Joshua Tree Ranch

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  • Peaceful campground in a secluded Southern California location
  • A 25-minute drive from Lancaster; downtown Los Angeles 90 minutes
  • In the Antelope Valley between the Tehachapi and San Gabriel mountains
Looking to escape LA? Joshua Tree Ranch is a spectacularly scenic park in the Antelope Valley, California, with far-reaching views over the gorgeous Tehachapi and San Gabriel mountains. Hot in the day and cool at night, this all-natural campground has a Wild West feel – nobody watching, tumbleweed and big, big skies. This is not a manicured operation – it's right at the edge of desert wilderness, with excellent sunsets, spectacular stargazing and nature all around. There are no designated sites here, so pick the spot that looks good to you and feel free to spread out. There are no restrooms or showers either, no concrete slabs and generally nothing that feels man-made – and that's all part of the appeal. That being said, this place isn't in the middle of nowhere and, while secluded, is easy to reach. The nearest town, Neenach, is a 15-minute drive away and has a great general store and café (the breakfast burritos are particularly recommended). There's also the slightly larger city of Lancaster, 25 minutes down the road in the other direction, plus top-rated local attractions like the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve (10 minutes), a wildlife area that bursts into bloom in the spring. This 2.5-acre ranch is covered by Joshua trees – but don't confuse it with Joshua Tree National Park, a similarly spectacular spot that's roughly 150 miles away. Please remember to respect the property and clean up after yourself and to be mindful of other guests during your stay.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearest campgrounds

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Nudist

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No drinkable water point

No hot water

No running water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Joshua Tree Ranch

15099 West Avenue C

Lancaster

California

USA

93536

Directions

Timezone

America/Los_Angeles PDT (GMT-07:00)

GPS

34.79051°N
-118.39939°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There's no shortage of excellent hiking here: the long-distance Pacific Crest Trail crosses the Antelope Valley at nearby Three Points (20 minutes' drive) if you want to trek some of its 2000-mile length, while other locations like Saddleback Butte State Park (40 minutes) and the Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area (an hour) are highly recommended too. Bringing kids? For a fantastic family-friendly theme park, Six Flags Magic Mountain is just under an hour away on the edge of Santa Clarita. Other options include Windswept Ranch Petting Zoo (30 minutes), where you can meet gentle donkeys, horses, camels and alpacas. Finally, to teach them more about this fragile desert environment, you might like to also visit the Alta Wind Energy Center (30 minutes). After ticking off Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve (10 minutes), explore other gardens that contrast with the wild desert scenery – good options include Descanso Gardens (an hour and 10 minutes) and Los Angeles County Arboretum (an hour and 20 minutes).

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  • Does Joshua Tree Ranch have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Joshua Tree Ranch dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Joshua Tree Ranch? There's no shortage of excellent hiking here: the long-distance Pacific Crest Trail crosses the Antelope Valley at nearby Three Points (20 minutes' drive) if you want to trek some of its 2000-mile … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Joshua Tree Ranch?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    Read more