Best Glamping near Morongo Valley, CA
Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA houses several glamping accommodations including yurts with modern conveniences. The sites offer spacious layouts and comfortable amenities within reach of both Joshua Tree National Park and the Palm Springs area. Glampers enjoy access to three natural hot springs hot tubs at different temperatures, a geothermal swimming pool, and full bathroom facilities with private hot showers. Each glamping site includes a sturdy picnic table, and the KOA maintains a clean, well-managed environment with attentive staff. Catalina Spa and RV Resort also provides premium glamping options with sites separated by tall hedges for privacy. A recent visitor mentioned, "We wanted to escape the rain and cold and hit the jackpot with this location. The pools are fed by natural hot springs and warmer than most hot tubs."
The natural mineral hot springs serve as the centerpiece attraction at these glamping destinations, with water temperatures ranging from 90 to 104 degrees. Family-friendly amenities include miniature golf courses, playgrounds, and jumping platforms at Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA, while Catalina Spa offers pickle ball courts, shuffle board, and a pond year-round with ducks, birds, frogs, fish and turtles. Both locations maintain market facilities for essential supplies. Joshua Tree National Park lies approximately one hour from these glamping sites, offering world-class hiking and rock climbing opportunities. According to a camper, "The sites themselves are easy to navigate into. Nice wide streets. Some fun things on site like miniature golf and bike rentals and the pool area is a relatively nice size." Most glamping accommodations remain open year-round, though Desert Hot Springs can experience significant wind at times.