Verified
Private Campground
Shabby Shanty
Shabby Shanty is located near Joshua Tree National Park in California, featuring rocky terrain and desert landscapes. Temperatures can range from 40°F in winter to 100°F in summer, with cooler evenings. Visitors can explore the nearby Joshua Tree National Park and the unique rock formations and hiking trails it offers.
Description
Psitioned on the side of a hill so you can overlook the dry lake bed. Nearest nieghbor is 1/2 mile away. Far enough from town to be private and very peaceful yet only 7 miles from downtown Joshua Tree and JTNP.
Detours Nearby

Electric Yurt with Cowboy Pool
19 min away

BLM Dispersed Camping at Joshua Tree
26 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 27 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 2 hrs 30 min from El Centro, CA
- 2 hrs 42 min from San Diego, CA
- 3 hrs 54 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
Location
Shabby Shanty is located in California
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets


