Best Glamping near Salton City, CA

Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort and Oasis Palms RV Resort both house glamping accommodations near Salton City, positioned to provide access to the region's unique desert landscape. The Fountain of Youth property features yurt options alongside cabin glamping setups with comfortable furnishings, running water, and electricity. These desert retreats offer climate control systems essential for the region's temperature extremes. Guests staying at these locations enjoy access to hot mineral springs, swimming pools, and well-maintained shower facilities. The Oasis Palms property includes glamping tents with sturdy frames and canvas walls that provide protection from the elements while maintaining a connection with nature. According to a recent visitor, "Nice people, mainly for during the winter here. SPA and pool is nice - but no fire allowed."

Both glamping destinations sit near the shores of the Salton Sea, offering opportunities for birdwatching, photography, and desert exploration. The Fountain of Youth property maintains multiple hot spring pools that draw visitors seeking therapeutic mineral soaks year-round. Winter months represent prime booking season when the desert climate offers mild temperatures ideal for outdoor adventures. The surrounding landscape provides hiking trails and opportunities to explore the nearby Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which also offers primitive glamping sites at Yaqui Well. One visitor noted, "I've spent many weekends at this resort over the last 15 years or so... Tons of activities, clean and quiet, such a wonderful spot!" Canvas tent accommodations and other glamping units typically require advance reservations, especially during the popular winter season when snowbirds flock to these desert oases.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Salton City, California (15)

1. Oasis Palms RV Resort
10 Reviews
Coolidge Springs, CA
14 miles
Website
+1 (760) 397-1011
"Pool is open 24/7 and there are showers and laundry on site. Very friendly staff and a great location to live."

"New Management, Pool, spa, Clubhouse, Showers, laundry rooms, Ping pong, Billiards table, Piano, , Clean and fun. Can accommodate 45' Rigs. Clean sites with 30 and 50 amp. Daily weekly monthly."
2. Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
31 Reviews
Borrego Springs, CA
26 miles
Website
+1 (760) 767-5311
$35 - $125 / night
"My practical side enjoys the clean bathrooms with hot showers and proximity to markets for refills on ice and beer."

"Each site has a large fire pit, charcoal grill and a water spout near by. Bathrooms with flushing toilets and coin operated showers."

3. Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort
4 Reviews
Niland, CA
18 miles
Website
+1 (760) 354-1340
$30 - $213 / night
"SPA and pool is nice - but no fire allowed. We took the cheapest side for 39. But they also have some with a table and more atmosphere.

dirt camp is 30."
4. Yaqui Well Primitive Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
12 Reviews
Borrego Springs, CA
24 miles
"There’s a wonderful path call Bill Kenyon Overlook trail that’s trailhead is on the side of the campground."

"I don't think this map pin is correct for Yaqui Wells Primitive Camp, the location according to Google Maps is a little further south just off Yaqui Pass Road off Highway 78."

5. Agua Caliente County Park Campground
21 Reviews
Mount Laguna, CA
31 miles
Website
+1 (760) 765-1188
$29 - $75 / night
"Lots going on here but felt peaceful midweek in Jan. 3 spring-fed pools, hot showers quarter operated, clean flush toilet bathrooms, water, hiking trails and ample roads to walk the dog on."

"we love coming here to camp in the winter when the heat isnt too bad. the pools are fun for the whole family. the campground can be loud but its family friendly so that's a plus."
6. William Heise County Park
46 Reviews
Julian, CA
41 miles
Website
+1 (760) 765-0650
$24 - $34 / night
"Table and fire pit at each site.

Hiking available walking distance from camp, trails leading out of camp. Family friendly environment."

"The drive up was amazing. They had plenty of water to wash and drink with a lot of bathrooms as well.

You can walk trails, stargaze, take your bikes around and so much more!"

7. Keoka Lake of California ( Saltan County)
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Salton City, CA
11 miles
Website
+1 (213) 900-8219
$129 / night
8. Burnt Rancheria Campground
23 Reviews
Mount Laguna, CA
40 miles
Website
+1 (619) 473-0120
$35 / night
"And others felt much more secluded in the forest. Also, there was a great difference in the amount of shade and flatness available."

"Bathrooms were clean; some are pit toilets and others are flush and even have showers. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit, plus there are lots of potable water spigots throughout."

9. El Prado Campground
22 Reviews
Mount Laguna, CA
40 miles
Website
+1 (619) 473-2082
$35 / night
"This was a great place to disconnect and was close to SD. It was an easy and scenic drive up."

"We hiked in and got the last walk in spot, so keep in mind that it can be busy on the weekends. The spots are fairly large and include parking, fire pits and picnic tables."
10. Lake Hemet Campground
39 Reviews
Mountain Center, CA
49 miles
Website
+1 (951) 659-2680
$45 / night
"You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit."

"I've been coming to Lake Hemet for several years. The campground is clean and the fishing is good, most of the time."

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cal K.
Ranger
Jan. 20, 2023
Agua Caliente County Park Campground
Large campground with lots of amenities
Lots going on here but felt peaceful midweek in Jan. 3 spring-fed pools, hot showers quarter operated, clean flush toilet bathrooms, water, hiking trails and ample roads to walk the dog on. Mountain lion country - be alert. Friendly rangers. Clean facilities and well-kept grounds. Horseshoe pits and large group picnic areas. Cute cabins for rent - no pets allowed in those. Will definitely visit again. Many of the tent sites are close together - if the campground was full you’d have little privacy but it’s a large place and there were hardly any tent campers when I was there, though more RVs and vans in the hookup section. Tent site 106 is very private. I liked 109 it was in a kind of bird thicket with privacy from the road etc.
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Elly A.
Guide
May. 20, 2019
Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Stars galore!
This campground is one of my favorites. My practical side enjoys the clean bathrooms with hot showers and proximity to markets for refills on ice and beer. My adventurous side enjoys the hikes, coyotes singing and clear skies to observe the night sky. This campground has been enjoyable every time I’ve gone. I’ve been to many campgrounds where neighbors keep you up late, but something about this location demands quiet enjoyment. Don’t get me wrong, my friends and I stay up laughing around the campfire well after sunset but everyone seems to respect the quiet hours. The sites are spacious, each with a shade ramada, grill and fire-ring. The visitors center is a must see and there are numerous hiking trails near the campground. As beautiful as the wildflowers are during a super bloom, the crowds are super distracting. March is the best time of year to go, if there is a super bloom you’ll enjoy that, if not, you’ll enjoy the solitude.
Pablo L.
Scout
Aug. 29, 2023
Lake Hemet Campground
Great Time!
Visited the last 2 weeks of August. Great place for family and kids. Affordable. Campsite #295. You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit. Different campgrounds for all chosen methods (Tent, RV, Glamping, etc..) There's restrooms you can use. There's showers you can pay per use. The swim zone isn't too far from this campsite, 5-10 min walk w/ no accessories. If you have little ones, you can take them with a wagon but I'd recommend just driving your car with a few items to the zone. Bring your own shade for this campsite, your own water too. The marketplace is near the entrance BUT they only sell individual waters (No 48 pack types). You'll definitely hear your neighbors snore at night after a long day LOL.. quiet hours are from 10pm - 8am. Overall, this is a great spot. If you're lucky to snag other spots with trees covering you then great but this is still a good campsite. Happy camping! ... Oh yeah, T-Mobile no service up there (apparently Verizon, AT&T do)
Matthew D.
Scout
Jun. 26, 2017
William Heise County Park
Fire pits too close to eachother
Stayed in site #73 this past weekend. I wouldn't recommend that spot. It is too close to #74. They are both large spots but the actually fire pits are too close to eachother. Luckily there was a nice family staying next to us so we hardly noticed them. Had they been too loud it could have ruined the trip. Also this spot had very little shade in the afternoon when the sun was the hottest.

The bathrooms were shut down for maintenance in that loop so they offered portable toilets which got full quick. The hand washing station ran out of water the second day and was never refilled so you had to go back to your site to wash your hands. The running water coming from the spigot was orange and frothy and had a sign saying not to use it for drinking.

The hiking trail that was near by was the best part. Tons of wildflowers everywhere and beautiful views.

I probably won't come back to this campground next time I got camping. There are campgrounds closer to San Diego that are have bigger sites.
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Kyle C.
Guide
Jun. 23, 2021
El Prado Campground
Great short stay
This was a great place to disconnect and was close to SD. It was an easy and scenic drive up. Each camp site was large and had privacy but since it was hilly, some sites may have few flat spaces to pitch a tent.
Dani P.
Guide
Jul. 14, 2019
William Heise County Park
Forest and Mountains just a couple hours from the city
Sweet campground with pines trees and a mountain feel. Table and fire pit at each site.

Hiking available walking distance from camp, trails leading out of camp. Family friendly environment. Can get busy in the summer, so be sure to leave it just as beautiful or better than before you arrived.
Ryan W.
Legend
Feb. 21, 2023
Borrego Palm Canyon Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
It's a fine campground. Just fine. Except for all the people.
It's a fine campground. There is a check-in kiosk that was well run and you can pay for an extra car or an open site with a credit card.* The sites are set up in two main loops. One for big campers and one for the rest of us. There is no real separation between sites.

This is convenience based campground. You're at the jump-off for some challenging yet accessible hikes into the desert. Close enough to town to ride a bike for ice cream. The camp has flush toilets and token based showers.** Each site has a deep fire pit, a picnic table under a shade pergola, and access to a nearby water source. Oh yeah, and it's less than two hours from San Diego.

The outer ring sites look out towards the desert. You'll always know you're in civilization, but they offer the illusion of solitude...if you can tune out the generators. There will be generators, and probably unattended kids riding e-bikes or kicking balls at you as your try to use the bathroom. Site 75 is a great site because in addition to looking out away from inner loop, the fire place is set further away from driveway and picnic table. Site 56 is fine. It's just fine.

Temper your expectations for desert solitude, appreciate the conveniences for what they are, and this becomes a four star site. The site is mostly, always, definitely full, but cancellations offer last chance drive up opportunities. The park rangers said that most sites were booked through the entire season which ends at the end of April, and we couldn't find a site when searching online for a second night (Saturday), but there were at least three open sites whose reservations had been canceled we could have stayed in.

Notes:

Anza is particularly great for star gazing and spring flowers. There are often big horn sheep along the Palm Canyon trail leaving camp. We met one we named Barnabas.

Extra vehicles are an additional $10.

*Pro-tip: Fire wood is cash only. It's not bad 3 bundles for $20. If you don't have cash, you can find wood in town for cheaper without the convenience of it being at camp.

**Pro-tip: Showers require tokens which are purchased from a machine. 2 tokens for $1. 1 token = 2m in the shower.
Alana H.
Traveler
Oct. 25, 2018
El Prado Campground
Nice getaway
This is a fairly large campground in the Laguna mountains. We hiked in and got the last walk in spot, so keep in mind that it can be busy on the weekends. The spots are fairly large and include parking, fire pits and picnic tables. Wood is available for purchase on site and kindling is easy to find. This is a nice alpine getaway with pine trees, meadows, a small lake and nearby views of the Anza Borrego desert. Located just off the PCT and other hiking trails.
Jesse C.
Scout
Jun. 26, 2018
Lake Hemet Campground
“Old Campground”
June 4, 2018 A great way to escape the heat of Palm Desert...however

Their premium priced “meadow view”($53) was a very small back in space with low pine branches. My sewer hookup was up hill, and the water spout was at the front of the site on the opposite side and needed two hoses! I looked around, and NONE of the spaces I saw looked level. When I complained to the staff, I was told “it’s an old campground”, and I could switch to a “regular” spot....however no refund of the price difference would be given.
No free access to the lake for campers. Camp store is way overpriced(a small 3lb bag of ice was $5). No WiFi, No cell service(T-Mobile).

BTW.... take the long route! Drive up the mountain from the town of Hemet. DO NOT attempt the Palm Desert side...especially with a large 5th wheel or a class A. The Hemet approach has a more gradual grade and wider roads.