Private 40 Acre Primitive Camp

93%

28 reviews

· Joshua Tree, San Bernardino, California · 40 acres

Hosted by Amanda And Mario P.

RV/tent site

· 14 guests max

Near Joshua Tree National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Indian Cove.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

**PLAN TO ARRIVE BEFORE DARK UNLESS YOU KNOW YOUR WAY AROUND THE DESERT.** EXPERIENCED ADVENTURERS AND THEIR DOGGIE COMPANIONS ONLY! THIS IS THE WILD WEST. THERE ARE NO LIGHTED PATHS. THIS IS A REMOTE CAMPSITE. THE IDEA IS TO GET OUT INTO NATURE WITHOUT LIGHT POLLUTION! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not book this campground if you have trouble reading maps and/or cutting and pasting GPS coordinates into google maps or equivalent. We'd LOVE to host you, but we just find being upfront about this property is best for all of us. NO TOILETS, NO WATER, NO ELECTRIC.... just YOU in all your magnificence, a beautiful wooden deck, a stone fire place, large wooden picnic table and maybe your family, friends and doggie pals. Mar and I visited 44 properties when deciding on land to buy in Joshua Tree in 2020. This one was hands down the most beautiful. We love the mixture of privacy, access to magnificent hiking and wildlife interactions... all while remaining with good cell coverage and close to downtown JT and the national park! Learn more about this land: Primitive camping at the base of Copper Mountain in Joshua Tree, California. Total Seclusion: Private 40 acres wilderness camping and/or event space. YOU ARE RENTING THE ENTIRE PROPERTY. OFF-LEASH ANIMAL FRIENDLY! We love your animal companions and understand they are family. They do not need to be leashed on our property... they can roam FREE! (Just please pick up after them so we can keep this policy in place!) If you want privacy, this is your (very large) spot. You will have 40 acres to enjoy. Bordering the 40 acres, our “neighbors” are three large empty lots and government land with no structures. We are located at the base of Copper Mountain. The soil here is very special. It has a magical mixture of inorganic materials, like crystals and metals, that have eroded down from Copper Mountain, mixed in a matrix of organic material, like grasses that have been made into a fine powder. The result is a natural landscape of orgone generating dirt. You can feel the energy here. There are plenty of dirt roads around the property for casual strolls and mountain biking... or take a short climb up the sandy incline at the back of the property and panoramic views of Joshua Tree await. This listing is not for the inexperienced camper! Please pack in, pack out all your trash and leave no trace besides footsteps. You will have access to a 12 foot (!!) handcrafted solid wood picnic table, handmade stone fire ring and brand new 24x12 foot wooden deck. VERY IMPORTANT: You must have a self-contained toilet system. Please pack out all your own waste. You will also need to bring your own WATER. Thank you! 4-wheel drive highly recommended but regular cars, RVs, Airstreams have previously gotten to PRIVATE 40 by taking it slow and easy with extra care. If you do get stuck (it NEVER happened before, but just in case)... you will need to call your own towing company. So please be mindful and understand your vehicle's limits. Wake at dawn to see the jackrabbits and listen to the coyotes howl as you fall asleep. Baby quail all in a line may entertain you. The starry nights are glorious here with clear skies most of the time and a lot less light pollution in the desert compared to the cities. Also, we have no surrounding street lamps! Most will find they have good cell service at our location. #NoPowerLines at our property makes for a real wilderness feel, even though we are very close to nearby points of interest. We are VERY centrally located for maximum enjoyment of the surrounding areas. Distances from PRIVATE 40 Acre Camp by car: Rt. 62: 8 minute drive Downtown Joshua Tree/Saturday Farmers Market: 11 minutes Joshua Tree National Park (Joshua Tree entrance): 19 mins Downtown Twentynine Palms: 18 mins Joshua Tree National Park (Twentynine Palms entrance): 23 mins Indian Cove: 16 mins PioneerTown: 29 mins Remember, this is the desert and conditions change rapidly. Please take a look at the local forecast and also plan for unexpected weather events. Strong winds, high temps, low temps... anything is possible out here in the wilderness. When you park your vehicle, we recommend using it as a wind break when possible. Noise disclosures: sometimes, especially on weekends, you may hear music and party noise from the nearby Bureau of Land Management lands. There is also a military base on the other side of mountain and you may hear them firing. Enjoy the fun from the privacy PRIVATE 40 Camp. We, Amanda and Mario, and our property manager, the delightful Liv, are so happy to be your hosts. Yoga retreats and musical events may be possible. Please inquire.There is only one site on our property and it's yours! You will have access to a 12 foot (!!) handcrafted solid wood picnic table, handmade stone fire ring and brand new 24x12 foot wooden deck. KEEP IN MIND: there are no signs or fences. We used to have signs but they were all taken down by desert folk who apparently didn't enjoy them. This land is very close to BLM land so some people do not know it is private property. You may have an ATVer or two drive by or a person who thinks they can camp near you, when this is in fact private property. Please be understanding and let them know they are not on BLM land but instead private land. This has never been an issue with some gentle education for these unknowing folks, but it does happen from time to time. A fence on a property this large wouldn't be financially feasible for us at this moment so we wanted to give you a heads up that these experiences are possible. If you would like a less "wild" experience we'd recommend a campsite in a more populated area in someone's fenced yard.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 45 feet allowed

Drive into the stone boundary and park near the deck, please.

Pull-through site

Drive into the stone boundary and park near the deck, please.

Accommodates slideouts

Drive into the stone boundary and park near the deck, please.

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

14 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit, wood burning fireplace, private

Pets allowed

Off leash. We welcome OFF LEASH pets. We love animals of all kinds. Please, please, PLEASE pick up ALL POOP before you check out so we can keep this generous policy in place!

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

Picnic table present

We have an wooden picnic table available for your enjoyment.

No potable water

Bring your own water

No showers

Pack it out

Please pack out all trash, compost and recycling and take it with you on check out.

Cooking equipment absent

WE DO NOT HAVE A KITCHEN! We have a plastic tub for washing dishes. You can use your own tub, or use ours, just leave it clean and dry please! You are welcome to cook VEGETABLES over the firepit. If you want to cook other foods during your stay, please BYO camping stove or grill.

No wifi

Laundry absent

We are available to guide you via phone or text on arrival.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Super Strict (30 Days)

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

93%

40 ratings · 28 reviews

Carol R.

4 reviews

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· February 2025

Great Dog Camp

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I've been here several times with my GSD. It was reasonably quiet (next to BLM land). And is private. Perfect environment to teach recall and get out that pent up energy. Hiking for as long as you desire.Your dog will be tired physically and mentally by the end of your stay.

Lucianna V.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

amazing

22 ft Class C

extraordinary! ✨fully enjoyed the deck, loove the form of the campfire. sunset ❤️‍🔥 full moon 🙂‍↕️ birds flying. all to myself 🌈🌈🌈🧚🏽‍♀️

Tracy R.

4 reviews

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· December 2024

Beautiful spot in the desert

31 ft Class A

We really enjoyed our time on Amanda and Mario’s desert retreat. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets in a wide open space. We had no issue following the driving directions and finding the camp site.

Carol R.

4 reviews

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· December 2024

My Go To HipCamp

Tent

This my Go to Hipcamp for Joshua Tree. This is my 3rd time and it doesn't disappoint. If you like to hike and have a dog this area is awesome and trails ho on forever. Really no reason to go to Joshua Tree where dogs need to be on leash and not allowed on most trails.

Kathleen S.

2 reviews

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· December 2024

40 ft travel trailer

This is a great remote spot. Loved being away from other campers. The site is well maintained and level. The hosts were awesome. We ended up arriving after dark and they were very helpful in helping us find the site. The hosts encourage you to arrive during daylight - we second this! We will definitely stay again.

Carol R.

4 reviews

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· November 2024

I was sad to leave!

16 ft car

I was sad to leave this hipcamp! A wonderful spot. I came with my GSD to refine some training, and do some hiking off leash. He loved it, and I loved it. Highly recommend if you want to let your dog be a dog. Beware, it's the desert and there is some debris of all sorts. Also, if your dog is not accustomed to this terrain you might consider boots.

Location

Joshua Tree, San Bernardino, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Yuhaaviatam/Maarenga’yam (Serrano) and Newe Sogobia (Western Shoshone) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking