Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Desert View, CA
Nestled near the Grand Canyon and surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Colorado Plateau, Desert View, CA, offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts. For RV campers, the nearby Grand Canyon Trailer Village provides full hook-up sites with stunning views, making it an ideal base for exploring the iconic canyon. Tent campers can enjoy the serene atmosphere at Mather Campground, situated within the Grand Canyon National Park, offering well-maintained sites with easy access to hiking trails and breathtaking vistas. For those seeking a more secluded experience, dispersed camping is available in the Kaibab National Forest, where adventurers can pitch their tents amidst towering ponderosa pines and enjoy peace away from crowded campgrounds. With its unique high-desert geography, including rugged cliffs and sweeping canyons, Desert View is a nature lover's paradise ideal for stargazing and wildlife watching. Whether you prefer the comfort of an RV, the simplicity of tent camping, or the serenity of dispersed sites, Desert View, CA, promises an unforgettable outdoor experience.
San Gorgonio Campground is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (33 min northeast of Yucaipa, CA) with an elevation of 6,509 feet. There are a total of 54 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $34.00 to $67.00. Some amenities include shower, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Ribbonwood Equestrian Campground is located in the San Jacinto Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (49 min southwest of La Quinta, CA) with an elevation of 4,084 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 130 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding.
Dripping Springs Campground is located in the Palomar Ranger District, Cleveland National Forest (just 19 min east of Temecula, CA) with an elevation of 1,638 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 30 sites can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00.
Oak Grove Campground is located in the Palomar Ranger District, Cleveland National Forest (33 min east of Temecula, CA) with an elevation of 2,769 feet. There are a total of 80 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 25 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Hidden Valley Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (1 hr 19 min north of Indio, CA) with an elevation of 4,175 feet. There are a total of 43 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 25 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, trash dumpster, pay telephone. Activities include hiking trails, rock climbing.
Ryan Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (1 hr 21 min north of Indio, CA) with an elevation of 4,282 feet. Ryan Campground is rated 4.5 stars from 769 reviews. There are a total of 30 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 32 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, and trash dumpster. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails and rock climbing.
Black Rock Equestrian Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (31 min northeast of Desert Hot Springs, CA) with an elevation of 4,048 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites. The campground is open all year. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails.
Buttercup Group Camp is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (1 hr 9 min northeast of Yucaipa, CA) with an elevation of 6,975 feet. The site is normally open from mid April to the beginning of October. Prices start at $149.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Council Group Campground is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (31 min northeast of Yucaipa, CA) with an elevation of 6,293 feet. The site is normally open from mid March to the end of October. Prices start at $243.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Lake Perris Campground is part of Lake Perris State Recreation Area in California (just 12 min southeast of Moreno Valley, CA) with an elevation of 1,650 feet. There are a total of 413 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 31 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 254 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $45.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Idyllwild Campgorund is part of Mt. San Jacinto State Park in California (1 hr 9 min west of Palm Springs, CA) with an elevation of 5,411 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 29 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 24 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 4 sites have electric and water hookups. 4 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $45.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, accessible, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
map icon in the lower right corner.
*Earn our 
Show your commitment in keeping our forests healthy and protecting our public lands by earning the Leave No Trace badge.