RV rental Thermal, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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In the deserts of Southern California, the community of Thermal is situated in the famed Coachella Valley. Thermal was originally established as a railroad camp and then developed into a railroad town, then into an agricultural center for Southern California. Today, visitors to Thermal can enjoy the central location of this community while exploring the various small towns that help create Southern California’s personality.

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The Great Outdoors

To the southeast of Thermal is the Salton Sea State Recreation Area near Mecca, CA, on the northern shores of the lake. The saline-rich lake is located right on the San Andreas Fault and is at home in the lowest elevation point of the Colorado Desert. This unique, one-of-a-kind lake is one of the largest saline lakes in the world. Visitors to this unique ecosystem can enjoy the sunny shores of the lake, swimming, and even go boating out on the water.

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When you book an RV rental in Thermal, CA, you’ll have to make sure you book places to park your RV rental for the night. Luckily enough, there are a few places in and around Thermal that may be of interest.

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When you book a motorhome rental in Thermal, be sure to set aside plenty of extra time to explore the fun and exciting Southern Californian community around you.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

  • Hiking TrailLocation
  • Morrow Trail, CALa Quinta, CA
  • Little Painted Canyon, CAMecca Hills Wilderness, CA
  • Big Painted Canyon, CAMecca Hills Wilderness, CA
  • Rope Canyon Trail, CAMecca Hills Wilderness, CA
  • Mecca Hills Trail, CAMecca Hills Wilderness, CA
  • Ladder Canyon Trail, CAMecca Hills Wilderness, CA
  • Painted Canyon, CAMecca Hills Wilderness, CA
  • Box Canyon Road, CADesert Center, CA
  • Painted Canyon Drive, CAMecca Hills Wilderness, CA
  • Boo Hoff Trail, CALa Quinta, CA

Recent RV rental reviews in Thermal

Darren B.

October, 2025

Clean and everything working good. Communication and handoff was excellent.
Kimberly C.

October, 2025

This was the second time renting from Aaron. He was both thoughtful and helpful. He made pick up and drop off easy and even filled the trailer with water for our dry camping experience. Thanks, Aaron.
Michael W.

September, 2025

I had a good experience.

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