Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

WiFi

Cable TV

Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Desert Trails RV Park & Golf Course serves as a premier destination for those seeking an active 55+ lifestyle in the heart of California’s Imperial Valley. This well-maintained park combines a friendly social atmosphere with functional living spaces, making it a popular choice for seasonal residents and short-term visitors alike. The park is widely recognized for its <strong>peaceful desert setting</strong> and a wide range of community-driven activities that foster lasting friendships among the residents throughout the winter season.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Situated in El Centro, CA, the park offers a convenient base within a vast agricultural landscape. The climate here is characterized by warm, sunny winters, which is why so many RVers flock to the region from November through April. The surrounding Imperial Valley is known for its productive farmlands and vast horizon lines. The park is easily accessible via <strong>Interstate 8</strong>, providing a straightforward route for those traveling across the southern California desert or arriving from nearby Arizona.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The standout feature of this property is its <strong>on-site 9-hole golf course</strong>, which is perfect for casual play and organized social tournaments. Beyond the greens, guests have access to a sparkling swimming pool, a relaxing hot tub, and multiple clubhouses for group gatherings. Practical needs are met with full-hookup sites, clean restroom facilities, and <strong>spacious laundry rooms</strong>. For those who enjoy indoor recreation, the billiards room and card tables offer a great way to unwind after a day on the course.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>While the golf course provides plenty of entertainment, the surrounding area offers unique desert adventures. Residents often visit the <strong>Imperial Sand Dunes</strong> for stunning views and off-road exploration or head to the Naval Air Facility El Centro to witness the Blue Angels practicing. A short drive away, the Salton Sea and the colorful <strong>Salvation Mountain</strong> provide artistic and environmental landmarks. Local shopping and dining in El Centro are just minutes away, providing all the modern conveniences of a city.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This park is an ideal match for <strong>active seniors and snowbirds</strong> who appreciate a social, community-oriented environment. It caters perfectly to those who enjoy outdoor hobbies like golf and swimming without ever having to leave the resort grounds. If you are looking for a <strong>well-organized winter retreat</strong> with a mix of recreational amenities and a quiet, neighborhood-style feel, this El Centro gem is an excellent choice for your next southern California stay.</p>



Desert Trails RV Park & Golf Course is located in El Centro, California, and is a great place to stay and play. The park offers a variety of amenities, including a 9-hole golf course, a swimming pool, a playground, and a clubhouse. The park also offers full hookups for RV camping, as well as tent camping sites. The park is located near the Imperial Valley Mall, and is close to many restaurants and attractions. The park is also close to the Mexican border, making it a great place to explore the culture and history of the area.

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Desert Trails RV Park & Golf Course

Experience Desert Trails RV Park & Golf Course in El Centro, CA. Enjoy an on-site golf course, heated pool, and active 55+ community in the sunny Imperial Valley.

Desert Trails RV Park & Golf Course | El Centro, CA

Great place to stay. Spacious lots with trees and full hookups. Plenty of room all around. The wonderful ladies at the office are the best. Knowledgeable and friendly. They have a very secure system for your deliveries.  Getting your deliveries is a big deal on the road.

The pool and hottub tiles are coming off , concrete chipped up. The doors on the activities center are literally swelling up and peeling apart. This place is dealing with some major deffered maintenance issues. The people staying there are as nice as could be , but the 2 women who checked us in were one rude and the other was clueless.

Very nice and clean. The only draw back the manure smell at nite. Maybe we came at the wrong time of the year.

Excellent option to overnight large RVs before crossing Mexicali East. Easy pull throughs, full hookups. I usually stay several nights as El Centro has every store you need within a 10 minute drive. Home Depot across the street.

Used as a quick 1 night stopover before crossing the border @ Mexicali.

Cheaped out on a 15A / water site.  It was in a gravel parking lot near the pool.  Recommend a full hookup up site is you stay more than a night.  The washrooms were clean, but the showers were aged.  The pool was nice but very cold!

The dump station was the worst we have seen on our trip from. Canada through the US.  The concrete basin was covered in dry mud lumps (at least we hope it was mud!).  The dump backed up while we were unloading.... fortunately is was only gray water h we had to dump the cassette toilet in the washroom.

Horrendous tenant treatment, discrimination of disabled tenant/customers. not safe. Front office staff LIED to uniformed officers and Social Workers. Offers 6 month stays but "you" can't stay more than a month. That's against federal and state laws and ada/FHA regulations.
Do not recommend

The golf course isn't too bad. Nice little 9 hole course that's friendly with water hazards. Perfect place to work on those par three shots.

We store our toy hauler here. In January when we dropped it off. We were accused of trying to steal and were threatened with “we are gunna call the cops if you don’t get out of here” by a couple of the residents of this place. Mind you we always try to be as quiet as we can and be in and out to be respectful of the people that live here even though we pay our dues every month. Now March we come to pick up our toy hauler and it’s been broken into and our generator was stolen and NO ONE SAW ANYTHING AND THEIR IS NOTHING ON THE CAMERAS. No one called us to let us know that our door was OPEN and the lock was tampered with. We got a “sorry you have to file a police report we can’t do anything”. Filing a police report with our toy hauler was broken into sometime between January - March of this year sounds like a lot will be done 🙄

Easy to book, full hook up, golf course. Kids biking. Safe. Has ice, water and other necessities on site. Camper neighbors are friendly. Nobody played loud music

Nice campground, very nice people. We stoped only for night  to refresh.
About wifi. They said they have. We didn't find it. Cell reception very slow. As i said, overnight only so we are ok.

Very helpful staff in translating and printing my border documents
A busy stop for many

Wonderful RV park and fun 9 hole golf course.  Awesome staff and well maintained property. Highly recommend!!!

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