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The desert town of Calipatria, California lies 180 feet below sea level, making one of the lowest-lying cities in the entire Western Hemisphere. It was the city’s low elevation which prompted, in part, the construction of one of the tallest flagpoles in the United States. Calipatria residents vowed that their flag would always soar above sea level, and it was this that spurred the construction of the city’s 184-foot flagpole, dedicated to “good neighborliness.” In south-central California, the city of Calipatria is less than an hour's drive away from the Mexican-American border and is a great place to rent an RV and begin your Southern California adventure.

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The Great Outdoors

Southern California is super scenic, and booking a motorhome rental in Calipatria is an awesome way to experience some of its most spectacular areas. Calipatria is just south of the Salton Sea, a saline lake in the Sonoran Desert. The lake accidentally formed when the Colorado River burst through poorly constructed irrigation controls in Yuma, Arizona. This led to some serious flooding and the unintentional creation of the Salton Sea in Salton Basin. Visitors to Calipatria can fish, enjoy water sports, or just lounge along the shores of the extremely salty Salton Sea, one of the lowest points on Earth.

RV Parks

When you're looking for a place to stay with the travel trailer rental near Calipatria, you'll have some options. Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort is only a short drive away; here you can find lots of amenities in the middle of the desert. The campground features campsites with full hookups. Premium sites have a patio area, fire ring, picnic table, gazebo, and grill. Super premium sites have the same amenities as premium sites as well as an outdoor sink. The campground also has several restrooms with showers, a pool hall, a seasonal convenience store and fresh produce market, a library and puzzle room, a car wash, gardening box, and much more.

Exploring the City

Salvation Mountain is a Calipatria icon. The mountain — more a collection of sand, old hay bales, adobe, paint, window putty, and a bit of everything else — was built by Leonard Knight when his hot air balloon failed in the Sonoran desert. The quirky mountain, which is 50 feet tall and 150 feet wide, took almost four years to build and is covered in messages of God’s love. Featuring various biblical verses and religious scripture, Salvation Mountain is truly unique, and something that you have to see in person to fully appreciate.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

  • Hiking TrailLocation
  • Salton Sea - Rock Hill Trail, CACalipatria, CA
  • Glamis / Oldsmobile Hill, CAWinterhaven, CA
  • Picacho Mills Historic Trail, CAWinterhaven, CA
  • Bat Caves Buttes, CASalton Sea State Recreation Area, CA
  • Cross Over Trail, CAThermal, CA
  • Fish Creek Wash, CAAnza-Borrego Desert State Park, CA
  • Sandstone Canyon via Fish Creek Wash, CAAnza-Borrego Desert State Park, CA
  • Split Mountain Via Fish Creek Trail, CAAgua Caliente County Park, CA
  • Pumpkin Patch Trail, CAAnza-Borrego Desert State Park, CA
  • Painted Gorge-Carrizo Mountain Trail, CAThermal, CA

Recent RV rental reviews in Calipatria

Mark D.

April, 2025

Everything was perfect. Couldn't have asked for a better host and trip. Ramon was incredibly communicative and saved the day. Highly recommend!
Trish M.

March, 2025

Joshua was great to work with in spite of Outdoorsy's glitchy app. Everything was well prepared and clean and we enjoyed a wonderful time. No hassle, no worries. Made it easy
David O.

February, 2025

Ramon is very easy to work with, was punctual, and very friendly.

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