Lake Cahuilla Recreation Park | Established Campground

March 25th, 2024 by atsukoohtake

Stayed for a two night trip to area for a wedding in Coachella. The park was clean, a little “tired”, but everything worked. Had water and electrical hookup, level spots. Showers were good. Pretty place. $48/noc.

February 8th, 2024 by optimisticorator14

Great location 10-15minutes away from shops and gas. Very quiet, no road noise but can hear the shooting range, but not overly annoying and not all day. We just heard it one evening for about an hour.
Easy to park can pull through on middle full hookup sites when not too busy. We stayed for 2 nights $40 per night. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lots of bc and Alberta Canada plates.
Fire pits and benches at all hook up sites. Lots of dry camping spots too closer to the lake.
Free use of the sani dump when you stay here.
No swimming in the lake and the pool was closed. Not sure if it was because of the storm that came through from LA.
We will be back

December 31st, 2023 by chrisdpierce

Nice campground with a small lake. There is an area set aside for primitive camping (no hookups) that is half the size the price of the campsites you can reserve online. These are available on a first come basis.

March 29th, 2023 by Toby

County campground with primitive, tent (water hook-up only), RV (water, electric hook-ups, no waste) level sites. Clean toilets, good showers. Dump station (free for campers. $20 for day use). Easy drive in access for all vehicles.

Lake is for fishing only.

Quiet campground. A little shade - I think this would be hot in the summer.

Some local hikes.

March 6th, 2023 by Andys

Great campground with the option of getting a dedicated campsite or stay on the beach. Well maintained facility.

January 31st, 2023 by pshields049

First time at this park. Very nice water reservoir but as others have said, you can not use it due to concern with invasive muscles. Concrete embankment around water - stayed up n site 67 right next to water. Water spout beside us and picnics c table and fire pit. Lovely park, but disappointed to hear pool is closed. Hasn’t been open since Covid and now having issues getting lifeguards. After boon-docking in Arizona and California, it is an adjustment to have neighbours so close. Really glad we came to give it a try. Next time would go to dispersed camping area to have a bit more space. In a self-contained Sprinter van. Cost $30.00 night and $2.00 additional per day, per pet. For location - reasonable price, but not like having the solitude in the desert. All depends on what you are looking for.

December 6th, 2022 by shaderfx

Same as previously reported. Primitive sites have minimal shade. There is noise from the road right next to the park. Lots of gun shooting nearby. Shower has only one setting (“burn your skin off”). If you need to be in there area or you plan to fish in the lake it might be worth the $25 / night, but it is a bit pricey for what it is.

November 21st, 2022 by 2hobos

Primitive sites still $25/night. Full hookup sites are $40, partial hookup is $30, I think the equestrian was $35. There is a dump station on site you can use even if you stay in the primitive. Primitive sites are FCFS only. Also, you don't pay the $8 reservation fee if you just show up and pay for a spot there on site. Good cell signal here.

December 4th, 2020 by piedraloca

It's a pretty nice place if you get a spot on the resevoir. Hot showers are 25¢ for a minute or two. No swimming or boating on the resevoir, but fishing is allowed from shore.

I hate places that charge a "processing" or "reservation" fee and this is one of them. $8 on top of the campsite cost for the pleasure of using the website. Campsites "with water nearby" are $30/night. I think primitive camping is $25 now.

Close-in to town location was very helpful for getting all of my grocery shopping and errands done.

November 10th, 2019 by debbiewira54

Bahia Concepcion playa coyote in the Bahia

March 6th, 2019 by Lucky

Dry camping still $20. No WiFi!! My reason to come here was the Fast WiFi Sign. I changed it to "No WiFi" because I was told that it will probably take more than a year to have the new system installed that would then give coverage for the whole area. To top my disappointment, it was extremely windy; several tents were blown away.

January 30th, 2018 by By Foot and Film

Open air type campground, lined up next to your neighbors. Primitive camping is now $20 which seems a bit much for what you get. Coin operated showers are nice. Will operate on one quarter but need at least .50 for a quick shower. Older crowd, nice and quiet. Place is well kept. There is a gun range across the lake but it’s not that loud.

January 29th, 2016 by vannatravels

Primitive camping is $15. Full hookups are $30. Nice view of mountains. Lake is man made, no swimming allowed. The fishing area is nicer to park in during the day but they close the gate at sundown. Mostly RVs but a few cars, vans and tents.

December 19th, 2015 by Rondjewereld

excellent, quiet

November 13th, 2015 by Manfred Thum

Located near old la quinta town.Yeah, good wifi.Showers costs 2 quarters.Nice Overnight places with all necessary things for 15 bucks.
That is a lot of value for the money !
A little lake is also there.
The place is not so quiet....a police shooting training area is nearby.
Overall very good value for the money.