Best RV Parks & Resorts near Palm Springs, CA
The Coachella Valley offers numerous big-rig friendly RV parks with full hookup sites. Thousand Trails Palm Springs provides both 30 and 50 amp full hookup service from September through May, with concrete pads that accommodate larger motorhomes despite tight spacing around palm trees. Catalina Spa and RV Resort in Desert Hot Springs features year-round access with full hookups and natural hot spring pools. Cathedral Palms RV Resort maintains 133 sites with 30/50 amp service and concrete pads for easier leveling. Emerald Desert RV Resort in Palm Desert caters specifically to larger RVs with spacious sites and premium hookups. "The park is split in half with one side 30 amp FHU and the other half 50 amp FHU. For TT members, there is not an additional charge for 50 amp. Quite a deal!" notes one Thousand Trails visitor.
Most RV campgrounds in the Palm Springs area remain open year-round, though winter months (November through April) see significantly higher occupancy rates requiring advance reservations. Cell service varies by location but remains strong at most established RV parks, with visitors reporting excellent connectivity at Shadow Hills RV Resort in Indio. Dump stations are available at most parks, with Emerald Desert and Joshua Tree Lake RV Campground offering on-site sanitary dump facilities. Desert winds can be substantial, particularly in spring months, requiring careful awning management. Nearly all RV parks in the region welcome pets, though dedicated dog parks vary in size and quality. Propane is generally not sold on-site, requiring trips to nearby towns for refills. One traveler noted, "We got a site that was an end spot so it angled down to one side quite a bit. It was difficult for us to get level and costs us our 'patio' area."