Reviews

Cici

We had a really great experience at KOA Joshua Tree / Palm Desert KOA Journey. I set up our campsite myself, but everything on their end, maintenance, hookups, and overall setup, was super smooth and easy to use. Everything was clean and well-kept. The office attendant was very informative and helpful, which made check-in and getting settled really easy. My kids had an amazing time, they loved the playground, the jumping pillow (and the attendant there was so friendly), and the mini golf. All of the amenities were really geared toward families and made the whole experience fun for everyone. The best part for us was definitely the pool. It was amazing and honestly made the trip, especially since it was pretty windy during our stay. Having the pool area more enclosed helped a lot and made it really enjoyable. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely be back!

Chris Goddard

We have some good and some bad things about this campground. Pros: The Pool and hot tubs were amazing! We enjoyed hanging out at the pool each day. Even in the morning the pool is warm. They open the pool early at 8:00. It is close to Palm Springs area with lots of shopping and restaurants. Joshua Tree national Park is about 35 minutes away. They have two laundry rooms. The one we used was nice. Cons: The people we camped next to were long term campers. They didn't keep up their site well. After arriving and getting fully set up, we realized that the neighboring campsite had a large amount of clutter piled behind it, and the sewer and water area next to our site appeared unkempt, with tree clippings and debris scattered around. This significantly impacted the overall appearance and enjoyment of our stay. When we checked in, I specifically asked the front desk if the site we chose was a good one, and there was no mention of any concerns or reasons we might want to choose a different site. There were many open sites and she could have moved us over a few spots. We did email them to see about a partial refund. At first I didn't get a phone or a message just a receipt for the refund of the $25 fee we paid to choose our own site. I did get a call later and she left a voicemail. But didn't offer any other compensation. For $69 a night, I would expect a lot more.

Ralph LeFevre

The men’s restroom by the pool has 2 showers. The hot water faucet handle is broken on both of them. There is an outdoor shower by the pool so I thought I would use that. The faucet handle came off in my hand. I stuck it back on and managed to turn on the water but it was cold water only. The men’s restroom at the other end of the park has 2 working showers but no toilet paper. The wifi is useless unless you’re in the common area near the pool. On the plus side, the staff is very friendly and the pool and jacuzzi are really nice.

Brad Beal

We had a great stay at Palm Springs / Joshua Tree KOA. The campground was clean, safe, and very comfortable overall. We stayed in site 125, which had a covered picnic table and a gas fire pit, and it was absolutely perfect. The fire pit alone made the stay feel extra special and was such a nice way to relax in the evenings. I usually prefer off-grid camping, but this was an ideal spot to slow down and enjoy some comfort without feeling crowded or chaotic. The showers and restrooms were clean, check-in and check-out were easy, and everything felt well maintained. I would definitely stay here again and would request a similar site. If you’re looking for a comfortable base near Joshua Tree with thoughtful amenities, this KOA is a solid choice.

bigtreesgirl

Just camped here last night, very quickly arranged trip. This KOA offered so much for our 1 night stay in a pop up camper. The staff was very kind, gave us suggestions for where to eat in Desert Hot Springs. Site was spacious and had a sturdy wooden table and bench. We had our 3 dogs and they offered 2 different dog parks, one of which was HUGE with plenty of room for our pups to explore and they LOVED it. Doggie bags located throughout campground. Mineral pool was very relaxing (though a little cooler than I had expected). Three hot tubs, and those WERE nice and toasty. Beautiful views of the mountains. Everything was CLEAN, the restroom was spotless, the campsite had no litter. Surrounding the mineral pool were rooms set for Reading, Card Playing, Exercise, Club House, Billiards. Place felt secure, code needed for bathroom and gate entry. Mini golf which I missed out on, but actually looked nice. Store on premises with pretty much everything you can imagine. Our site was a tent site since we have a canvas pop up, but power and water were still included. I thought the rate was excellent given all the amenities. Also, your fee allows you to stay almost 24 hours. Check in is at 12 pm, check out is at 11 am. Hugely appreciate this long day stay as more hotels and resorts only allow you to check in at 3 pm, then early check out. Only drawback that applies to most of Desert Hot Springs was intense winds during the night. But this is characteristic of the low desert region. Great stay, highly recommend.

Heather Knight

This might be my favorite KOA I have ever stayed at. Granted, I don't do big campgrounds often, but we were able to fit two campervans in our spot, take advantage of the amazing hot tubs and pool, as well as the clean showers. I also appreciated there were unisex bathrooms and shower rooms. Everything was well thought out and the staff were super kind. Oh, and I loved the haunted house even though I was too scared to go inside. Ha!

Jason Sites

Old campground so if you don’t have sewer connections on the back of your coach you may have trouble dumping holding tanks as the connection point is roughly 10” above the ground surface and located at the rear of the back in sites. Management seems like they have rehearsed the explanation as to why this can not be fixed. Management is professional so I’m inclined to think the ownership is the real issue with having this campground updated and made to work with units that have been manufactured in the past 20 years. All of this to say that for the $90 per night we spent I would strongly recommend others to look elsewhere as I’m sure there are better options in this area if your like us and just wanting a place to stay while visiting Joshua Tree NP.

Deborah Brown

We loved the location of this campground so much. The amenities are awesome, Lynn at the desk was friendly and helpful. The huge dog park is wonderful. We had a shaded spot that was level. The wifi was the best we've had in awhile. The views and sunsets are beautiful. October is a great month to visit here. We will return!

sherry meadows

Need ground maintenance. Especially on sites. Pool area we were terrorized by unsupervised kids. But it was Saturday. Hotel tubs were nice. It os a very old KOA so don't get your expectations up.

Michelle MacKenzie

Loved our stay at this KOA. Staff were friendly and helpful, plenty of staff working and maintaining the park which was great to see. Sites are wide and large which was really nice, you did not feel that you were encroaching on your neighbour. And has privacy. Plenty of activities to keep you busy at the campground with mini golf, basketball pickle ball courts etc The pool was very nice with three mineral hot tubs and a large warm pool. My favourite KOA and would definitely stay here again when visiting PSP.

Brianna W

Very clean and quiet campground with lots of amenities available. We stayed one night in mid-June and appreciated having full hookups for our camper in the hot, windy desert. Spacious sites and a decent amount of trees for shade. I originally paid the extra fee to reserve a particular site that I thought was going to be nice and shaded (hadn't been here before). When I arrived, the host was nice enough to let me know that site would have no shade so she refunded me and put me in a better spot! Nothing within walking distance but about 15-20 min to Palm Springs & Joshua Tree NP

Yaro S

We came in the beginning of May, while this is techincially their off season, the staff kept the place up to par. We loved the pool and the 3 spring Jacuzzi! absolute Bliss!!! it was very slow and we had the pool to ourselves 95% of the time. They have a very nice mini golf course HIGHLY recommend! it is pretty windy in May, but they have great sites in towards the back with large trees that give plenty of shade. It was about 20 min to shopping and food, but we didn't mind the drive. The laundry rooms were decent but did bring quarters, there is no machine in there for change. Or you can also download the app and upload $10 credit

Rob B

I stayed a month over the winter and really enjoyed my stay. The site was level and the hookups worked fine. The park is very large, and my dog loved to explore the park. It wasn't overly crowded. The staff was friendly and helpful. I really loved the hot spring hot tubs. The weather was top notch. I would definitely stay again.

Shinobu Cirilo

We love KOA! The first time we stayed at the cabin and we really liked it. Super easy, clean, less work but same camping atmosphere. Staff members are so nice and kind, especially the cafeteria beautiful ladies 🤩 We will be back. Thank you.

Lingua Adamica

KOA Joshua Tree – Great for Families! Had a fantastic stay at KOA Joshua Tree! The campground is well-maintained, and it’s perfect for families. We stayed at Kevin, which was spacious and peaceful, making for a relaxing camping experience. Clean and well-kept facilities Great amenities for kids (pool, playground, etc.) Friendly staff and smooth check-in/out process Convenient location near Joshua Tree National Park Our kids especially loved it, and we’d definitely come back. Highly recommend for a family-friendly camping trip.