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
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Mountain Center, California
Humber Park to Ranger Station Loop
15.93 mi / 4154 ft gainHumber Park to Ranger Station Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Palm Springs, California.Read more -
Mountain Center, California
Devil's Slide Trail, Willow Creek Trail, and San Jacinto Peak Loop
19.61 mi / 5308 ft gainDevil'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.Read more -
Mountain Center, California
Devil's Slide to Saddle Junction Trail
6.46 mi / 1890 ft gainDevil'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.Read more -
Mountain Center, California
Mount San Jacinto Round Valley Loop via Devils Slide Trail
14.13 mi / 3684 ft gainMount 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.Read more -
Mountain Center, California
Tahquitz Peak via Devils Slide Trail
5.08.31 mi / 2238 ft gainTahquitz 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...Read more -
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California
San Jacinto Peak Via South Ridge Trail
21.51 mi / 6375 ft gainSan 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.Read more -
Mountain Center, California
Ramona Trail
7.6 mi / 1574 ft gainRamona Trail is an out and back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mountain Center, CaliforniaRead more -
Desert Hot Springs, California
Mission Creek Trail
15.33 mi / 1594 ft gainMission Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Whitewater, California.Read more -
Whitewater, California
PCT: CA Section C - Highway 10 to Highway 15 (Cajon Pass)
127.89 mi / 22989 ft gainPCT: 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.Read more -
Mountain Center, California
Horsethief Creek
5.08 mi / 1119 ft gainHorsethief Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Mountain Center, California.Read more -
Mountain Center, California
Cactus Spring Trail
31.73 mi / 6407 ft gainCactus Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mountain Center, California.Read more -
Anza, California
PCT near Lookout Mountain
5.75 mi / 623 ft gainPCT near Lookout Mountain is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Anza, California.Read more -
9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, California
Whitewater Ranger Station to Cottonwood TH via PCT
7.79 mi / 1421 ft gainWhitewater Ranger Station to Cottonwood TH via PCT is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Whitewater, California.Read more -
9160 Whitewater Canyon Road, California
Pacific Crest Trail: Whitewater Preserve to Stone House
12.38 mi / 1588 ft gainPacific Crest Trail: Whitewater Preserve to Stone House is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Whitewater, California.Read more -
Yucca Valley, California
Backpack the California Riding and Hiking Trail in Joshua Tree
36.97 mi / 2792 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Yucca Valley, California
High View Nature Trail
1.34 mi / 331 ft gainHigh View Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Yucca Valley, California.Read more