We came here after having a bad experience at one of the neighboring rv parks. We did the day pass…read moreto enjoy the spas and stayed for an hour. The mineral spas are amazing and the pool/ hot tub were clean and so were the bathrooms. We will definitely return and tell our friends!

I have been going to Bashford hot mineral spa for over 20 years. The manager is very friendly and…read morehelpful. All of the snowbirds are friendly and kind hearted. It is an oasis in the desert with hot mineral baths and a beautiful saltwater pool there's also a place called the outback where they have live music and barbecues. I is a wonderful place to go and meet new people and get out of a big city

Great fascinating place to visit. See the separate entry for its interpretive center. That's a…read more"must visit." Sadly, New Camp is closed. Copper wire thieves stripped the RV hook ups, and the state gated the campsite, even though us tent campers don't need hook ups. Mecca campground, one mile south, is also closed. Its plumbing has been broke for years. Unfortunately fixing this gem of a state park is probably not a high priority for Sacramento. Still, visit it & do the best you can. Try Salt Wash campground (separate Yelp entry).

The Salton Sea is a large and hyper saline lake with high concentrations of minerals and salts…read more While many fishes no longer survive here due to increasing salinity, the primary fish species that currently inhabit are tilapia and the native desert pupfish. I have to say it's very smelly in this area, and the lake has a distinct rotten egg odor.

Absolutely stunning place, ruined by off-roaders. If you want to feel like you're in a modern…read moreversion of Mad Max's post-apocalyptic world, this is the place. Teams of folks flying their Trump flags in their ATV's, and "Don't Tread on Me" flags blowing in the wind tear up the dunes for no discernable reason other than a raw quest for thrills and a sense of power. But if you can dodge the lunatics, there is much beautiful landscape and nature to appreciate. Parking can be tricky; there are only a few spots that are free. Check with the Visitor's Center and purchase a permit if you plan to stay a while.

WOW. I can't believe that I have waited 15+ years to go out and explore these dunes…read more I have passed them 50+ times on the way to AZ and never stopped. Amazing, beautiful, and a wonderful photo opportunity. It is 3 hours from the San Diego area but worth it if that is what you are looking for, to explore Sand Dunes. Amazing sunrise, people driving dune buggies, etc. Great views.

Really awesome place if you want someone to cut down a tree over your camper while youre sleeping…read moreinside it at 730 am. they refused to give us a refund even though they almost dropped branches on top of the truck camper , us, our dog . Very unsafe and rude. When I complained at the front desk the lady said "why are they doing that?" The man at the front desk said , "go complain this is insane " And still refused the refund Good hot tubs tho! just don't get squished by chainsaws and/or trees I give you 1

Lovely place! Beautiful view! Great guest vendors like "Glossy Boutique". Such a deal! I love when…read morethey visit. The accommodations are always very clean and stocked. The cafe staff was able to accomodate my severe gluten allergy by wrapping my burger in lettuce. Despite the manager yelling at me "no substitutions!" after ordering my meal. Of course I couldn't have the fries or tater tats due to the deep friers cross contamination, but the burger was okay! I truly appreciate the chef/cooks that substituted a bun for lettuce. So despite the angry manager and risk of cross contamination. Just in case, to prevent the staff from experiencing the moody managers rathe, next time, I'll just get the salad. It's a great place to visit!

Very nice pool and Mineral spas we stayed for a week with 2 rvs and the owner was very cooperative…read moreand helped us pick the right spot. The people here were all very nice and the owner is a very nice person as well, It's quiet and has a beautiful view i recommend staying here if you're looking for something quiet and beautiful!

The family and I went for Thanksgiving weekend; it was a good experience. The hot springs were…read morenice and there was not a lot of people around. The trails are very nice to ride on and lots of places to visit.

Interesting little desert oasis with natural hot springs surrounded by palm trees. The area feels…read morepeaceful and surprisingly green for being in the middle of the desert. There are a few small soaking pools fed by the spring where people can relax. The place is very rustic though. Facilities are minimal and the pools are simple, so don't expect a resort-style experience. It feels more like a local hidden spot than a developed attraction. Worth checking out if you're curious about natural hot springs and don't mind rough conditions. Just come with the right expectations.

I didn't actually enter the Hot Springs, but it got close enough to check the place out. Curiosity…read morehad the best of me when I discovered there is a hot spring in Holtville, CA! You can see the 8 freeway from the entrance to the hot spring. Very easy access with a large dirt parking lot. A dirt, gravel trail leads to the entrance. Free admission. It's small. There were many people when we arrived. The hot spring is surrounded in a grove of palm trees. There is a large fountain/shower. It looks like it could be a cozy place. I would worry about how sanitary it may or may not be.

Haven't camped here yet, but Rancho Punta Estrella is our favorite beach to come spend the day at…read morein San Felipe. The beach is beautiful and clean and there are tons of shells on the sand at low tide. The coco and pina trucks come through frequently as well. We love making memories here.

If you're looking for an amazing place to camp on the beach this is it. They have great showers and…read morebathrooms, a pool, water at every camp site and miles of beach. You can bring your ATV's or dune buggy and spend hours on their off road course. Punta Estrella is the best place to camp in the San Felipe area. It's far away from town that you can see a billion stars but it's close enough to go get ice and supplies as needed. I highly recommend a visit even if it''s just for the day to play on the clean beach.

The Salton Sea is really unbelievable. Haven't really ever heard of it before my mom moved to La…read moreQuinta 14 years ago. But after hearing the stories, I had to go. Recently, it finally came true. When you finally get your sights on it, it's more unreal. The lake is about 15 by 35 miles at its widest and longest. So, it's HUGE, and there's a hell of a lot of water. Sure, it's getting smaller, but still. If you go, you should decide to go on the West or East side...because it's very far to go all around. My mom and I went east, but I think there's more to see on the west side (which has Salton City, Desert Shores, Salton Sea Beach). What we did see was a few "campgrounds", former structures, and the highlight -- Bombay Beach, an little town with some artistic endeavors, but mostly low income and off-grid living. It's just not healthy to live nearby this. It has a little market and an old motel, the Ski Inn, that is now a coffee shop and dive bar. It wasn't very smelly on a 75 degree day, but I'm sure it is in the heat of summer. It's both marvelous and a engineering disaster. I asked Siri a million things while driving, but I'm left with more questions than answers.

It's my second time to visit this desolate place in two years because of its art installations. The…read moreart is amazing and quirky that makes Salton Sea Beach a nice getaway spot and admiration. Unfortunately, the sea is receding fast, nevertheless its environment is breathtaking! As long as interesting and quirky art installation continues, Salton Sea Beach will never be a desolate place.

We love this Desert RV park! It's a super clean park with bathrooms/showers kept spotless. Huge Hot…read moretub and great lap pool. Laundry facilities and dog area. Cash only !! Spot 17 is one I spotted to stay in next time, big corner lot a few spaces from the pool/restroom and backs up to see the sunset !

Very nice and well maintained RV Park. If you are looking for a quit and relaxing RV park in the…read moreOcotillo Wells area, this it. If you like to party hard, go to one of the other RV parks in the area.

This review is for Ladder Canyon & Painted Canyon Trail which was a ~4.4 miles round trip that took…read more~2.5 hours to complete. Ladder Canyon & Painted Canyon Trail was a popular and crowded hike near Mecca, California. Trail was flat and sandy while you're at the bottom of the canyons. Started the loop clockwise; look for the ladder on your left. Requires a little bit of rock scrambling at this part and some ladders to get to the slot canyons. Trail becomes a bit more rocky with a slight incline towards the top of the canyons. Furthermore, there was a rope and ladder near the end of the loop. Overall, this was unique trail with stunning views throughout the hike! Required to drive on a well maintained dirt road for ~4.6 miles. Low clearance cars could make it; go slow and dodge the bigger bumps as you get closer to the parking. No restroom at the trailhead! Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/7HECQHARzvs

I went there on April 6, 2025. There's 7 cars at parking area. I ran into 6 hikers while I was on…read morethe trail. It's quiet and really enjoyed the nature. Gloves and hiking boots are game changers. Last 2 miles are very rocky and sandy, so it's hard to walk. I forgot my sunscreen and sunglasses.