Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping
BLM
Write a Review Cottonwood Spring Rd. Chiriaco Summit, CA 92201 760-833-7100 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.6745, -115.8019
Overview of Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Amber on 6/30/2024
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Class A)
Reported by WeavingRVer on 12/7/2017
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 1,771 ft / 539 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 760-833-7100
camper-836124 asked on 12/11/2023
Where do people shower when staying here longer term? Seems like planet fitness in Coachella is the closest?
Joni asked on 2/22/2022
Do we have to let any one know where we are camping or can we just find our spot and settle in?
Sal asked on 2/21/2022
Are there many ticks or rattlesnakes at Joshua Tree South? Thanks!
Jess asked on 2/20/2022
Generator okay to use at Joshua Tree South? Like inverted type? Thanks!
Wandering Webers asked on 11/2/2021
How far back can a Class A RV get on those roads? How is the weather in February? Thanks!
FJara asked on 5/12/2021
Hello I’m new to camping and I was wondering if I’m doing tent camping, no RV just my truck, how does the restroom si...
Reviews of Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping 140 people have reviewed this location.
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“Easy, Clean, Nice Spot ”
Reviewed 6/30/2024
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We arrived around 10pm coming from the direction of the park and went to the right. We saw no trespassing signs that made us question if we were on the right road, but we were. We drove about a mile up the dirt road and found a spot on the left. It was hot in a tent but not terrible. Hardly any noise from the Highway. Lots of spots. Ve... more
We arrived around 10pm coming from the direction of the park and went to the right. We saw no trespassing signs that made us question if we were on the right road, but we were. We drove about a mile up the dirt road and found a spot on the left. It was hot in a tent but not terrible. Hardly any noise from the Highway. Lots of spots. Very clean and nice spot.
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Amber would stay here again
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“Good location for visiting Joshua Tree”
Reviewed 4/14/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Nice location just outside the south end of Joshua Tree. Plenty of sites. Most will need you to use your leveling devices. I chose 1 that had a Tree for shade. It was much appreciated when it got warm. We were there early April and the wildflowers were blooming. Although it is right off the freeway there was very little traffic noise. ... more
Nice location just outside the south end of Joshua Tree. Plenty of sites. Most will need you to use your leveling devices. I chose 1 that had a Tree for shade. It was much appreciated when it got warm. We were there early April and the wildflowers were blooming. Although it is right off the freeway there was very little traffic noise.
No services, water, toilets, or garbage containers. Come prepared with water and pack out you trash. It can get a bit windy so as always be VERY cautious with camp fires.
I have a 25' tow behind pulled by a Tundra. No problems getting into a site or traveling the dirt road.
Verizon 5G
Adventure-Sue would stay here again
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“Good location for visiting Joshua Tree”
Reviewed 4/14/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Nice location just outside the south end of Joshua Tree. Plenty of sites. Most will need you to use your leveling devices. I chose 1 that had a Tree for shade. It was much appreciated when it got warm. We were there early April and the wildflowers were blooming. Although it is right off the freeway there was very little traffic noise. ... more
Nice location just outside the south end of Joshua Tree. Plenty of sites. Most will need you to use your leveling devices. I chose 1 that had a Tree for shade. It was much appreciated when it got warm. We were there early April and the wildflowers were blooming. Although it is right off the freeway there was very little traffic noise.
No services, water, toilets, or garbage containers. Come prepared with water and pack out you trash. It can get a bit windy so as always be VERY cautious with camp fires.
I have a 25' tow behind pulled by a Tundra. No problems getting into a site or traveling the dirt road.
Adventure-Sue would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Perfect for an overnight.”
Reviewed 3/23/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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As a solo camper I was very comfortable here. It was my first time Boondocking on BLM land. It’s very accessible and you can easily see the condition of the road so it’s reassuring for those that haven’t done much. Lots of spaces. Pretty quiet. Right outside the gate to Joshua tree, so I walked into it for a sunset walk, and it was mag... more
As a solo camper I was very comfortable here. It was my first time Boondocking on BLM land. It’s very accessible and you can easily see the condition of the road so it’s reassuring for those that haven’t done much. Lots of spaces. Pretty quiet. Right outside the gate to Joshua tree, so I walked into it for a sunset walk, and it was magical.
Mary would stay here again
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“Busy Busy Busy”
Reviewed 3/19/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
A very full dispersed camping area right outside the JTNP south entrance (Cottonwood Visitor Center). Easy to find and easy to get into. Not surprisingly, lots of campers here. Surprisingly, there always seems to be room for one more. Not too much trash or junk (compared to other dispersed areas). Bathrooms, dump station and water avai... more
A very full dispersed camping area right outside the JTNP south entrance (Cottonwood Visitor Center). Easy to find and easy to get into. Not surprisingly, lots of campers here. Surprisingly, there always seems to be room for one more. Not too much trash or junk (compared to other dispersed areas). Bathrooms, dump station and water available inside the park (20 min drive). In addition to exploring the park, there is a lot to do around this area.
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HagePhoto would stay here again
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“Convenient free spot with great verizon service for anyone working remotely.”
Reviewed 3/1/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
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Greatly appreciated this spot for its great Verizon service. Some may complain about the I-10 being so close but in the night I liked watching the cars go by. Great star gazing too. There were a lot of campers but everyone kept their distance and was respectful. My dog was mostly off leash too, great spot.
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camper-895127 would stay here again
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“Perfect First BLM stay”
Reviewed 2/19/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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I really loved my first experience on BLM land here just south of Joshua Tree National Park. I stayed by road marker 168 on the right side coming from the highway and it was uncrowded, but still enough other rigs nearby for me to feel safe as a solo female. Sites have fire pits, but of course, no other hook ups. Overall, everyone in th... more
I really loved my first experience on BLM land here just south of Joshua Tree National Park. I stayed by road marker 168 on the right side coming from the highway and it was uncrowded, but still enough other rigs nearby for me to feel safe as a solo female. Sites have fire pits, but of course, no other hook ups. Overall, everyone in the area was polite and kept to themselves. Overall a lovely change of pace from RV parks and Harvest house stays, and I look forward to staying again! Also, three full bars of 5G with Verizon.
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camper-892999 would stay here again
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“Beautiful”
Reviewed 1/4/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
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Stayed the full 14 days and could’ve stayed more. Good vibes as 2 female travels, even our cats loved it. Plenty of spaces, though it did get busier later in the day on weekends, though most spaces have plenty of room and it didn’t feel crowded. Water, trash and recycling, and rv dump site a few miles up at cotton wood campground (pot... more
Stayed the full 14 days and could’ve stayed more. Good vibes as 2 female travels, even our cats loved it. Plenty of spaces, though it did get busier later in the day on weekends, though most spaces have plenty of room and it didn’t feel crowded. Water, trash and recycling, and rv dump site a few miles up at cotton wood campground (potable water up by campsite 7, spigot across from restroom). Only downside is nearest showers are lives or planet fitness 30 min away in indio. Make sure to get gas before you get up here as the chiraico summit chevron is pretty high prices (it’s the last one for 60 miles east so makes sense).
The hiking was prime! I recommend having another vehicle as a lot of the good hikes are a bit of a drive but totally worth it as a base camp ( check out Murray canyon hike in Indian canyons near Palm Springs if you feel like trying something a little further out. But worth it $12 park day fee)
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camper-836124 would stay here again
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“👍🏻”
Reviewed 12/24/2023
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Quick & Easy. To Get To From I10. Sites are spaced well and everyone kept their noise down to a respectable level
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camper-667297 would stay here again
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“Beautiful area”
Reviewed 12/21/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
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Plenty of dispersed camping. Most camps are 100s of feet apart. Not much true privacy given the desert environment. No shade. No trees. Ground is crushed granite and can be soft in certain pullouts. Potable water fill and dump station only a few mins away at Cottonwood Campground in the NP. ATT 20/0.5. T-Mobile 3/ 0.5
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BarbetRidge would stay here again
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