Joshua Tree Ranch
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Add your business details- 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 campsite 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 pitches here, so pick the spot that looks good to you and feel free to spread out. There are no toilets 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.
Site type
5Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Naturist (nudist) Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesLocation
Joshua Tree Ranch
15099 West Avenue C
Lancaster
California
USA
93536
Directions Timezone
America/Los_Angeles Pacific Standard Time (GMT-08:00)
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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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 2 p.m.