Best Tent Camping near Ocotillo Wells, CA

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Best Tent Sites Near Ocotillo Wells, California (19)

    1. Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area

    16 Reviews
    Borrego Springs, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 767-5391

    "If you are unfamiliar with Ocotillo Wells it is total boon-docking."

    "This is a great open camping area, you can camp near others or find a secluded spot of your own. There are fire rings, picnic tables, toilets and even showers."

    2. Mobiland RV Park

    1 Review
    Salton City, CA
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 767-3782

    "Giant RV park with many entrances, it looks free but don’t quote me on that. We camped here off the dirt road and didn’t see anyone to pay."

    3. Yaqui Wash

    1 Review
    Borrego Springs, CA
    15 miles

    "It is well vegetated and allows for fairly easy hikes up the soft slopes."

    4. Bow Willow Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

    5 Reviews
    Mount Laguna, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 767-5311

    "We set up quickly and enjoyed ourselves a walk around the site. Not too many trailheads around and it was very hot and dry but we enjoyed it."

    5. Pine Creek Road Camp

    4 Reviews
    Mount Laguna, CA
    26 miles

    "I drive an Acura RDX and had no problems (I actually had a lot of fun driving the road). 

    There were way more flies than we were expecting. Prepare to get swarmed."

    "It’s a little warm in the day in august this time of year so you can’t hike around or explore too much."

    6. Los Coyotes Camp Cahuilla Reservation

    1 Review
    San Ysidro, CA
    25 miles
    +1 (760) 782-2790

    "This place was so big it had space for another 10 cars and tents. We’re coming back for sure."

    7. Kitchen Creek Road

    4 Reviews
    Mount Laguna, CA
    28 miles

    8. Box Canyon Dispersed

    5 Reviews
    Mecca, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 833-7100

    "this is a dispersed location on box canyon in Mecca. the road is loose sand and is possible by most vehicles as long as you stay on the road."

    9. San Bernardino National Forest Santa Rosa Springs Campground

    2 Reviews
    La Quinta, CA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 382-2921

    "There are 16 yellow post sites along the Santa Rosa Truck Trail (7S02) from hwy 74. Most of the sites are beyond the springs that are flowing through a faucet at Santa Rosa Springs."

    "Some just off-roading and a few camping. Road was not too bad. Definitely want clearance but I did most in rwd. Saw a stock Tacoma at the top. I stayed at campsite 6 and it was very enjoyable."

    10. Tool Box Springs - Yellow Post Campground

    9 Reviews
    Anza, CA
    44 miles
    Website

    "Recommend four wheel drive to get to Tool Box Springs, the fire road is long but once you’re there it’s worth it."

    "This campsite is about 45 minutes down a 4 wheel drive only dirt path. Pot toilets and trash cans available at the site. Nothing else much around to do other than hang out at the campground or hike."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Ocotillo Wells, CA

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Guide to Ocotillo Wells

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Ocotillo Wells, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ocotillo Wells, CA is Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area with a 4.4-star rating from 16 reviews.

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