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Vern Whitaker
Closed for the season
Total sites: 11
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
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Campgrounds Available Tonight Near La Quinta, CA
Discover the ultimate camping experience near La Quinta, CA, where the stunning Sonoran Desert meets majestic mountain vistas, offering a diverse range of outdoor activities. For RV enthusiasts, Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area is a top choice, featuring spacious sites equipped with full hookups, plus picnic areas and beautiful views of the nearby Santa Rosa Mountains. Adventurers who prefer tent camping can explore Joshua Tree National Park, just a short drive away; its iconic Joshua trees and boulder-strewn landscapes provide an enchanting backdrop for your outdoor retreat. If you're seeking solitude and a true back-to-nature experience, consider dispersed camping in the San Bernardino National Forest, where you can pitch your tent amidst towering pines and tranquil streams. The area's warm climate makes it an ideal year-round destination, while the vibrant desert flora and fauna provide endless opportunities for exploration and photography. Take advantage of La Quinta's proximity to these diverse camping options, where breathtaking sunsets and starlit nights await your arrival.
Vern Whitaker Horse Camp is part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California (1 hr 27 min south of La Quinta, CA) with an elevation of 918 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of October to the end of May. 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. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, accessible, restroom, horse stable, flush toilets. Activities include horseback riding, 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.
Ryan Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (1 hr 20 min north of Indio, CA) with an elevation of 4,282 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 32 feet. 5 sites are currently first-come first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails, rock climbing.
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.
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.
Hidden Valley Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (1 hr 18 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 $15.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, trash dumpster, pay telephone. Activities include hiking trails, rock climbing.
White Tank Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (1 hr 18 min northeast of Indio, CA) with an elevation of 3,788 feet. There are a total of 15 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 $15.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include hiking trails.
Borrego Palm Canyon Campground is part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California (1 hr 23 min south of La Quinta, CA) with an elevation of 1,724 feet. There are a total of 106 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. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 41 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 1 site has electric and water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $125.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Belle Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (1 hr 21 min northeast of Indio, CA) with an elevation of 3,800 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 35 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom.
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.
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.
Tamarisk Grove Campground is part of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California (1 hr 30 min south of La Quinta, CA) with an elevation of 1,397 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites including 9 cabins. The campground is open all year. 14 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. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $35.00 to $70.00. Some amenities include shower, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Palomar Mountain Campground is part of Palomar Mountain State Park in California (1 hr 7 min southeast of Temecula, CA) with an elevation of 4,956 feet. There are a total of 30 campsites. The campground is open all year. 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. Prices start at $40.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, accessible, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
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