1 campground with availability this weekend
Mojave Narrows Regional Park accommodates horses with spacious camping areas and direct access to the Mojave River. The park provides water hookups and picnic tables at most sites, allowing equestrians to camp with their horses while enjoying regional riding trails. Sites are positioned with enough room for horse trailers, though no dedicated corrals are present. The campground features both drive-in access and walk-in sites suitable for tent and RV camping. Trains run frequently through the area, creating regular noise that can startle some horses.
Located 6 miles north of Victorville along the Mojave River, the park connects to several riding paths that follow the riverbed where water surfaces year-round. This creates an unusual desert oasis environment with cottonwood trees providing natural shade in select camping areas. The river access points allow horses to drink and cool off during hot weather conditions. Riders can explore the park's natural reserve setting with mountain views visible from many of the trails. Reservations are recommended for equestrian camping, especially during weekends and holiday periods. The park is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, requiring advance planning for mid-week visits. Seniors and military personnel receive camping discounts Sunday through Thursday with proper identification.
"Nice place to camp, weather is around 75 during the day and about 50 to 36 degrees cold through out the night. Has everything you'll need. Bathrooms are close by, showers HOT water available."
"The Pacific Crest Trail passes nearby. It is away from the populated cities, but not far from them. It still gives you a sense of seclusion."
from $3 - $40 / night
"Easy access to the hot springs and no services to speak of. Basically a patch of dirt you can occupy for $10 a night. Loved it."
"Super fun place to visit with the hot springs trail. Went in January with snowfall, hardly any campers and nature all around! Two nights are perfect."
from $10 - $119 / night
"The lakes are nice, there are mountain views, and some cool hikes to explore in the riverbed area."
from $3 - $40 / night
"Nice views of the lake but it's fenced off and access to the lake and park close in the evening. There is a small older bathroom there a flush toilet and a shower"
"Tents RVs fishing showers water electric hookups and reasonable ducks beautiful lake! Buttt..you can only stay 5 days. 😔"
from $35 - $40 / night
"You will have to drive 6 miles of mountainous dirt roads to reach the property, but it takes you away from all signs of the city and surrounds you in nature when you get there, making a very nice camping"
Available this weekend
from $15 - $119 / night
"Close to the city but far enough away from the lights. There is a ton of stuff to do here. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, water slides, disc golf, bike trails. The RV spots are beyond huge!"
"Tons of hiking trails and within 30 min drive of major shopping/grocery stores. Big Bear is about an hour away with and awesome drive up the mountain."
"Already been here twice once in 01/25 and 11/25 great campsite some have access to running water facet if not there are some that are close by, have also close by trash bins, has a little shop near by"
"It is right next to the lake which has a swimming area, bike path, climbing area, Hiking trails, along with a camp store which has boat rentals and much more! "
from $25 - $300 / night
"There are a lot of equestrian campgrounds in the area so be prepared to see horses on the near by trails."
"The first thing to mention is the location. The back of the campground faces west where the rolling mountains seem to part in a way that showcases the beautiful California sunset."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $29 - $58 / night
"Nice level grounds to walk around. Lakeside has gravel roads / pads... other side has asphalt roads / concrete pads. Restrooms are clean and acceptable."
"The lakeview area has dirt roads, sparse grass and a few spots close to the lake. The Cottonwood campground has concrete pads and well maintained grass throughout."
from $40 - $55 / night
ScoutHas a security guard that thought she was God or something like that. Never seen anybody or place so petty on the place and still searching for the championship horseshoe pits and I can't stop talking about the dark green of the fishing lakes and the fish swimming on their sides
ScoutThe scenery is unique and enjoyable, with nice views of either sunrise or sunset, depending on site. I found the lake itself very pretty. However when we arrived 4 vehicles are in our spot, people were nice enough moving but we had to go door to door knocking on camper to ask who's cars they were due to no signal and no rangers nearby. Our site was pretty dirty with lots of trash, copious ants near the drainage attachments, and two of the nearby groups had excessive tents extending into the back of our site making our view look more like a homeless encampment and less like a serene mountain sunset. They also were littering, urinating outside, and excessively drinking and partying like crazy until the wee hours. As a family group we felt really uncomfortable. It seemed like not all spots are like this, however, on my walk around deer loop in the morning. If you do go, the water activities and rentals look fun, the walking trail/biking trail was nicely done, and you could optimize your spot by booking a whole group of spots (instead of booking one, book one on the right and left side to avoid feeling like you have entered homeless refuge). It maybe was a bit worse as we were here over a holiday weekend. But we most likely won't be back, there are other places that are less expensive and with better enforcement and a family atmosphere. If you want to party it is probably a fine spot, and if you love water sports also likely ok. I thin it's a beautiful place with unique scenery and a lot of potential, but needs more enforcement regarding guest code of conduct.
Edited and gave 3 stars instead of 2. Views are really nice now that our poorly behaved neighbors left. Worth considering a visit during less busy times.
TravelerDespite the fact that one night costs $42, there are a lot of stupid, miserable people here who listen loudly to stupid music through their stupid speakers after 10pm. It's also full of cockroaches here and it's annoying.
GuideIf you like camping in a Walmart parking lot or on the streets, this place is for you.
No rangers working after the park close for day use. Didn't see one going through the campground. If you like to party all night and you have a loud system no problem. NO RAGERS AROUND. Be prepared keep your food in your car lot of rats, mice, skunks and coyotes. THE LAKE SUCKS, hard to launch your boat on and off, docks will mess up your boat. Fishing no fish they don't stock the lake. Marina is very over priced and out in the sunny parking lot. I live in LA I now got to SILVERWOOD LAKE, just as close as this place, and nicer, if you like to stay up all night Perris Lake is for you. If you want to work hard to get you boat on and off lake so you don't damage your boat, this place is for you.
TravelerWhen I booked at the reservation site I screenshot that water and 30 amp power was available at my site. There is NO water hook up. Overall it’s good 7 out of 10. Lots to do within 2 hours of this place. Staying for 6 days.
TravelerPlace is ok. Quiet so far. Nice people.
TravelerPeople shooting here all waking hours, found a group of kittens that some loser left to die.
Definitely a shooting-first, camping second place. Plenty of space once people are done shooting. Won’t personally be back here
GuideLarge, level, gravel lots off highway. Quite a few semis parked. As you continue past there are tons of open spaces to camp, just find a spot you like and set up.
RangerThis is a place you'll want to stay if you have an RV, trailer or tent and want to see a show at Pappy & Harriet's. We stayed here for the Johnny Marr show, and it's a very basic no-frills parking lot with a picnic bench and that's about it.
Check-in is easy. You just walk into Pioneertown and go to the second building (General Store) and they'll give you a badge for your car.
There is absolutely no Verizon service in the area, but you can hop on to the WiFi at either Pappy & Harriet's or the Pioneertown Gazette. The WiFi doesn't really extend to the campground very well though.
We have our own bathroom in the RV. We saw some tent campers go over to the outhouse and walk right back out. So you may want to use the restrooms at either Red Dog Saloon or Pappy & Harriets (after patronizing them as courtesy of course).
3 stars for proximity to the concert venue, ease of checkin and friendly camping neighbors.
Mojave River Dam area contains several equestrian-friendly campgrounds across a 20-mile radius. The desert-mountain terrain ranges from 2,400 to 3,500 feet elevation, creating significant temperature variations between seasons. Camping facilities accommodate various needs with some sites offering equestrian amenities beyond those at Mojave Narrows Regional Park, though availability differs by season.
Hiking to hot springs: Deep Creek Hot Springs offers a rewarding hike that leads to natural thermal pools. "The hike down is super chill and the hot springs at the end are so worth the hike back up after!!!" reports Carina M. at Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground. The spring pools provide a unique desert oasis experience with multiple soaking areas.
Fishing at multiple lakes: Hesperia Lake Park provides stocked fishing opportunities with rental equipment available. "We stayed here for the weekend, the only issue is the gates around the lake and the fact that you can no longer cook off in the spring," notes Melissa M. about Hesperia Lake Park and Campground. The lake maintains regular stocking schedules with daily fishing permits required.
Mountain biking on forest trails: Access numerous trails through San Bernardino National Forest. "Alpine bike path!" mentions Ricky S. about trails near Heart Bar Campground. The forest service maintains over 30 miles of designated mountain biking routes connecting various camping areas.
Natural swimming areas: Seasonal creeks provide swimming opportunities during warmer months. "We traveled from Fullerton to Brea... After a quick back and forth with the most ideal spot and a quick set up, it was in the river we went. With temperature nearing 90 or at least it felt like it. The mountain cooled stream was just what our fam needed," explains Armando C. about his experience at Seven Oaks Lodge.
Desert wildlife viewing: Dawn and dusk offer opportunities to observe native species. "The sites are beautiful and clean, and there is a beautiful meadow to hike through," shares Amy B. about the landscape near Heart Bar Campground, where deer are commonly spotted in meadow areas during morning hours.
Train watching: Railway lines pass near several campgrounds, providing regular train sightings. "Trains, lots of them," notes Rick S. in his review of Mojave Narrows Regional Park. Some campers enjoy photographing the trains while others plan activities away from camp during peak train times.
Limited water access: Many dispersed camping areas require bringing your own water supply. "Easy access to the hot springs and no services to speak of. Basically a patch of dirt you can occupy for $10 a night," explains Dan X. about Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground. Sites without hookups typically require 1-2 gallons of water per person per day.
Temperature extremes: Desert conditions create significant day-night temperature variations. "Went in January with snowfall, hardly any campers and nature all around!" shares Kelly Anne M. about winter conditions at Deep Creek. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F while winter nights can drop below freezing.
Site availability challenges: First-come sites fill quickly during peak seasons. "Roughy half the site's are being 'held' with chairs for the coming weekend. Please remember this is a first come first serve space, which means no reservations," warns Cori H. about Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites. Arriving mid-week improves chances of securing preferred sites.
Playgrounds and water features: Several parks offer dedicated children's areas. "A little zero gravity water park is nice if you have children," mentions Michelle K. about facilities at Mojave Narrows Regional Park. The water features typically operate from late May through September, weather permitting.
Educational opportunities: Local wildlife provides learning experiences for children. "Lots of birds," notes Rich J. in his review of Mojave Narrows Regional Park. Bird watching is particularly productive near water sources in early morning hours.
Safety considerations: Weather conditions require extra planning with children. "No shade unless you get a good site," warns Jake P. about Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground. Portable shade structures are recommended for summer visits with children to avoid heat exposure.
Level site selection: Many campgrounds offer varied terrain for RVs. "Level, paved, separated FHU sites with picnic tables and fire rings," describes Rich J. at Mojave Narrows Regional Park, though he notes bathroom maintenance can be inconsistent.
Access road conditions: Some campgrounds have challenging approach routes. "Dirt roads were well kept. I came with a 170 wheel base Sprinter Van w/ 2 wheel drive and had no problems making it to site post #11," shares Derek M. about his experience at Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites. Many roads become impassable after heavy rain, particularly during winter months.
Equestrian camping options: Several parks beyond Mojave Narrows accommodate horses. "Great campground 25 minutes from town. Accommodates travel trailers/rv well, water spigots around. Lots of trees, shade & blue jays," explains Ricky S. from Heart Bar Campground, which provides spaces suitable for horse trailers with access to forest trails.
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