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Packsaddle Recreation Site
Packsaddle Recreation Site, situated in the Cerbat Mountains above Chloride, Arizona, offers dispersed campsites, a vault toilet, and picnic areas. Visitors can enjoy activities like birdwatching, off-highway vehicle driving, and hiking on the nea...
Appletree Campground
Appletree Campground is a picturesque destination for camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing, located near the Big Pines Highway. It is conveniently close to Jackson Lake for fishing and water activities. The area features the Angeles Crest Scenic ...
Peavine Campground
Peavine Campground, located northwest of Los Angeles, offers a serene spot for camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. It is conveniently near Jackson Lake for fishing, canoeing, and swimming. Visitors can also explore the scenic Angeles Crest Scen...
Lake Campground
Lake Campground is a serene getaway located northeast of Los Angeles, nestled by Jackson Lake, ideal for fishing, swimming, and canoeing. It offers a picturesque setting within Angeles National Forest. Visitors can also explore the scenic Angeles ...
From $30/night
Mountain Oak
Mountain Oak Campground, located in the Angeles National Forest northwest of Los Angeles, offers a peaceful retreat from city life. It features opportunities for camping, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing, as well as easy access to Jackson ...
Newport Dunes
Painted Rock Petroglyph Campground
The Painted Rock Petroglyph Site, located 90 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona, features hundreds of ancient petroglyphs created by indigenous peoples, considered sacred by local Native American tribes. Visitors are encouraged to respect the sit...
Painted Rock Petroglyph Site and Campground
The Painted Rock Petroglyph Site and Campground, located 90 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona, features ancient petroglyphs and historic inscriptions for visitors to explore. Visitors can camp nearby with reservations made online, but only non-c...
Huntington Beach RV Campground
North Ranch RV Park
From $25/night
Bandido Group Campground
Bandido Group Campground offers a scenic and rustic setting for groups of up to 150 campers, with a focus on equestrian accommodations featuring horse corrals and hitch racks. The campground is divided into five sites, with capacities ranging from...
From $60/night
Coulter Group Campground
Coulter Group Campground offers a convenient outdoor escape for groups near the greater Los Angeles area. Visitors can enjoy the scenic Angeles Crest Highway, which features diverse landscapes including oak thickets, chaparral, and pine forests. I...
From $100/night
Meadow Group Campground
Meadow Group Campground is situated off State Highway 2, between the Chilao Campground and Ranger Station, 26 miles north of La Canada, California. It provides access to diverse recreational activities in the scenic Angeles National Forest.
Lightning Point Group Campground
Lightning Point Group Campground is currently closed until further notice. Located 25 miles southeast of Palmdale, it features a forest setting and accommodates groups and equestrian campers. Nearby, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail offers ...
Sonoran Desert RV Park
Red Rock Canyon Campground
Red Rock Canyon Campground offers standard, RV, and group campsites within the beautiful Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, about 20 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors can enjoy activities like hiking, rock climbing, biking, and scenic drivin...
From $25/night
Margies Cove West Campground
Margies Cove West Campground, situated in the Sonoran Desert National Monument, offers day-use parking for ten vehicles, three primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, and a vault toilet. There is no water available at the site. The ...
Grand Canyon Caverns RV & Campground
From $22/night
Boulders OHV Staging Area
The Boulders OHV Staging Area is a popular spot for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, offering over 200 miles of backcountry roads and trails in the scenic Upper Sonoran Desert. The semi-primitive area spans over 10 acres for camping and features a...
North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area
The North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area spans 63,200 acres in the Sonoran Desert National Monument, located in southwestern Maricopa County. It offers opportunities for solitude and outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and wildlife observ...
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Packsaddle Recreation Site
Packsaddle Recreation Site, situated in the Cerbat Mountains above Chloride, Arizona, offers dispersed campsites, a vault toilet, and picnic areas. Visitors can enjoy activities like birdwatching, off-highway vehicle driving, and hiking on the nea...
Appletree Campground
Appletree Campground is a picturesque destination for camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing, located near the Big Pines Highway. It is conveniently close to Jackson Lake for fishing and water activities. The area features the Angeles Crest Scenic ...
Peavine Campground
Peavine Campground, located northwest of Los Angeles, offers a serene spot for camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. It is conveniently near Jackson Lake for fishing, canoeing, and swimming. Visitors can also explore the scenic Angeles Crest Scen...
Lake Campground
Lake Campground is a serene getaway located northeast of Los Angeles, nestled by Jackson Lake, ideal for fishing, swimming, and canoeing. It offers a picturesque setting within Angeles National Forest. Visitors can also explore the scenic Angeles ...
From $30/night
Mountain Oak
Mountain Oak Campground, located in the Angeles National Forest northwest of Los Angeles, offers a peaceful retreat from city life. It features opportunities for camping, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing, as well as easy access to Jackson ...
Newport Dunes
Painted Rock Petroglyph Campground
The Painted Rock Petroglyph Site, located 90 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona, features hundreds of ancient petroglyphs created by indigenous peoples, considered sacred by local Native American tribes. Visitors are encouraged to respect the sit...
Painted Rock Petroglyph Site and Campground
The Painted Rock Petroglyph Site and Campground, located 90 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona, features ancient petroglyphs and historic inscriptions for visitors to explore. Visitors can camp nearby with reservations made online, but only non-c...
Huntington Beach RV Campground
North Ranch RV Park
From $25/night
Bandido Group Campground
Bandido Group Campground offers a scenic and rustic setting for groups of up to 150 campers, with a focus on equestrian accommodations featuring horse corrals and hitch racks. The campground is divided into five sites, with capacities ranging from...
From $60/night
Coulter Group Campground
Coulter Group Campground offers a convenient outdoor escape for groups near the greater Los Angeles area. Visitors can enjoy the scenic Angeles Crest Highway, which features diverse landscapes including oak thickets, chaparral, and pine forests. I...
From $100/night
Meadow Group Campground
Meadow Group Campground is situated off State Highway 2, between the Chilao Campground and Ranger Station, 26 miles north of La Canada, California. It provides access to diverse recreational activities in the scenic Angeles National Forest.
Lightning Point Group Campground
Lightning Point Group Campground is currently closed until further notice. Located 25 miles southeast of Palmdale, it features a forest setting and accommodates groups and equestrian campers. Nearby, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail offers ...
Sonoran Desert RV Park
Red Rock Canyon Campground
Red Rock Canyon Campground offers standard, RV, and group campsites within the beautiful Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, about 20 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors can enjoy activities like hiking, rock climbing, biking, and scenic drivin...
From $25/night
Margies Cove West Campground
Margies Cove West Campground, situated in the Sonoran Desert National Monument, offers day-use parking for ten vehicles, three primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, and a vault toilet. There is no water available at the site. The ...
Grand Canyon Caverns RV & Campground
From $22/night
Boulders OHV Staging Area
The Boulders OHV Staging Area is a popular spot for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, offering over 200 miles of backcountry roads and trails in the scenic Upper Sonoran Desert. The semi-primitive area spans over 10 acres for camping and features a...
North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area
The North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area spans 63,200 acres in the Sonoran Desert National Monument, located in southwestern Maricopa County. It offers opportunities for solitude and outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and wildlife observ...
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Desert Center has 135 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Painted Rock Petroglyph Site and Campground is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Desert Center vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Desert Center welcome pets. Coulter Group Campground is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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