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Indian Wells, California, is a resort town in the heart of the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley is located in the hot, dry Mojave desert near the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains, making it an ideal place to explore the stunning Southern California desert. However, if you plan to do some intense hiking or rock climbing, be sure to visit during Indian Wells’ mild winters - summers in the Coachella Valley get brutally hot and temperatures often rise into the triple digits.

When you rent an RV in Indian Wells, California, you’ll be able to easily explore all that the Southern California desert has to offer. You can hike and climb through the famous Joshua Tree National Park or you can head to the top of Mount San Jacinto for a stunning view of the Coachella Valley. Then, when you’re finished exploring the Mojave Desert, you can head into the city for a round of golf or to explore an art museum. When you search for an RV rental in Indian Wells, you'll surely find plenty to do in and around the city.

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The Great Outdoors

When you book an RV in Indian Wells, you’ll be just minutes away from some of the best state and national parks in California. The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument is just minutes away from the city. This national monument is a veritable hiker’s paradise with numerous trails throughout the park, including short afternoon hikes like the Museum Trail and North Lykken Trail and strenuous, lengthy trails like the Bear Creek Oasis Trail and the trails in the Indian Canyons. Mountain biking and horseback riding are also permitted in some areas of the monument.

Indian Wells is also near the well-known Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree lies at the intersection of the Colorado and Mojave Deserts and its landscape is defined by its native Joshua Tree cacti, which visitors often describe as alien-looking. At the park, visitors can hike through the many trails, which range from easy walks through cactus gardens to strenuous hikes through desert mountains. Joshua Tree is also a popular destination for rock climbers thanks to the many rock formations throughout the park.

Mount San Jacinto State Park is another popular outdoor destination near Indian Wells. Like other parks in the area, Mount San Jacinto offers plentiful hiking, mountain biking, and climbing opportunities, and it also has museums and nature trails that offer historical information about the area. Additionally, if you feel like taking a break from trekking up mountains, you can visit the park through the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which offers stunning views as you ride up the mountain. When you have a motorhome rental in Indian Wells, you’ll surely find plenty of outdoor activities to do in the Coachella Valley and surrounding area.

RV Parks

Since this is a resort town near many major parks, you’ll find plenty of places to park your camper rental near Indian Wells. If you want to stay close to nature, then you can stay at campgrounds in any of the parks listed above. At the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, you can park your Indian Wells camper rental at the Pinyon Flats Campground, which offers sites with very limited amenities. The campgrounds at Joshua Tree offer a few more amenities - the Black Rock and Cottonwood campgrounds offer flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station, but no hookups are available anywhere in the park.

If you want a balance between the great outdoors and the convenience of an RV, head to the campgrounds at Mount San Jacinto State Park. The park’s Idyllwild Campground offers a handful of full-hookup sites as well as a few with just water and electric, and it includes amenities like modern restrooms, showers, and an on-site nature trail.

If you prefer more resort-style amenities, then you’ll find plenty of RV resorts in and around the city. The Indian Waters RV Resort in Indio is a full-service RV park that offers a modern fitness center, resort-style pools, and modern restrooms and laundry facilities. The Shadow Hills RV Resort is also nearby, and it offers full hookups as well as a heated saltwater pool and hot tub, a fishing pond, and luxury restrooms. You can also stay at the Indian Wells RV Resort, which offers full hookups, laundry, mini golf, and a pool and hot tub. When you rent an RV in Indian Wells, you’ll surely find an excellent home base.

Exploring the City

Indian Wells is relatively small but it’s surrounded by vibrant resort communities where you’ll find plenty to do. If you have kids in tow, you can head to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to view and interact with native plants and wildlife or you can head to the La Quinta Museum, which has exhibits on the history of the area. Golfers will also delight in the numerous courses in the area and shoppers can head to the El Paseo shopping district in Palm Desert.

You can also make a short drive up to Palm Springs to explore a number of great attractions. Downtown Palm Springs is filled with local shops, restaurants, and galleries, making it a great stop when you need a break from the wilderness. The Palm Springs Art Museum is also well-known for its excellent exhibits of European and Native American art. When you book an RV rental in Indian Wells, CA, you’ll easily be able to explore the Coachella Valley area.

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