Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Amboy, CA
Nestled in the striking Mojave Desert, Amboy, CA, offers camping enthusiasts a variety of options to fully embrace the tranquil beauty of the region. For RV campers, the historic, Route 66-adjacent Amboy Crater Campground provides facilities such as water and fire pits, allowing visitors to enjoy scenic views of the nearby volcanic crater and the sparkling stars at night. Tent camping is popular at nearby Kelso Dunes, where adventurers can pitch their tents amidst towering sand dunes and explore the stunning landscape during the day. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping opportunities abound in the surrounding Mojave National Preserve, offering a chance to connect with nature in serene, undeveloped settings. The area’s unique geography, characterized by vast deserts, rugged mountains, and fascinating geological formations, creates an ideal backdrop for hiking and exploring. Whether you're parked in an RV, setting up a tent, or enjoying the wild outdoors, Amboy, CA, promises unforgettable camping experiences surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.
Indian Cove Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (47 min east of Desert Hot Springs, CA) with an elevation of 3,042 feet. There are a total of 97 campsites including 27 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 70 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater. Activities include 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.
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.
Jumbo Rocks Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (1 hr 27 min northeast of Indio, CA) with an elevation of 4,408 feet. There are a total of 124 campsites including 69 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 50 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 12 and 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 $15.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include restroom, amphitheater. Activities include hiking trails, rock climbing.
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.
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.
Afton Canyon Campground in San Bernardino County is located 1 hr 9 min northeast of Apple Valley, CA with an elevation of 1,406 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Prices start at $6.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include ohv trails nearby.
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.
Black Rock Canyon Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (31 min northeast of Desert Hot Springs, CA) with an elevation of 4,037 feet. There are a total of 98 campsites including 50 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 44 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 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 $20.00 to $25.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, accessible, playground, restroom, trash dumpster, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails.
Big Pine Equestrian Group in San Bernardino County is located 1 hr 7 min north of Desert Hot Springs, CA with an elevation of 4,377 feet. The site is normally open from mid April to the beginning of October. Prices start at $127.00 per night. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Cottonwood (Twentynine Palms) Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (44 min east of Coachella, CA) with an elevation of 3,035 feet. There are a total of 59 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 58 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 48 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include hiking trails.
Juniper Springs Group Camp is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (1 hr 44 min northwest of Desert Hot Springs, CA) with an elevation of 7,752 feet. The site is normally open from mid April to the beginning of October. Prices start at $149.00 per night. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
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.
Pineknot Campground is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (1 hr 11 min northeast of Yucaipa, CA) with an elevation of 6,993 feet. There are a total of 47 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 26 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. Prices start at $34.00 per night. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Lobo Group Campground is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (34 min northeast of Yucaipa, CA) with an elevation of 6,561 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid September. 1 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 $362.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Oso Group is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (34 min northeast of Yucaipa, CA) with an elevation of 6,561 feet. The site is normally open from mid April to mid September. Prices start at $480.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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.
Barton Flats Campground is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (33 min northeast of Yucaipa, CA) with an elevation of 6,371 feet. There are a total of 53 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid March to the end of October. 52 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. Fees range from $31.00 to $71.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, restroom, trash dumpster, firewood, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Serrano Campground is located in the Mountaintop Ranger District, San Bernardino National Forest (1 hr 8 min northeast of Yucaipa, CA) with an elevation of 6,761 feet. There are a total of 110 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the end of November. 109 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 27 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $40.00 to $79.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, flush toilets. Activities include biking, 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.
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