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Best Glamping near La Quinta, CA

353 Reviews

Lake Hemet Campground and Catalina Spa and RV Resort house upscale glamping accommodations near the desert landscapes surrounding La Quinta. Both locations feature luxury safari-style tents and canvas structures with real beds, private spaces, and climate control systems that provide comfort regardless of desert temperature fluctuations. The Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA extends the glamping options with both cabin-style glamping units and yurts equipped with electricity, comfortable furnishings, and dedicated outdoor spaces for evening relaxation. Each glamping accommodation includes picnic tables and fire rings for the outdoor experience while maintaining interior comfort with quality bedding and furnishings. One guest shared, "The pools are fueled by the hot springs, so the pool is at about 90 degrees and the hot tub a bit hotter, making it the perfect retreat after a day of exploring."

Borrego Palm Canyon Campground within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park offers glamping yurts with mountain views and access to Palm Canyon's natural oasis hiking trails. These eco-friendly accommodations sit approximately 40 miles from La Quinta, providing a remote desert experience while maintaining boutique camping amenities. Nearby trailheads lead directly to desert palm groves and seasonal waterfalls, with stargazing opportunities enhanced by the park's International Dark Sky designation. Thousand Trails Idyllwild provides alternative mountain glamping experiences at higher elevations with cooler temperatures, situated among pine forests with access to hiking trails. A recent visitor mentioned, "The owners made it very clear that kids and families are welcome, although most campers were silver haired, creating a multigenerational glamping community with activities for everyone."

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Best Glamping Sites Near La Quinta, California (33)

    1. Lake Hemet Campground

    39 Reviews
    Mountain Center, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (951) 659-2680

    $45 / night

    "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."

    "I've been coming to Lake Hemet for several years. The campground is clean and the fishing is good, most of the time."

    2. Catalina Spa and RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Desert Hot Springs, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 329-4431

    $22 - $44 / night

    "We loved our location of our site, right by all the awesome amenities this place has! Our kids loved the pool and we couldn’t get enough of the hot mineral spring."

    "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."

    3. Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA

    21 Reviews
    Desert Hot Springs, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 251-6555

    "Near and clean campground with clean restrooms requiring a key code to enter. Two laundry rooms."

    "The KOA is reasonably priced for KOA and California. 3 hot spring tubs. Pool is warm and wall stops wind. Many activities for kids miniature golf, jump board, play ground."

    4. Oasis Palms RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Coolidge Springs, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 397-1011

    "Pool is open 24/7 and there are showers and laundry on site. Very friendly staff and a great location to live."

    "New Management, Pool, spa, Clubhouse, Showers, laundry rooms, Ping pong, Billiards table, Piano, , Clean and fun.  Can accommodate 45' Rigs. Clean sites with 30 and 50 amp.  Daily weekly monthly."

    5. Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

    31 Reviews
    Borrego Springs, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 767-5311

    $35 - $125 / night

    "My practical side enjoys the clean bathrooms with hot showers and proximity to markets for refills on ice and beer."

    "Each site has a large fire pit, charcoal grill and a water spout near by. Bathrooms with flushing toilets and coin operated showers."

    6. Happy Traveler RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Palm Springs, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 325-8518

    $90 / night

    "It’s walking distance to downtown, across the street from a convenience store, Starbucks and restaurants, and has multiple hiking trails within walking distance, including one out the back gate."

    "We spent 5 nights here and choose this location for it’s proximity to downtown, Aerial Tramway, and Joshua Tree. The park could be a gem once again, but currently worn down."

    7. Thousand Trails Idyllwild

    10 Reviews
    Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "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."

    "Great bathrooms and showers. Pool and activities were closed in the winter. Pets allowed"

    8. Marion Mountain

    10 Reviews
    Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2922

    $10 / night

    "Bathrooms were clean and parking was nice. Paved road all the way to your site. Not able to use fire pits due to fire restrictions."

    "Dispersed due to the fact there’s only a few water spigots at select sites and the bathroom were a hike from our spot."

    9. William Heise County Park

    46 Reviews
    Julian, CA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 765-0650

    $24 - $34 / night

    "Table and fire pit at each site. 

    Hiking available walking distance from camp, trails leading out of camp. Family friendly environment."

    "The drive up was amazing. They had plenty of water to wash and drink with a lot of bathrooms as well.

    You can walk trails, stargaze, take your bikes around and so much more!"

    10. Yaqui Well Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

    12 Reviews
    Borrego Springs, CA
    34 miles

    "There’s a wonderful path call Bill Kenyon Overlook trail that’s trailhead is on the side of the campground."

    "I don't think this map pin is correct for Yaqui Wells Primitive Camp, the location according to Google Maps is a little further south just off Yaqui Pass Road off Highway 78."

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353 Reviews of 33 La Quinta Campgrounds

  • Christina K.
    May. 23, 2021

    Catalina Spa and RV Resort

    Everything you could need

    We travel Fulltime and have been to countless campgrounds and RV resorts. After spending some time roughing it in Utah this place was exactly what we needed! Christina greeted us with such kindness and attention it blew us away. We loved our location of our site, right by all the awesome amenities this place has! Our kids loved the pool and we couldn’t get enough of the hot mineral spring. The bathrooms are better than I think we’ve ever had, honestly, nice modern style, super clean and hot showers with great pressure. Laundry room was clean and conveniently located. There were more amenities like horse shoes and a really nice outdoor kitchen covered patio. What more could you ask for? I am shocked at how much you get for how much you pay! Beyond a great quality value here. I would recommend this place to anyone that is looking for a location that has easy access to Joshua tree, Palm Springs and we even took a day trip out to Oceanside. We loved our stay so much we ended up extending for a few more days. We for sure will be staying here next time we come through the area.

  • cal K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 20, 2023

    Agua Caliente County Park Campground

    Large campground with lots of amenities

    Lots going on here but felt peaceful midweek in Jan. 3 spring-fed pools, hot showers quarter operated, clean flush toilet bathrooms, water, hiking trails and ample roads to walk the dog on. Mountain lion country - be alert. Friendly rangers. Clean facilities and well-kept grounds. Horseshoe pits and large group picnic areas. Cute cabins for rent - no pets allowed in those. Will definitely visit again. Many of the tent sites are close together - if the campground was full you’d have little privacy but it’s a large place and there were hardly any tent campers when I was there, though more RVs and vans in the hookup section. Tent site 106 is very private. I liked 109 it was in a kind of bird thicket with privacy from the road etc.

  • E
    May. 20, 2019

    Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

    Stars galore!

    This campground is one of my favorites. My practical side enjoys the clean bathrooms with hot showers and proximity to markets for refills on ice and beer. My adventurous side enjoys the hikes, coyotes singing and clear skies to observe the night sky. This campground has been enjoyable every time I’ve gone. I’ve been to many campgrounds where neighbors keep you up late, but something about this location demands quiet enjoyment. Don’t get me wrong, my friends and I stay up laughing around the campfire well after sunset but everyone seems to respect the quiet hours. The sites are spacious, each with a shade ramada, grill and fire-ring. The visitors center is a must see and there are numerous hiking trails near the campground. As beautiful as the wildflowers are during a super bloom, the crowds are super distracting. March is the best time of year to go, if there is a super bloom you’ll enjoy that, if not, you’ll enjoy the solitude.

  • Pablo L.
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Lake Hemet Campground

    Great Time!

    Visited 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)

  • Matthew D.
    Jun. 26, 2017

    William Heise County Park

    Fire pits too close to eachother

    Stayed in site #73 this past weekend. I wouldn't recommend that spot. It is too close to #74. They are both large spots but the actually fire pits are too close to eachother. Luckily there was a nice family staying next to us so we hardly noticed them. Had they been too loud it could have ruined the trip. Also this spot had very little shade in the afternoon when the sun was the hottest.

    The bathrooms were shut down for maintenance in that loop so they offered portable toilets which got full quick. The hand washing station ran out of water the second day and was never refilled so you had to go back to your site to wash your hands. The running water coming from the spigot was orange and frothy and had a sign saying not to use it for drinking.

    The hiking trail that was near by was the best part. Tons of wildflowers everywhere and beautiful views.

    I probably won't come back to this campground next time I got camping. There are campgrounds closer to San Diego that are have bigger sites.

  • T
    Mar. 15, 2022

    Lake Skinner Recreation Area

    Busy!

    When we Arrived at the gate we were 14th in line. It Took 40 minutes to enter the park. The CG was very full, it was noisy all weekend. There were barking dogs, dogs not on leashes, remote control cars, electric scooters, loud stereos. People up partying till after 1am around their fires. It Appears all “camp rules” are ignored. Bathrooms were clean. Our Fire pit at spot was left dirty and had trash in it when we arrived. The park in general is very nice. This was our 4th time here and only time it had been so loud. Make sure you check out the camp store and walk down to the lake.

  • M
    Nov. 2, 2020

    Cherry Valley Lakes

    Relaxing

    This is a membership campground. They will allow you to stay for free if you listen to their pitch. There are several other campgrounds included with the membership. This Park has bathrooms, showers, a laundry facility, a heated pool and spa, a playground, two catch and release fishing ponds (no license required, but only barbless hooks are allowed), and a youth center. We didn’t catch any fish but the kids still had fun with it. The thing I didn’t like about it was that it’s right next to the freeway so it was loud ... which doesn’t bother me during the day but was distracting at night when trying to sleep.

  • L
    Dec. 16, 2022

    Catalina Spa and RV Resort

    Adequate & ok for an overnight stop

    Not a very attractive drive in. Lots and lots of trash in the shrubbery and fields along the highway. Reservation and check in was easy. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The RV park itself is attractive and seems to be fairly well maintained. It seems there are two rv areas. A lower older area and an upper newer and more attractive area. We were in the older area. Site was gravel with a small concrete area. Unfortunately, no one there seems to care about the dog poop everywhere (not exaggerating!). We and the people behind us parking had to clean dog poop off our site before we could set up. When walking our dog we saw poop everywhere. Dog park was ok, but on the small side and would be better with a gravel base instead of the dirt (very, very dusty and results in a dirty, dusty dog). There is a huge field adjacent and owned by the rv park that you can walk and or run your dog. But also full of poop. Bathroom smaller, older in the lower area. Much nicer, more modern bathrooms in the newer area. Two laundry rooms but no front loaders and the older laundry room only had two washers and two dryers. Can use quarters or an app. Pool and spa seemed pretty popular but we didn’t use. Area could really use some lighting at night. Very dark with minimal lighting in the older section. Trash is picked up every morning if you leave outside your site.

  • Dani P.
    Jul. 14, 2019

    William Heise County Park

    Forest and Mountains just a couple hours from the city

    Sweet campground with pines trees and a mountain feel. Table and fire pit at each site. 

    Hiking available walking distance from camp, trails leading out of camp. Family friendly environment. Can get busy in the summer, so be sure to leave it just as beautiful or better than before you arrived.

Guide to La Quinta

Glamping options near La Quinta range from high-elevation mountain settings to desert locations with specialized amenities. The area sits at the junction of the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountain ranges, creating diverse camping conditions with temperature variations of 15-20°F between valley floor sites and mountain locations. Most glamping accommodations maintain availability year-round despite summer temperatures often exceeding 100°F in lower elevations.

What to do

Hiking to natural springs: Access trailheads directly from Borrego Palm Canyon Campground for diverse terrain experiences. "The palm canyon hike is really nice. The sites aren't huge and it's definitely desert camping. The bathrooms are clean," notes one visitor who appreciated the combination of camping comfort and trail access.

Stargazing after sunset: Plan evening viewing sessions away from campground lights. Many locations offer unobstructed night sky viewing opportunities. A camper at Yaqui Well Primitive Campground found "the stars were beautiful" despite being relatively close to roads, making it accessible for casual stargazers without specialized equipment.

Mountain biking on forest trails: Access riding routes directly from several campgrounds in the higher elevations. The routes range from beginner-friendly paths to technical challenges. At Thousand Trails Idyllwild, campers mention "plenty of spots for tents, RVs, and cabins" with "small trails with cool views" accessible throughout the property for quick exploration between longer rides.

What campers like

Mineral hot springs: The natural hot mineral water access makes certain locations particularly valuable for relaxation. "The pools are warm and well maintained. The sites are spaced moderately with easy access to hookups and shrubbery between each site," explains a visitor at Catalina Spa and RV Resort, where the mineral springs provide therapeutic benefits.

Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds feature natural vegetation barriers creating secluded camping areas. One camper at William Heise County Park appreciated that "all spots outside of the RV loop are spread out and pretty secluded" with "nice well maintained trails" accessible from camp sites.

Diverse activity options: On-site recreation features provide entertainment beyond typical camping activities. "They have mini golf and picket ball. The kids loved the pool. That was the main attraction," shares a family who visited Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA, where structured activities complement the natural surroundings.

What you should know

Seasonal temperature fluctuations: Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F at lower elevations while mountain sites maintain milder conditions. Prepare for overnight temperature drops of 30-40°F in desert locations year-round.

Wind conditions: Desert locations experience strong wind patterns that affect camping comfort. A visitor at Yaqui Well Primitive Campground warned it was "very windy at night" and recommended bringing quality tent stakes, noting "the dirt was packed" making standard stakes sometimes insufficient.

Water quality concerns: Some locations require bringing drinking water. One camper noted that at certain sites "the water is NOT SAFE to drink or cook with due to excessive arsenic and fluoride," though "there are 3 locations in the park with reverse osmosis filters to fill water jugs."

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