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Steve's ATV Rentals

4.5 (132 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Tony C.

Steve's ATV rentals made our day a real treat. From reserving online to answering phone calls before our arrival through the paperwork and briefing before sending us out, they score top marks all around.

Jason S.

Came back with the whole family (7). Great time. Go to the Pumpkin Patch for awesome riding area. Pro tip: take video of the tip over sensors on your quads before you go, bring gloves and a gator / bandanna.

Fun for the entire family
SC Of 5 S.

Overall the most fun we had outdoors in a long time! Having teenagers on their own outdoor quad was the best idea to get them outside having fun. The location was just off a freeway and the open range to go where you wanted was beautiful and humungous. The employees were super nice and patient fitting us in helmets and googles. The instructions and outlay of the land was perfect. Best outdoor quad fun!

Ealon H.

Most fun I've ever had ATV riding. Went with a large group of friends. Before you begin, there's lot of legal/safety stuff they need to sort through. It takes a while (probably 20 to 30 minutes) but I understand the reasons. After all the legal stuff is over they do a safety check and make sure you can drive proficiently in the parking lot. Once you're ready to go, they give you directions to the dunes and trails around ⁨Ocotillo Wells⁩. After that, they leave you're on your own! It's so awesome to be able to experience the area this way. Worth every penny. I think the two hour run we did was just enough time to enjoy everything before the sun got too strong. It's so much fun go up and down the dunes! Definitely the most fun I've ever had in the Palm Springs area. I'll keep recommending this one for years to come. I hope to go back one day.

Weird Large bills sign on the door still in October?  Steve's ATV / NAPA store Business hours.
Bryan R.

Very disappointed, to have a negative experience with this business. This ATV adventure was to be a highlight of our trip to the west coast. While we as a group of 6 people & first responders, we have a great respect for Safety and for the well being of not having customers put in harms way in having them go out in 100 degree weather. We started having a dialog with this location a week before we even flew in to California. We called the day before on Sunday to confirm our Qty 6 - ATV displacement models. We called 1 hour before our scheduled arrival to ensure all was on track for our ride. We were ensured by several members of the staff male & female that we were good. When we arrived we were told by the counter girl, that no more rides would go out today, per the owner. " So Sorry" she said. If they knew that this was a possibility or a high probability ? at their location, they should have warned us. ( monitor the local weather) We then wouldn't of driven 2 vehicles for hours out to the desert wasting our precious vacation time and money + fuel. They had our name & phone number & could of given us a courtesy call or cancellation at anytime, but, they did not value customer service, or our time.

Julian P.

Although we had to drive an hour and a half from Joshua tree, the staff and equipment made everything worth it. Serena was able to accommodate and made our experience very smooth for our group of six. As someone who's coming from nor cal, this is definitely something I'll be recommending to everyone to try. Once again, I want to thank all of the staff.

Stef M.

Had the best time for my birthday! Will definitely be back! Thank you for providing such a cool experience for the group.

Sean C.

Excellent service. Really fun ride. Great people working there. We had a blast and would highly recommend.

ATV rental in Palm desert

Excellent service! Gayle and Selena were amazing, very friendly and professional. The views were phenomenal and we had tons of fun! Unfortunately towards the end we had a little problem and within minutes after calling Selena was there to help us with her truck. They know what they are doing ! Very good service.

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Had a great afternoon renting ATVs at Steve's with the help of the amazing Gale and Sharina. Would recommend.

Our family rented from Steve's in Palm Springs today and had such a great time. Their customer service was amazing. The going lady that assisted me I over the phone when I made the reservation was so polite and thorough with all the necessary information. When we arrived today all of our ATVs were ready and waiting for us. The check in process was nice and smooth and the maps they provided were so helpful since we've never been out there before. Our instructor was kind, informative, and also patient with us. Thank you to the entire staff for making this such a pleasure experience! We'll definitely be back (when it's a little cooler out).

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Best ATV ride. Had a blast. We really enjoyed our ride and the guide was exceptionally good.

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Super fun and great equipment. 85,000 acres. Take the 4 hr. Loop as it gives a great view. Ask for the walk-in special.

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Awesome staff and really fun! We rented as a part of a bachelor party weekend.

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Great time awesome place to ride and staff is courtesy and Nicole was the best will be back

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Awesome, friendly staff, and a great stock of parts. Just needed a Polaris Boss gas cap and wasn't robbed for it. Thanks guys!

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Hey guys... Thanks for the review. Glad we could help you!!

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Great service, great people, amazing experience ATVing for the first time. Highly recommend!!!

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Awesome staff that allowed for the best experience. Equipment worked well. Fantastic off-road experience!

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Great service and a wide selection of parts. He also doesn't jack the prices of his parts up just because your so far from civilization.

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I left my house early to make sure I arrived on time 9am rental. At 850am, a text message read:…read more"Here is the location we are using for your 9 am pick up." This is Dylan with a map marker. A few minutes later, he called me asking where I was. I said I'm making a turn, but my GPS says go straight, and the street sign says road closed. I had to pass the road closed sign to get to the rental location. After I parked, Dylan came out to greet me. He took me into the office, asked for my ID, asked if I had ridden before, and then told me that the handlebars were $90. I asked why he told me about handlebars, and he said it's because some people get charged for them. He then said that if I came back early, he would give me a discount. I said, "Cool, thank you". I then went to my car to change. I met him at the ATV, where he explained the controls, and I thanked him. Dylan then told me to follow him; he was going to show me some areas. He took a razor, and I followed him on the ATV. He took me to a place under a bridge where people hang out. It had chairs, a basketball hoop, a basketball, and a lot of stickers. He then took me to a windmill. At the windmill, I asked what the marker was for to get back to the rental shop. He said to use the tall antenna, which is close to him. I thanked him, and I went off on my own. At first, I was excited and explored the area. I was worried I might get lost. This place is nothing like Ocotillo Wells. Ocotillo Wells is a State Vehicular Recreation Area with a map, Marked trails (with names), and Unique Geologic sites. Ocotillo, where I was, is just a desert. I tried to keep track of where I went. I found some medium hills, went up, took some pictures, and then went back down. Then, I continued exploring the area. It was fun until I went up to a sign that said BOMBING AREA- DO NOT ENTER. I called Dylan from my cell phone, and he said, "Don't go in there." I said, "What's this about? He said they do testing over there, but are not currently doing anything at this time. I thanked him and hung up. I went away from the signs and found another one that said Laser Targeting DO NOT ENTER. I decided to go towards the main road instead to see if I could get out of the area. I then see a Sign that says Navy Reserve, DO NOT ENTER. I then turned around and kept riding. I found a path that avoided the signs. After 10minutes of riding, another sign popped up saying NO VEHICLES, NO ATVS, NO DIRT BIKES. I then went another direction after riding for 5 minutes. Another sign said NO TRESPASSING. At this point, I was irritated. I rented an ATV only to be told I couldn't ride in the area I was put in. On my way back I was able to see the windmills. I found a path to the right and followed it, which brought me closer to the mountains. I went up some hills, then followed the path, but I felt like I was going to get lost because I didn't know where I was going. There are no trail names here. I kept going, then somehow ended up going down a hill. I made a right and kept going, which took me to a path I'd been on before, where the hills were. I then kept going toward the cell tower and returned it to the ATV rental spot. I got some drinks from my car and took a break. I looked around the shop, and no one was around. I rang the bell, looked at the garage and the office, but no one was there. So I called Dylan and asked where he was. I needed gas. He said he was at the other rental location setting up people. If I was done riding? I told him I needed gas. He told me to get it from the blue truck that has a pump on top. I thanked him. I filled up the gas tank and went riding again. I then rode to the left side of the ATV rental place. I liked this place at first because it had more hills. Then I followed a trail that led to more hills. Unfortunately, the fun was short-lived. As I kept going, I saw an area that said DO NOT ENTER MINING in progress. I said, "ok, whatever." I still had a trail on the side of it. I continued and saw some guys hitting some targets with guns, so I went another direction. I kept going until I saw a No Trespassing sign. I tried another way and then kept going straight until I saw a cement wall like at US border with DO NOT ENTER. I was completely blocked. I got tired of not being able to explore much on the right side due to the BOMB signs and No trespassing and NOW the left side had DO NOT ENTER signs and cement walls. I rented for 8hrs but I finished the area in 6hrs due to it having closed areas. When I returned Dylan said the ATV was good. I asked about the discount for returning early. He said he would have to talk to his grandfather he doesn't know how to process it. Update 5 days later I called and wasn't given a discount as mentioned when I first arrived

I had such a great experience and I was so eager to leave this review that I wrote it while riding…read moreback to San Diego from Ocotillo! There are many ATV companies to choose from in Ocotillo, and the desert is the desert. So, I am sure the tour content is the same for every company. However, I think this company differs from the others because of their hospitality and great customer service. First, I called Dezert Adventures looking for a last minute reservation after missing a scheduled tour with a different company in the area. They were able to get our group of three booked for a next day, early morning tour - sweet! This time, we arrived thirty minutes early. Grandma [I forgot her name] and Dylan [super handsome] greeted us and got us all checked in. Both were super friendly and helpful, and they made sure we were comfortable with our gear (helmet, gloves, and googles) before heading out. I forgot to bring a backpack for the ride but was pleased to find that they have backpacks and fanny packs available for use during the tour AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. They also had sunscreen available for use! We went for a 2 hour tour - this is the perfect amount of time, btw. Our tour guides, Bruce and Bob, were awesome. They answered all of our questions and didn't have a problem taking our pictures..and we asked for MANY! They stopped in shaded areas during the tour and provided complimentary, CHILLED water each time!! This was much appreciated and LIQUID GOLD because it is super hot out there. The other company that I booked with urged each person to bring 6-8 water bottles of their own, so I was pleasantly surprised to see Dezert Adventures take care of their customers in this way. All in all, I had a great time. There were a total of 9 people in our tour and there was no pressure to go fast or slow. If you are planning to go ATV riding in Ocotillo, I definitely recommend making sure you are hydrated prior to going out and I highly recommend Dezert Adventures. They have competitive pricing, no crazy deposits, and their ATVs are in really good shape. You will not be disappointed.

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