Lake Cahuilla Campground is part of Riverside County's Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park, at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in the Coachella Valley. The 710-acre park features excellent fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and a refreshing swimming pool. Visitors play sand volleyball and Bocce ball. An open grass picnic area is great for a range of activities. The nearby towns of La Quinta (shown above), Coachella, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs offer a variety of attractions. Visitors can ride the Palm Springs Aerial tramway to the summit of Mt. San Jacinto, play golf at a number of poplar courses, enjoy the many local restaurants and shops.
Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park is most popular during the cooler months of the year. During the summer from May 1 to June 30 the park is closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. From July 1 to September 30, the park is closed Tuesday through Thursday. At other time of the year is open 7 days a week.
Lake Cahuilla Campground features 96 individual campsites as well as group campsites. Of those, 62 sites have hook-ups, 10 have water hook-ups only, and 35 are dry camping sites with water spigots nearby. Equestrian campers have a selection of 20 campsites with horse corrals available.
Noise from a nearby shooting range can be heard in the campground. There is no swimming or boating in the lake.
| Lake Cahuilla Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Lake Cahuilla Campground Location: | 58075 Jefferson Street, La Quinta |
| Elevation: | 26 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Palm Springs - 31 miles
Riverside - 82 miles San Diego - 136 miles |
| Number of Campsites: | 96 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 |
| Max. Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended, $4 each per day |
| Operated by | Riverside County Parks |
| Lake Cahuilla Park: | (760) 564-4712 |
| Campground Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | Reservations are available online. |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days within any 28-day period |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 45 feet
(no limit at equestrian sites) |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | #43 |
| Fees: | Full hook-up sites: $45 per night
Partial hook-up sites - $40 Equestrian sites - $35 No hook-ups - $30 (except for special events) |
| Campground Map: | Lake Cahuilla Campground Map |
| Reservations: | Lake Cahuilla Campground Reservations or 1-800-234-park (7275) |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in 2:00 PM (entrance gate closes at 6 PM) Check-out 1:00 PM |
| Lake Cahuilla Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic tables, fire rings, many sites with hook-ups |
| Campground: | Free WiFi, restrooms with flush toilets |
| Showers: | Yes, coin operated |
| Dump station: | Yes, free for those camping |
| Attractions near Lake Cahuilla Campground: | Swim in the pool, play sand volleyball, pickle ball and bocce ball. Fish for catfish and trout. Children enjoy the playground. Take advantage of the dog walking area. Hike on local trails. Watch for big horn sheep in the area.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park Campground
Take note of the $4 per night pet fee, grab a lakeside site if you can along with other large RVs and quiet campers, great staff at Lake Cahuilla, there is a rifle range across the lake (but gunshots are distant and not bothersome), watch for big horn sheep on the mountainsides.
Riverside County has a wide range of recreation areas and great attractions. Campers staying at Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park Campground can head out to explore many of these popular destinations.
Check Riverside County Parks - Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park Campground for any campground updates.
