Best RV Parks & Resorts near Thermal, CA

RV parks near Thermal, California include Oasis Palms RV Resort with 50-amp electric, sewer and water hookups, though its grounds receive mixed reviews for maintenance. Sites are equipped with concrete pads designed for large motorhomes with slideouts. "The spots were very tight and there was not any grass for our dogs," noted one visitor who later moved to Shadow Hills RV Resort. Coachella Lakes RV Resort offers 361 full-hookup sites with both 50-amp and 30-amp service, concrete pads, and ample space for big rigs. Emerald Desert RV Resort in Palm Desert provides luxury-oriented pull-through sites with 50-amp service, while Indian Waters RV Resort in Indio features full hookups with picnic tables at each site.

During winter months, reservations are essential as snowbirds fill these desert RV parks to capacity. Gated security is common at resorts like Shadow Hills and Coachella Lakes, with daily trash pickup available curbside at most parks. Cell service is generally strong throughout the area, though road noise can be significant at properties near major highways. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, many visitors note the proximity to Interstate 10 and railroad tracks impacts some parks with continuous noise. Pet-friendly policies are standard, with several parks offering dedicated dog areas, though size and breed restrictions apply. Propane fill service is limited, with only Coachella Lakes offering this amenity on-site. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 110°F, making late fall through early spring the preferred camping season.

Best RV Sites Near Thermal, California (179)

    1. Emerald Desert RV Resort

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

    "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."

    2. Encore Palm Springs Oasis

    5 Reviews
    Rancho Mirage, CA
    22 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!"

    3. Thousand Trails Palm Springs

    18 Reviews
    Bermuda Dunes, CA
    14 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. Coachella Lakes RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Indio, CA
    7 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."

    5. Oasis Palms RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Coolidge Springs, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 397-1011

    "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."

    "Pool is open 24/7 and there are showers and laundry on site. Very friendly staff and a great location to live."

    6. Indian Waters RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Indio, CA
    7 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"

    7. Shadow Hills RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Bermuda Dunes, CA
    12 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."

    8. Catalina Spa and RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Desert Hot Springs, CA
    26 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."

    9. Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground

    27 Reviews
    Landers, CA
    41 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."

    10. Cathedral Palms RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Rancho Mirage, CA
    22 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."

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RV Park Reviews near Thermal, CA

1283 Reviews of 179 Thermal Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 22, 2022

    Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA

    Value for the area

    Near and clean campground with clean restrooms requiring a key code to enter. Two laundry rooms. One large pool and three spas (hot tubs to folks not from So Cal) all heated with naturally heated mineral water. Secure. Park staff drive around at night to keep an eye on things. Most camps are close to the neighbors but most folks are quiet. Pay extra foe larger or premium campsites. Play area for the kids by the office. Put-put golf. Not much shade but many hedges. Gravel parking. Separate are for tents, communal sinks. Few trees around. Each camp has a sturdy picnic table. Propane fires only. And probably the same for BBQs. Great AT&T 5G cellular. Wi-Fi is weak, but it’s free.RV spot had fill hookups (water, 30 or 50 amp power, sewer, but no cable TV.

    Well run and friendly, responsive staff. Understand that Desert Hot Springs is sometimes WINDY!! And that can mean dust storms, but that goes for the entire Cochella Valley. Not close to anything out here. A convenience store about 1/3 mile away. You won’t be running for coffee here. The the management sometimes hosts events and a weekend breakfast can be purchased.

    All rigs are in good repair and I’ve seen nothing sketchy here at all. Been here 3 weeks with 3 more to go.

    Bottom line: I would definitely stay here again, but it is a drive to get into DHS or Palm Springs. And it is windy/dusty.

  • G
    Oct. 12, 2021

    Thousand Trails Palm Springs

    Close to outside activities and clean facilities

    We arrived on Thursday and there were plenty of spaces open to pick from on the 50 Amp or 30 Amp side. The 30 Amp side is pull through so we decided to set up at site 61 further away from the Highway because it is a bit noisy from road noise. We didn't see any homeless people or outsiders although we did hear that the rangers are on the lookout due to theft and bikes being targeted recently. There are motion activated lights around some of the perimeter and we didn't encounter any of this during our stay even on our nightly bike rides. It was very windy and we had to leave one day early because we didn't want to travel back in a high wind advisory. The rates are expensive if you are staying nightly, but I would recommend it if you have a TT membership. Do yourself a favor and show up with a shovel or rake or contact the ranger to clean up your campsite. We didn't realize it until too late and had so many hard thorns from the weeds in the grass around the campsites, they stick to everything and follow you into your RV (they hurt) and they will give you flat tires on your bikes. One more weird rule that isn't on their regulations or policies page, a ranger drove up to my site and told me I had to take my flag down because only California or USA flags are allowed (I had a Rams flag up during the Rams game) which was weird because on our bike rides I saw flags that weren't a US flag or California flag flying.


Guide to Thermal

Explore the vibrant RV camping scene near Thermal, California, where you can enjoy a mix of relaxation and adventure in the beautiful desert landscape.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $30 to $87

  • Oasis Palms RV Resort offers competitive rates with amenities like electric hookups and a pool, making it a budget-friendly choice for RVers.
  • Sky Valley RV Resort provides a range of accommodations and activities, with prices that reflect its year-round availability and unique features.
  • Emerald Desert RV Resort is known for its luxurious amenities, with rates that can reach up to $87 per night, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Enjoy the natural beauty of nearby attractions

  • Indian Waters RV Resort is close to stunning desert landscapes, perfect for hiking and exploring the unique flora and fauna of the area.
  • Cathedral Palms RV Resort offers easy access to local restaurants and shops, making it a convenient base for discovering the local culture.
  • Shadow Hills RV Resort is situated near various outdoor activities, including biking and hiking trails that showcase the region's natural beauty.

RVers like these nearby activities

  • Thousand Trails Palm Springs features a heated pool and friendly community atmosphere, perfect for socializing and relaxation.
  • Desert Shadows RV Resort hosts various community activities, providing opportunities to meet fellow campers and enjoy organized events.
  • Coachella Lakes RV Resort offers fishing and golfing options, making it an ideal spot for those looking to engage in recreational activities during their stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Thermal, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Thermal, CA is Emerald Desert RV Resort with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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