywhere. There are private properties around, so just double check, but for the most part its wife open land to camp. Also currently in a fire ban, but that should be getting lifted in October. So campfires would be a great idea out here as well.
- ssoph M.
GuideJoshua Tree South - BLM Dispersed
my all time favorite blm
absolutely incredible views, in my opinion better than the park itself! easy road and so many open spots + so many cool people
Rose D.Traveler
Blair Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Quiet
Peaceful dispersed campground. Wide open great views. Didn’t even know I had neighbors until I walked around in the morning and saw neighboring campers over the hill. Clear skies when I went back in November, could get pretty windy. Saw some coyotes pass by my camp.
Ciara W.Guide
East Flats
Wildlife but super dusty!
Starlink internet here was great and we stayed 2 days to work here. Saw multiple deer walking by our site.
Easy to drag in dust and very annoying. We easily found a spot for our van.
- Ciara W.Guide
Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping
Base camp close to Joshua Tree
We stayed here for 2 nights and worked from here with our starlink. Great internet - we had 2 people doing video calls.
Each site is pretty large and can fit at least 3 vans but they’re only about 100 ft off the dirt road.
- SSamay C.Traveler
East Flats
Great secluded location
First time car camping. Solo trip with my fur babies. Trails a little rough but good thing I have X-Mode on my Subaru. Lol. Arrived around 5:30pm on a Wednesday. Drove past a few campers. A few with big RV’s. Closest camper is about 30 yards away. Could barely hear their generator running. Planned on staying a few nights but after the first night I was told there was a big archery event and that the whole campground was reserved so I had to pack up and leave.
Kique S.TravelerSouth Ridge Yellow Post Sites
Great spot!
This is a great area. I recommend you bring extra mosquito repellent. Have fun!
- CChandra B.Guide
East Flats
Quiet & Fresh Air
We are here RN! It is so peaceful and the air is so fresh! Pines, and clear blue skies! What more can you ask for a few hours away from LA proper…
JJ D.GuideJoshua Tree South Dispersed Camping
Ease of access and free
Great location in proximity just outside of Joshua Tree National Park. There are plenty of spots for tents, pop-ups, campers, or RVs. Fire rings are already established.
joel G.Guide
Gold Park Road Camp
South of 29 Palms
Takes a bit of time to find just the right spot, as some areas are a little trashy. Quiet, beautiful evening sunset enjoyed. Cools down nicely at night.
Alexis O.TravelerEast Flats
great spacious area
loved this spot. easy to find & very lowkey, with ample spaces to choose from. no amenities & great cell service.
- RRaymond M.
ScoutEast Flats
Nice lake!
No amenities but still nice and the price is right!
Carter M.ScoutBlair Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Beautiful area but lots of bugs
Here in late May and the bees and other bugs have been nonstop on me the whole time I've been here. It's a really beautiful area and the spots are spacious
- MMo H.Traveler
Painted Canyon
Amazing stars
Absolutely quiet and an amazing starry sky
Ideal for tents
- DDaniel H.Traveler
Joshua Tree Lake Dispersed Camping
GOOD ENOUGH
The area was easy to navigate; even when we pulled in late at night. There were a lot of people coming in and out as well. I wouldn’t recommend if you’re looking for privacy. Aside from that, I would camp if you’re looking for something easy, safe, and accessible.
- JJin S.Scout
Joshua Tree Lake Dispersed Camping
Some areas are private land
Nice area but we were told that some areas have now become private land, so that’s something to watch out for.
Anne M.ScoutBlair Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Great weeknight spot
Visited early May. Arrived right before sunset, there were people close to the bathrooms, but lots of space to spread out if you drive a little.
Heather K.
RangerBlair Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Great spot for a night or two
Tons of dispersed spots down the road.
Dickie Simmons S.TravelerBlair Valley Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Great off grid camping w/ easy access
Easy access to most designated campsites. Enjoy the changing colors at dusk. My area had 2 bars of verizion service.
- JJoe C.Scout
Box Canyon Dispersed
Sweet spot
Pretty sandy - would recommend 4wd but i suspect you could get in without. got my jeep deep into the canyon between coachella weekends and was the only person there.
Rainer R.Scout
North Joshua Tree
Nice stay, plenty of space
We arrived early in the afternoon around 4:30 pm and found a vast, open place witziges only few, dispersed campers. Access was easy, Solid ground . Only the partly littered areas prevent us from giving 5 stars.
- AAbe C.Guide
Yaqui Wash
If you just want to get outdoors...
There are a bunch of campsites along a service road that is parallel to a main road, several hundred feet away. This whole area is essentially within one valley, so you have mountains on both sides. It is well vegetated and allows for fairly easy hikes up the soft slopes.
The parking spots are right alongside the road, so for van camping is not so great, but tents can be put away from the road and therefore it's much more suitable for tenting.
The stretch of dirt road closest to the main road is Sandy, but manageable bull in a two wheel drive. This is where most of the campsites are. Further along the road, there are fewer camp sites, so they are more dispersed, however the road becomes more rocky and jutted, but for those wanting a bit more privacy, this is the spot to be.
I would like to come back in camp in this location. So i'm going to mark it to return another time.
- AAbe C.Guide
Yaqui Pass Camp
Easy stop if you need, otherwise keep driving
Drove in..., drove out. As another review noted, it's a big parking lot. Fine if you just need a place to pull over, nothing of value there..., maybe proximity to a hiking trail.
Emmi O.GuideJoshua Tree Lake Dispersed Camping
Ok for one night stay
We arrived late in the evening and spent one night there. There was couple of other campers too, so we felt safe. No trash but smelled like urine. Cell service was okay.
amanda R.GuideJoshua Tree South - BLM Dispersed
Great night!
Really convenient if you’re in Joshua Tree. The sunset was a 10/10. Very quiet, but we went in July so it was miserably hot. There are fire circles scattered throughout each site. Cell service for xfinity was great. Very nice quiet night
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