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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Rancho Mirage, CA

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Several RV resorts populate the Palm Springs area surrounding Rancho Mirage, California, offering full hookup sites for recreational vehicles. Emerald Desert RV Resort in Palm Desert features spacious concrete pads with 50-amp electrical service, sewer, and water connections, while Thousand Trails Palm Springs provides both 30-amp and 50-amp full hookup options on sand-based sites. "We got there and were told to just find a spot. We started to back into a spot and began hooking up but realized the power isn't working," noted one camper about Thousand Trails Palm Springs. Shadow Hills RV Resort in Indio accommodates large motorhomes with back-in sites separated by privacy hedges, and the newer Coachella Lakes RV Resort offers particularly generous site dimensions for big rigs. Cathedral Palms RV Resort maintains 133 sites with both 30-amp and 50-amp service available year-round.

Most Palm Springs area RV parks operate throughout the year, allowing travelers to enjoy desert camping during winter months when temperatures are moderate. Proximity to Interstate 10 provides convenient access, though several parks experience road and railroad noise due to their location. Cell service is strong throughout the region with 5G coverage reported at multiple resorts. Dump stations are available at most parks including Emerald Desert, Shadow Hills, and Thousand Trails Palm Springs. Pet policies vary by location, with most allowing pets but maintaining designated dog areas. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, wind can be problematic in certain locations, particularly at Catalina Spa and RV Resort where one visitor commented it is "terribly windy most of the time." Advance reservations are recommended during peak winter season when snowbirds migrate to the desert.

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Best RV Sites Near Rancho Mirage, California (225)

    1. Encore Palm Springs Oasis

    5 Reviews
    Rancho Mirage, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The amenities were well kept, all sites were concrete slabs, and the signal was good, but it was very loud sit to close proximity to major roads and wasn’t very kid friendly."

    "Palm Springs Oasis is very small but it was a great place to stay with just a 5-10 minute drive to downtown!"

    2. Emerald Desert RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Thousand Palms, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 713-8609

    "We stayed here for 4 nights while visiting our parents who live in Rancho Mirage. The resort is extremely clean, well-maintained, and quiet."

    "Wonderful amenities, courteous & helpful staff, loaner equipment for golf, pickle ball, etc. clean, safe & comfortable. 30 amp plug in did not work & water spigot needs a new washer."

    3. Thousand Trails Palm Springs

    18 Reviews
    Bermuda Dunes, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The is a beautiful Thousand Trails RV Resort in Palm Springs, California! The park is large, very spacious and so clean!"

    "Plenty of 50-amp sites, which usually means BIG rigs, are all back-in. The mature date palms and tight sites makes parking and manuevering diffecult for big rigs."

    4. Catalina Spa and RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Desert Hot Springs, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 329-4431

    $22 - $44 / night

    "Great for long term RV camping with hookups. They have nice hot springs pools, decent cell signal, and reasonable prices for full hookups."

    "This place has a great weekly rate ($35 per night) and great amenities. We got a site across from the laundry/pool/bathroom which was also not far from the dog park."

    5. Cathedral Palms RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Rancho Mirage, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 324-8244

    $74 - $200 / night

    "Well kept, electrical distribution updated. It is in the landing flight path for the airport but very little traffic. Close to restaurants and stores"

    "The staff was nice and the park and sites were all very well kept and level on concrete slabs. The location was near many great restaurants and for the most part the park was quiet."

    6. Shadow Hills RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Bermuda Dunes, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 360-4040

    $45 - $9999 / night

    "Shadow Hills RV Resort is a stellar urban RV resort with all the amenities."

    "Stayed here because our tow vehicle broke down and needed to stay somewhere while it got fixed. This was the closest place available that had spots open."

    7. Thousand Trails Idyllwild

    10 Reviews
    Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We stayed at the Idyllwild RV Resort over Labor Day weekend 2020 and we had a great time."

    "Site 414 Had No cell coverage for our Verizon phones. After a drive through the park we found Cell coverage only works in lower part of the park. Our Site was not level at all."

    8. Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground

    27 Reviews
    Landers, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 366-1213

    $15 - $55 / night

    "A great spot away from the main Joshua Tree strip. We visited for one night during the waning height of COVID and staff was taking all the necessary precautions."

    "We did a day trip into Joshua Tree National Park, which was amazing. It was a hot day but the RV park had full hookups so we could run the AC in the RV to escape the heat."

    9. Indian Waters RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Indio, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 342-8100

    "Clearly off season as only a few campers here. Nice level concrete pads FHU (bring lots of sewer hose)."

    "Had two pools and outdoor bar area with fire pit. All spots are paved and easy to access"

    10. Coachella Lakes RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Indio, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (442) 325-9292

    $52 - $113 / night

    "Excellent for big rigs of any size."

    "Luckily they participate in Passport America and we got the 50% discount, so our FHU pull through site came to $52 with taxes and fees, so roughly double that for the full price."

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  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 21, 2021

    Cottonwood Campground — Joshua Tree National Park

    Very nice but small sites

    I really liked this campground. It’s one of the campground inside Joshua Tree NP and reservable through Recreation.gov. The sites are very private but they are small. Both the pull through and back in sites are small so this is definitely not for big rigs. We had A19 which is a pull through on the right side of the road and we had to go into the gravel part of the site so we would be in enough to open our driver side slide out. And we ended up pretty slanted as a result, but it fit. There are flush toilets that are very clean. This side of the park is very nice but most of the action is north of here and so we’re an hour drive to a lot of the hikes we want to do. No cell service at all.

  • SmallRVLifestyle V.
    Apr. 25, 2020

    Pechanga RV Resort

    This Is A Resort With All Amenities

    I spent a few nights using my Passport America discount at Pechanga RV Resort. I really liked it there. This is now one of my favorite RV resorts in California except for the showers. It is clean, well-maintained, concrete, level pads, full hookups, 168 site spaces, 20-30-50 amp power, 5 luxury spaces that The park itself is clean, well-maintained, concrete, level pads, full hookups, 168 site spaces, 20-30-50 amp power, 5 luxury spaces that is fenced in with gazebo, and picnic tables. First of all, it is part of the Casino with entertainment and restaurants. This casino reminds me of the Vegas casinos and now is under construction to make it a real Vegas Style Resort. It’s going to be finished sometimes in 2017. 

    The RV resort itself has a nice heated pool, Jacuzzi, ping pong table. They also have a golf club which could be important for some. One thing I hated is the showers. The RV resort shower has a timer set to 25 seconds and the showerhead is not able to stand upright. So you basically have to hold the shower in one hand and keep pressing the timer every 25 seconds. It’s December, it’s cold in the shower, especially because the water keeps shutting off. You end up standing soaking wet putting soap on yourself in the cold. 

    I wonder if the hotel rooms have timer on the showers as well. The person who came up with this idea should take showers in there each night. It pet-friendly resort, they also have an area for dogs. If you heading to the casino, they have a shuttle service 24/7 which picks ups from and drop-offs to and from your space. You have to call a number and they are there to pick you up in minutes. 

    About the WiFi! It’s the best WiFi ever in any parks I’ve so far visited! I wasn’t even close to the main building and had a great reception. I am able to use my Roku to watch Netflix and can use my laptop as well for work. I didn’t even need my Sprint or Verizon, but both work fine. Across the street, there is a 2-mile bike/walk trail. Using this and riding around the nice neighborhoods it was a fun way to get some exercise.

  • J
    Nov. 26, 2021

    Thousand Trails Palm Springs

    Lovely TT RV Resort!!!

    The is a beautiful Thousand Trails RV Resort in Palm Springs, California! The park is large, very spacious and so clean! The gorgeous Palm trees are a little bit of a parking hazard, but they were here before we were! 😊 And besides, they are so beautiful to look at every day. The park feels like a day on beach with white sand to park on in most spaces, towering Palm trees, and brightly colored tropical flowers. What a treat in the winter! We are here in November and December and daytime high’s are in the low 80’s. 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! There is plenty of room to get out and walk in this park, along with a nice dog park, playground, billiards room, swimming pool and spa, horseshoes, 8 pickle ball courts, many laundry rooms and restrooms, and community recreation room. The surrounding mountains ranges are pretty amazing, too. This park is close to it all in the Palm Springs area and everything is within a short drive. Joshua Tree National Park and the Salton Sea is just over a half hour away. The Thousand Trails Palm Springs RV Resort is perfect and we will definitely be visiting again!

    For videos on this park and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 21, 2021

    Shadow Hills RV Resort

    Urban Glamping during Covid

    Shadow Hills RV Resort is a stellar urban RV resort with all the amenities. Full hookups, daily trash pickups at each site, cable tv, large level pads with privacy hedge, small dog parks scattered throughout, gated security, nice restrooms w/ showers (free). We were visiting family who were just a short bike ride away. Can be extremely windy here. Desert X environmental art installations are nearby.

  • John D.
    Nov. 29, 2021

    Thousand Trails Palm Springs

    Concrete Condo Camping

    A well managed, well-kept park. Plenty of 50-amp sites, which usually means BIG rigs, are all back-in. The mature date palms and tight sites makes parking and manuevering diffecult for big rigs. Very lively community; lots of people out, kid playing. Proximity to Interstate 10 and railroad tracks makes it a bit noisy. But, it's NOT too bad. Plenty of TV stations along with 5G cell service. It's not in the rules so, I believe I'm allowed to wash my rig.

  • Brendan O.
    Apr. 6, 2021

    Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort

    Family Friendly Borrego Springs full with hookups

    A nice little (120 spaces or so) full hookup (30 and 50 amp) campground.  We paid $289 for 5 nights. Clean, well maintained and full of families.  Very close to downtown and Anza-Borrego Visitor Center.  Spaces are good size, no problems fitting our 30' toy hauler towed by F250, and the park is well laid out and easy to drive. Checkin was fast and easy.  There are full time residents, but they are in a different section.  We used it as a base for hiking and off-roading at Octotillo Wells (both recommended,but bring as much water as you  can carry). The property has an old west theme, and there is also a hotel , laundromat and restaurant. If you have never visited this part of California, be advised that the wind here can be VERY intense, especially at night.  Also note that Borrego Springs is a dark sky community, so please be respectful and remember to look up and enjoy the stars.

  • Colette K.
    Aug. 25, 2017

    Pineknot

    Pineknot Campground, Big Bear Lake, Ca

    A bit challenging to locate via Google Maps... Just go up (south) Summit Blvd, when you get to the parking lot of the ski resort, veer towards the left, and just past a concrete wall, you'll see the little Pineknot Campground sign attached to an aluminium pole. The campground is very cozy, countless tall pine trees, clean bathrooms, clean sites, water from taps, no hookups, and not for big rigs. The hosts are friendly, but strict! No generators from 8 pm to 8 am, a $3000 fine if your campfire is left unattended, and no rowdy obnoxious behavior is tolerated! We appreciated the rules, and thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful, quiet, deep in the woods getaway!!

  • Laura P.
    Feb. 5, 2022

    Catalina Spa and RV Resort

    Nice place, good value for money

    Great for long term RV camping with hookups. They have nice hot springs pools, decent cell signal, and reasonable prices for full hookups. Camp sites are on the small side so neighbors are close, but at least they put plants in between to give you a little privacy.

  • kristin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 22, 2020

    Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground

    Quiet, private and unique

    A great spot away from the main Joshua Tree strip. We visited for one night during the waning height of COVID and staff was taking all the necessary precautions. There were some restrooms and dish cleaning station available, though we didn’t use them. Spaces were clean and tidy and, although close together, were separated by beautiful bushes that kept it feeling private. Lots of birds around and great views of the desert and mountains. Fire ants were everywhere, so wear shoes. Most of the spots don’t have individual sewer connection but access to shared dump station. Everything was in great condition. The art installations and theatre looked so cool, but were closed temporarily. The lake was super cool and teeming with wildlife. Very reasonably priced for 50 amp & water hookup per night. Very easy access with 25’ trailer. We will definitely return.

Guide to Rancho Mirage

Desert camping near Rancho Mirage provides reliable conditions year-round, with summer temperatures frequently exceeding 100°F and winter lows averaging 45°F. The Coachella Valley floor sits at approximately 250 feet above sea level, creating a stark elevation contrast with the surrounding San Jacinto Mountains that rise over 10,000 feet. Cell service throughout most campgrounds maintains consistent 4G/5G coverage regardless of season.

What to do

Mountain biking: 45 minutes to Joshua Tree. Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground serves as an excellent base for exploring nearby trails. "Great open space minutes from Joshua Tree park and next to Twentynine Palms town. A lot of OHV rolling around and a few scattered groups," notes one camper at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground.

Visit Palm Springs art galleries: 20-minute drive. Cathedral Palms RV Resort places you centrally for cultural exploration. "The location was near many great restaurants and for the most part the park was quiet," explains one visitor who appreciated the convenient access to downtown attractions from Cathedral Palms RV Resort.

Fish in Desert Hot Springs: On-site activity. Catalina Spa and RV Resort offers fishing opportunities within the property. "There is a small lake with lots of birds that my daughter loved. It's out of the town which we like but not far from the Joshua Tree entrance to the park and lots of coffee shops," reports a camper about the accessible water features.

What campers like

Spacious camping spots with privacy: Shadow Hills RV Resort provides well-designed sites. "Semi private spaces, plenty of grass, very nice pool & spa, and friendly staff," writes one reviewer about their experience at Shadow Hills RV Resort.

Thermal pools and hot springs: The natural hot water is a major draw for desert campers. "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," shares a visitor at Catalina Spa and RV Resort.

Family amenities and activities: Many Rancho Mirage area campgrounds focus on providing entertainment. "They have mini golf and picket ball. The kids loved the pool. That was the main attraction. After a week of boon docking in the desert, this resort was a nice respite," explains another Catalina Spa and RV Resort guest.

What you should know

Wind conditions can be severe: Desert weather patterns bring strong gusts. "It can be windy at times, so you need to mind your awnings. It's warm during the day but cools at night. No wood burning firepits, but you can bring your own propane pit," advises a camper from Thousand Trails Palm Springs.

Premium pricing in peak season: Winter months command higher rates. "With taxes and fees, and additional dog fees, we paid about $87/night, and that's in the cheapest spots. Yipes," reports a camper about Indian Waters RV Resort, highlighting the cost consideration during busy periods.

Advance booking essential: The influx of seasonal visitors creates competition for spaces. "We stayed here for a weekend and had no reservations and there was plenty of room in November," notes a visitor, suggesting shoulder season provides more flexibility for spontaneous trips.

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