Thousand Trails Palm Springs Good Sam Verified Campground

77500 Varner Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Good Sam Verified Campground
(3 reviews) 3 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Good Sam Rating
Good Sam Rating
Facility 9
Restrooms 9
Appeal 7
(3 reviews) 3 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews

PERFECT RV CAMP IN CALIFORNIA

Nestled in the beautiful Coachella Valley amid 805 date palms, this 25-acre preserve is a popular winter vacation destination. A golfer's paradise, Palm Springs and our RV Park offer access to numerous well-groomed courses.

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77500 Varner Rd
Palm Desert, CA, 92211

Open May 15 - September 15

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Facility

Type: Membership
Partial Handicap Access
Emergency Phone
Control access gate
Dump station
Laundry
Eco-friendly park
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Eco-friendly park
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Policies

Pets welcome
Some restrictions
Tents Allowed
Folding Tent Campers Allowed
Road condition: Good
Road type: Paved
Table at site
Dirt Sites: 348

Tenting Sites

Dedicated Tenting Area
Total spaces: 401
Spaces available: 348
Seasonal Sites: 26
Site length: 75
Max length: 75
Pull-thru size: 27 x 75
Pull-thrus: 149
Back-in size: 27 x 51
Room for slideouts: Yes
Shaded sites: Some
Onsite Rentals: 28
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Number of full hookups: 348
Amps: 30 Amp/50 Amp
Max Amps: 50

On-site rentals

RV Park Model Rentals:

Rentals available: 6

Cabin/Cottage Rentals:

Rentals available: 22

Restrooms
Ice
Laundry
RV wash: self-service
Laundry
RV wash: self-service
Table at site
Worship services
LP gas: metered
Worship services
LP gas: metered

Swimming
Hot tub
Pickleball
Shuffleboard
Outdoor games
Shuffleboard
Outdoor games
Playground
Pavilion
Horseshoes
Planned activities
Pavilion
Horseshoes
Planned activities

(within 10 miles)

Hiking
Road biking
Casino

Military Discount

3 (3 reviews) 3 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Facility
3
Restroom
3
Appeal
2.6
What is being rated?
2 2 out of 5 stars 01/12/2024

I'm only commenting on appeal, ease of use due to the following. I made a reservation, but you can't reserve type of site, it is 1st come 1st serve. That should have been a flag. got there about 5pm. Entry gate guy was really nice. This place is packed, tight spaces, sand/dirt pads, with not much room and the sewer hookup was almost in the middle of the few available spaces I found. Back in sites are tight. I am no snob, but I was put off enough to just leave and find another place for the... Read More

I'm only commenting on appeal, ease of use due to the following. I made a reservation, but you can't reserve type of site, it is 1st come 1st serve. That should have been a flag. got there about 5pm. Entry gate guy was really nice. This place is packed, tight spaces, sand/dirt pads, with not much room and the sewer hookup was almost in the middle of the few available spaces I found. Back in sites are tight. I am no snob, but I was put off enough to just leave and find another place for the next few nights. Their website really oversells this place. That said, I gave bathrooms/facility a 2 because I had to rate them.
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4 4 out of 5 stars 04/16/2021

The first thing to know about this place is that there are 2 distinct RV sections. 30 amp pull-through sites are located to the left and 30/50 amp back-in sites are to the right. We chose the latter as it was 95 degrees outside and we wanted to be able to run our 2 A/C units simultaneously. There is no extra charge to use the 50 amp section. Site #288 was relatively level and quite spacious. Sites on this side are sandy so it has somewhat of a beach feel. Winds can be super strong so be careful... Read More

The first thing to know about this place is that there are 2 distinct RV sections. 30 amp pull-through sites are located to the left and 30/50 amp back-in sites are to the right. We chose the latter as it was 95 degrees outside and we wanted to be able to run our 2 A/C units simultaneously. There is no extra charge to use the 50 amp section. Site #288 was relatively level and quite spacious. Sites on this side are sandy so it has somewhat of a beach feel. Winds can be super strong so be careful with your awning! Restroom C was clean and well maintained. Loved the white recycling bins. We interacted with multiple staff members throughout the park and everyone was great. Pool was open but guests have to register for a 1 hour timeslot. Recreation lodge was open from 8:00am to 3:00pm and it even includes a small library. Very cool! We were able to program 50+ over the air TV channels including all of the major networks. My AT&T phone had 2 bars and the hotspot worked ok. Paid wifi is available but the signal is pitifully weak. Park is close to groceries and many other shopping/restaurant options. Joshua Tree National Park is about 45 minutes away. TIP: if you have an RV + tow vehicle then gas up at the Flying J located at 72235 Varner Rd about 6 miles away. There is a long RV friendly lane with unleaded gas on the left side of the tractor trailer fueling area. Pump # 13. Easy to negotiate if you can't back up. The Flying J app doesn't say that there are RV fuel lanes at this location so we were pleasantly surprised to find one.
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3 3 out of 5 stars 08/26/2017

Hands down, the billiard room is fantastic, albeit a bit cramped. Be warned, there is a monthly tourney that comes through here, and when it does the place is packed. All spaces are FHU, with most being pull through. Various amounts of shade thanks to the Palm trees...and very narrow sites, also thanks to the Palm trees. Laundry rooms are OK, clean and bright, and a third party runs them so don't expect a refund if a machine breaks down on you. The pool and hot tub are very nice, simply really... Read More

Hands down, the billiard room is fantastic, albeit a bit cramped. Be warned, there is a monthly tourney that comes through here, and when it does the place is packed. All spaces are FHU, with most being pull through. Various amounts of shade thanks to the Palm trees...and very narrow sites, also thanks to the Palm trees. Laundry rooms are OK, clean and bright, and a third party runs them so don't expect a refund if a machine breaks down on you. The pool and hot tub are very nice, simply really small, and the "Adult" activities take over the pool about a third of the day. They will happily start earlier than their scheduled time, and keep going after unless people stand around and wait. If you have children who want to use the pool, the 'Birds will run them off during the "Adult" times, even if the kids are politely waiting in the chairs off to the side. Don't fall for it, anyone can sit in the chairs when the pool is open regardless. We complained to the Activities Director about this, and the lack of Family time in the pool. She didn't want to address the issue until one of the seniors spoke up and verified our claims, then all we got was, "I'll look into it." Lots of senior activities and they do feel they own the park. The clubhouse is really small, with very little to do unless you bring it yourself. Seniors love this place, as they can lease annual sites and basically stay the whole open season without having to move. (park is closed in summer, claiming it is too hot) Not geared for families or anyone under 60 in any way. Seniors tried to scare and belittle my nephew every chance they got. Close to shopping and the freeway, pizza will deliver, and we never had any power issues in this park.
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2 2 out of 5 stars 01/12/2024

I'm only commenting on appeal, ease of use due to the following. I made a reservation, but you can't reserve type of site, it is 1st come 1st serve. That should have been a flag. got there about 5pm. Entry gate guy was really nice. This place is packed, tight spaces, sand/dirt pads, with not much room and the sewer hookup was almost in the middle of the few available spaces I found. Back in sites are tight. I am no snob, but I was put off enough to just leave and find another place for the... Read More

I'm only commenting on appeal, ease of use due to the following. I made a reservation, but you can't reserve type of site, it is 1st come 1st serve. That should have been a flag. got there about 5pm. Entry gate guy was really nice. This place is packed, tight spaces, sand/dirt pads, with not much room and the sewer hookup was almost in the middle of the few available spaces I found. Back in sites are tight. I am no snob, but I was put off enough to just leave and find another place for the next few nights. Their website really oversells this place. That said, I gave bathrooms/facility a 2 because I had to rate them.
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4 4 out of 5 stars 04/16/2021

The first thing to know about this place is that there are 2 distinct RV sections. 30 amp pull-through sites are located to the left and 30/50 amp back-in sites are to the right. We chose the latter as it was 95 degrees outside and we wanted to be able to run our 2 A/C units simultaneously. There is no extra charge to use the 50 amp section. Site #288 was relatively level and quite spacious. Sites on this side are sandy so it has somewhat of a beach feel. Winds can be super strong so be careful... Read More

The first thing to know about this place is that there are 2 distinct RV sections. 30 amp pull-through sites are located to the left and 30/50 amp back-in sites are to the right. We chose the latter as it was 95 degrees outside and we wanted to be able to run our 2 A/C units simultaneously. There is no extra charge to use the 50 amp section. Site #288 was relatively level and quite spacious. Sites on this side are sandy so it has somewhat of a beach feel. Winds can be super strong so be careful with your awning! Restroom C was clean and well maintained. Loved the white recycling bins. We interacted with multiple staff members throughout the park and everyone was great. Pool was open but guests have to register for a 1 hour timeslot. Recreation lodge was open from 8:00am to 3:00pm and it even includes a small library. Very cool! We were able to program 50+ over the air TV channels including all of the major networks. My AT&T phone had 2 bars and the hotspot worked ok. Paid wifi is available but the signal is pitifully weak. Park is close to groceries and many other shopping/restaurant options. Joshua Tree National Park is about 45 minutes away. TIP: if you have an RV + tow vehicle then gas up at the Flying J located at 72235 Varner Rd about 6 miles away. There is a long RV friendly lane with unleaded gas on the left side of the tractor trailer fueling area. Pump # 13. Easy to negotiate if you can't back up. The Flying J app doesn't say that there are RV fuel lanes at this location so we were pleasantly surprised to find one.
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3 3 out of 5 stars 08/26/2017

Hands down, the billiard room is fantastic, albeit a bit cramped. Be warned, there is a monthly tourney that comes through here, and when it does the place is packed. All spaces are FHU, with most being pull through. Various amounts of shade thanks to the Palm trees...and very narrow sites, also thanks to the Palm trees. Laundry rooms are OK, clean and bright, and a third party runs them so don't expect a refund if a machine breaks down on you. The pool and hot tub are very nice, simply really... Read More

Hands down, the billiard room is fantastic, albeit a bit cramped. Be warned, there is a monthly tourney that comes through here, and when it does the place is packed. All spaces are FHU, with most being pull through. Various amounts of shade thanks to the Palm trees...and very narrow sites, also thanks to the Palm trees. Laundry rooms are OK, clean and bright, and a third party runs them so don't expect a refund if a machine breaks down on you. The pool and hot tub are very nice, simply really small, and the "Adult" activities take over the pool about a third of the day. They will happily start earlier than their scheduled time, and keep going after unless people stand around and wait. If you have children who want to use the pool, the 'Birds will run them off during the "Adult" times, even if the kids are politely waiting in the chairs off to the side. Don't fall for it, anyone can sit in the chairs when the pool is open regardless. We complained to the Activities Director about this, and the lack of Family time in the pool. She didn't want to address the issue until one of the seniors spoke up and verified our claims, then all we got was, "I'll look into it." Lots of senior activities and they do feel they own the park. The clubhouse is really small, with very little to do unless you bring it yourself. Seniors love this place, as they can lease annual sites and basically stay the whole open season without having to move. (park is closed in summer, claiming it is too hot) Not geared for families or anyone under 60 in any way. Seniors tried to scare and belittle my nephew every chance they got. Close to shopping and the freeway, pizza will deliver, and we never had any power issues in this park.
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77500 Varner Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Coordinates: 33.763140, -116.310210

Directions
From Jct of I 10 & Cook St (Exit 134), N 0.2 mi to Varner Rd, E 3.1 mi (L)

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