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The Best Camping in Palm Springs

Looking for the best camping in Palm Springs? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Palm Springs. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top camping spots in and near Palm Springs

  • Mountain Center, California

    Humber Park to Ranger Station Loop

    15.93 mi / 4154 ft gain
    Humber Park to Ranger Station Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Palm Springs, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Devil's Slide Trail, Willow Creek Trail, and San Jacinto Peak Loop

    19.61 mi / 5308 ft gain
    Devil's Slide Trail, Willow Creek Trail, and San Jacinto Peak Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Palm Springs, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Devil's Slide to Saddle Junction Trail

    6.46 mi / 1890 ft gain
    Devil's Slide to Saddle Junction Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Mount San Jacinto Round Valley Loop via Devils Slide Trail

    14.13 mi / 3684 ft gain
    Mount San Jacinto Round Valley Loop via Devils Slide Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Tahquitz Peak via Devils Slide Trail

    5.0
    8.31 mi / 2238 ft gain
    Tahquitz Peak via Devils Slide Trail is a moderately trafficked 8+ mile out and back trail located near Idyllwild, California. This trail is one of the most popular hikes in the San Jacinto area that features a fire lookout tower at the peak and amazing views of the valley below.  At an elevation...
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  • Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California

    San Jacinto Peak Via South Ridge Trail

    21.51 mi / 6375 ft gain
    San Jacinto Peak Via South Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Ramona Trail

    7.6 mi / 1574 ft gain
    Ramona Trail is an out and back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mountain Center, California
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  • Desert Hot Springs, California

    Mission Creek Trail

    15.33 mi / 1594 ft gain
    Mission Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Whitewater, California.
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  • Whitewater, California

    PCT: CA Section C - Highway 10 to Highway 15 (Cajon Pass)

    127.89 mi / 22989 ft gain
    PCT: CA Section C - Highway 10 to Highway 15 (Cajon Pass) is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Whitewater, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Horsethief Creek

    5.08 mi / 1119 ft gain
    Horsethief Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Mountain Center, California.
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  • Mountain Center, California

    Cactus Spring Trail

    31.73 mi / 6407 ft gain
    Cactus Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mountain Center, California.
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  • Anza, California

    PCT near Lookout Mountain

    5.75 mi / 623 ft gain
    PCT near Lookout Mountain is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Anza, California.
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  • 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, California

    Whitewater Ranger Station to Cottonwood TH via PCT

    7.79 mi / 1421 ft gain
    Whitewater Ranger Station to Cottonwood TH via PCT is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Whitewater, California.
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  • 9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, California

    Pacific Crest Trail: Whitewater Preserve to Stone House

    12.38 mi / 1588 ft gain
    Pacific Crest Trail: Whitewater Preserve to Stone House is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Whitewater, California.
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  • Yucca Valley, California

    Backpack the California Riding and Hiking Trail in Joshua Tree

    36.97 mi / 2792 ft gain
    The starting point for this hike is at the Black Rock campground, 5 miles from the town of Yucca Valley. You'll need to self register for a free backcountry permit before starting. The first section of the trail follows a wash then the trail narrows and, after only a mile or two, you'll begin cl...
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  • Yucca Valley, California

    High View Nature Trail

    1.34 mi / 331 ft gain
    High View Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Yucca Valley, California.
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