Where the Mojave Desert meets Joshua Tree's eastern boundary, Shabby Shanty operates as a hike-in campground requiring visitors to walk their gear to designated sites. This private facility sits near a lake in the Landers area, charging $70 per night with advance reservations available.
The campground provides drinking water, restroom facilities, and shower access despite its walk-in format. Picnic tables mark individual sites, and management allows both pets and alcohol. Cell service reaches the area, though campers should prepare for desert conditions and the physical effort required to transport supplies from parking areas to their designated spots.
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.
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Map & DirectionsShabby Shanty is located in California near Landers
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/6/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/6/26
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
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
