Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Old Dale, CA
Nestled in the stunning landscape of Southern California's Mojave Desert, Old Dale offers a variety of camping options that cater to nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. For RV campers, the nearby Joshua Tree National Park provides well-equipped campgrounds like Cottonwood Campground, where you can enjoy scenic views, ample amenities, and access to striking rock formations. If you prefer tent camping, the Old Dale Road area features diverse sites surrounded by vibrant desert flora, offering the perfect blend of tranquility and scenic beauty ideal for stargazing under clear night skies. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping along the unpaved roads of the Mojave National Preserve allows for an immersive wilderness experience, where you can pitch a tent amid rugged mountains and expansive landscapes. The unique geography of the region, characterized by its dry desert climate and stunning rock formations, enhances the camping experience, providing picturesque backdrops for hiking and wildlife watching. Whether you’re exploring captivating trails or simply soaking in the serene desert atmosphere, camping near Old Dale promises an unforgettable escape into nature.
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.
White Tank Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (1 hr 13 min northeast of Indio, CA) with an elevation of 3,788 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of September to the end of May. 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 $15.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, trash dumpster. 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.
Belle Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (1 hr 17 min northeast of Indio, CA) with an elevation of 3,800 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of September to the end of May. Sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 35 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, and trash dumpster. Activities include hiking trails.
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.
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.
Headquarters Campground is part of Salton Sea State Recreation Area in California (just 26 min southeast of Coachella, CA) with an elevation of -212 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
New Camp is part of Salton Sea State Recreation Area in California (just 27 min southeast of Coachella, CA) with an elevation of -212 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 1 site has electric and water hookups. 3 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Mecca Beach Campground is part of Salton Sea State Recreation Area in California (just 25 min southeast of Coachella, CA) with an elevation of -212 feet. There are a total of 100 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 4 sites have electric and water hookups. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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