Best Glamping near Mecca, CA

Recent Glamping Reviews near Mecca, CA

288 Reviews of 23 Mecca Campgrounds

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  Alicia R.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 11, 2020

  Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

  Beautiful views!

  This campground felt more like I was glamping. Everything was easily accessible and by that I mean; a toilet, running water, and showers. We slept in our tent which felt pretty amazing being that the weather was perfect. I’d highly recommend visiting this camp site in the cooler months.

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  Pablo L.

  Scout

  

  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)

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  Jason W.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 7, 2022

  Electric Yurt with Cowboy Pool

  Perfect Retreat

  The property was perfect. We had originally booked the electric yurt but we were able to upgrade to the container home upon arrival. The home was perfect for the 2 of us and our 2 dogs. Ryan was very accommodating and friendly. We will definitely be back.

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  Thomas E.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 27, 2020

  Marion Mountain

  The Perfect Southern California Campground for a Peaceful Getaway

  Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, within the San Jacinto District, Marion Mt. Campground is one of the best camping sites in Southern California. Located in a beautiful mountain setting this site provides all the peace and tranquility a soul longs for.

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  Katie O.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 22, 2018

  La Jolla Indian Campground

  very busy

  we stayed here because we wanted to do the zipline and they offered a discount to campers. we walked up and got a spot, the campground was very loud and crowded. california is in a drought so the water was very shallow and we couldn't tube in it as planned. we were warned about thefts prior to going so we didnt bring anything of value other than our tents and I'm glad we didnt. we ended up leaving after the zipline adventure because it was just too loud to stay. if you are looking for a party, this is the place but if you want a peaceful adventure in nature, go somewhere else.

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  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 12, 2022

  Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

  Explore California's largest state park

  General: The Borrego Palm Canyon campground has three sections: one with full hookups and two without. 

  Site Quality: It is often windy here, so it was recommended we pull in at an angle. The driveways are paved and on the short side, but our campervan fit with no problem (I would assume if you have a larger RV, you might be in the section with the full hookups.)

  Bathhouse: Individual units with flush toilet, sink, garbage receptacle, and hooks but NO soap dispenser. Showers take tokens and while they were not the worst campground showers, they weren’t the best (but a hot shower after a hot hike was welcome nonetheless). Tokens were 50 cents each for two minutes. 

  Activities: numerous hiking trails, accessible from the campground. The most popular one is the Borrego Palm Canyon Trail which leads to the oasis of California Fan Palms. Sadly, the oasis was damaged by a human-caused fire and while you can see the palms, you can no longer walk among them. Galleta Meadows with metal sculptures in the nearby town of Borrego Springs is well worth exploring. 

  We were there at the very end of March when it was just beginning to get (too) warm. We only did an overnight here and the Borrego Palm Canyon hike, but it was beautiful and we would definitely return.

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  Steve & Ashley G.

  Legend

  

  May. 29, 2019

  Joshua Tree Campground

  Incredible High Desert Place

  We have camped at Joshua Tree National Park on multiple occasions. This is a very special place never gets old. We lived in San Diego at the time and this made for a nice weekend trip to Palm Springs and then Joshua. You will need to plan ahead and make reservations or come in the off season to get a camping spot. The park is so close to major populations in Southern California it is always crowded. The tent camping sites are close together but adequate. You can get nestled up against the rocks which will help manage the desert sun and winter winds. The trees and rock formations are incredible. They have some historical elements but the towering rocks and desert vistas are the highlight here. Wow, what a place. The camps have pit toilets and you can fill up your water containers. The biggest challenge here is managing the large crowds and the weather. It can be very cold in the winter nights and baking hot in the summer. Late Spring or Fall are the best times to visit. You can get supplies at on the road near the park. This is a bucket list park and a must see.

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  Dawn J.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 14, 2022

  Oasis Palms RV Resort

  Unsafe water

  You get what you pay for and this park is adequate at best for the price. It is old and clearly in decline. Beware, the pictures and term resort are misleading. They cater to full time RV-ers and have very few rules for keeping sites clean and orderly. Many of the full timers have excessive junk, garbage, toys, vehicles, etc. Cluttering their sites. The residents and staff are pleasant, quiet, and respectful of your privacy and space. It is gated but you will need to pay a $20 CASH (no credit/debit) deposit for a key card. Well behaved dogs are allowed off leash but there are not many dogs in residence. There is a large dog run but it was VERY overgrown and we felt not usable due to insect and flea/tick concerns. Most important to note the water (sourced from a well) is NOT SAFE to drink or cook with due to excessive arsenic and fluoride. There are however 3 locations in the park with reverse osmosis filters to fill water jugs. The water is safe for bathing and dishes but does have a large amount of sediment and discoloration. It is severe enough that our onboard filter was not sufficient, it left rust colored residue in our porcelain toilet, and for the first time ever we had to add an inline filter as well. Laundry facilities are available but due to poor water quality we chose to do laundry in town. In addition California is in a severe water crisis yet leaking faucets are prevalent here and some full time residents run sprinklers at their sites. Two of these sprinklers near us ran around the clock for at least 48 hours straight. This park was sufficient for our needs for the week we were here, but I can not recommend it nor would I return. We camped at Oasis Palms RV Park in a Motorhome.

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  Karl

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 25, 2023

  Oasis Palms RV Resort

  Old and unkept.

  Move along there is nothing to see here. Dirty bathrooms and old dilapidated buildings.

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  Oasis R.

  Traveler

  

  May. 6, 2023

  Oasis Palms RV Resort

  Great staff, Clean , Fun!

  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.

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  Samantha R.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 28, 2022

  Oasis Palms RV Resort

  Great long term staying!

  Managers are friendly and it’s a very relaxed, well maintained park. Pool is open 24/7 and there are showers and laundry on site. Very friendly staff and a great location to live.

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  Louie

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 30, 2021

  Oasis Palms RV Resort

  Oof… don’t do it!

  Yikes… I found this place while searching on Google Maps and the website does NOT match what this park is actually like. It’s very unkempt, understaffed, and smells so. bad. It’s next to a highway and a date farm. The front desk person gave us the wrong code to get in after hours and we couldn’t get a hold of anyone to get us in. We finally figured out that we could just climb over the small 2 ft wall and activate the other side to get the gate to open. It is not worth $40. Oh! And they do not accept Passport America!

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  Skywalker E.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 1, 2022

  Oasis Palms RV Resort

  Good 👍 place to live

  The place is quiet nobody bothers you; nice clean place 👌 been here for a few months .

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  Clint J.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 2, 2022

  Oasis Palms RV Resort

  A place to stop for the night on your way somewhere else…

  We pulled in at 5:30 pm. The “in” gate was locked, so we had to back up and go through the “out” gate which was open. Our reservation package was not available to us. Typically after hours they will have the camp info and site number in a box or tapped to the office… not here. We finally found a number in the email sent to us when we made the reservation, and we were able to get our site number. It was dark by the time we drove through the parks dirt paths to a cement pad, with full hookups. We setup had a good night playing cards as a family. In the morning light we realized this was a spot that looks like a lot of people live at full time. There was broken down trucks cars, and old RVs lined up in the back.. was kind of disappointing considering the Salton Sea is right there and this was the the only spot worth staying at. Oasis is a place to spend the night with full hookups, but don’t expect a lot… it is what it is.

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  Sara P.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 16, 2022

  Oasis Palms RV Resort

  Great spot to explore Salton Sea from

  The folks at the front desk were so helpful and getting me in to the RV park after hours as it is gated. The only challenge was the highway noise. But it’s a sweet spot.

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  Shainna M.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 3, 2023

  Oasis Palms RV Resort

  Wouldn't stay again

  Lukewarm showers, can't drink the water at campsite due to heavy metals. Reverse osmosis on site. Not really worth the money you pay considering all the free options nearby.

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  Name

  Scout

  

  Apr. 11, 2023

  Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort

  In the desert - a fountain

  Nice people, mainly for during the winter here.

  SPA and pool is nice - but no fire allowed. We took the cheapest side for 39. But they also have some with a table and more atmosphere.

  dirt camp is 30.

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  Matt

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 2, 2022

  Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort

  Great, Clean Campground for Winter Fun

  I've spent many weekends at this resort over the last 15 years or so, visiting my grandparents that lived here in the winter. Tons of activities, clean and quiet, such a wonderful spot!

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  Terry G.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 12, 2018

  Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort

  awesome

  if you are looking for a day or months this is the place to stay. everything you need is right here

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  Anna A.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 17, 2019

  Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort

  Best resort in the area

  Too many activities to list.

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  Melissa O.

  Traveler

  

  May. 21, 2018

  Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

  Great weekend spot

  I've camped here a couple of times. I come here mostly for the dark skies for astrophotography. It's a nice campground, clean bathrooms and showers. There's some nice hiking as well .

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  Katie O.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 14, 2018

  Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

  desert oasis

  palm trees in the middle of the desert with water is just a short hike away. the campsites themselves are just on flat sand with cactus so beware. it is the desert so that's to be expected. this site feels more primitave than most others and I've never seen it busy but there are some great hiking trails and the sunset views are amazing. no dogs are allowed. Just a short drive away from the many desert statues in borrego springs.

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  Michael K.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 15, 2018

  Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

  Desert! Windy! Wild!

  Beautiful in a desert way. Can get super duper windy. Great off road hikes and scenery.

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  Megan B.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 18, 2018

  Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

  Classic Desert Campground

  Can get super windy! Great over roading and hikes in this enormous state park. Come prepared for anything!

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  Elly A.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Susan V.

  Ranger

  

  May. 29, 2019

  Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

  Good for Camping Newbies

  Borrego Palm Canyon in Anza Borrego Desert State Park is good for those who want to be near town because it's right on the edge of the small desert town of Borrego Springs, where there are restaurants, a couple of small convenience stores and services.  (Run out of ice? No problem!)

  Some sites here have ramadas for shade, a couple of them dating back to the conservation corps time with built-in fire pits.  Each site has a picnic table.  There are bathrooms with flushing toilets and showers.  The Palm Canyon trailhead is at the end of the campground.

  Not much shade if you are tenting, but if you luck out, you could get some endangered bighorn sheep coming through the campground.

  Sites are paved and great for RV's.  There are also sites good for tenting.  (Again, no shade.  Summer is brutally hot.  Spring and fall are the most pleasant.)

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  Dylan C.

  Scout

  

  May. 31, 2019

  Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

  Very nice place

  We didn’t camp in the campground, but I loved the availability to camp wherever in the state park! Very pretty place with TONS of off-roading, hiking, and exploring to do! Planning another trip soon!