VLC JOSHUA TREE QUICK LINKS:
ARRIVING AT VLC Joshua Tree:
Check-in: 3pm - 8pm
Please text your Camphost (below) with your ETA and upon arrival so they can greet you and show you around camp.
Coming from Lear Avenue, turn left onto Valle Vista (on your right, you’ll see a line of mailboxes just before the turn). The paved road turns into dirt shortly after you turn.
From Valle Vista, take the first right onto Los Olivos. Shortly after you turn onto Los Olivos, the entrance to camp will be on your right (drive past the first house on your right). The entrance to camp is lined with tires on either side of our dirt driveway and you will go through a gate on your way in.
If you booked a boondock spot, you can park anywhere around the central community hangout area, which is a shaded, gravel area with picknick tables. You’ll see fire-pit rings scattered in the outer area as you loop around. It’s a full-circle loop, so feel free to drive around and find your perfect spot.
If you booked a power spot, you’ll find the plug ins behind the big blue storage container. Power box is below the dart board along the fence. Anywhere you can fit in that area is fine. Parallel with the short fence line works well for folks.
Check-out: by 12pm
All VLC guests must re-book or be off-site by noon on their checkout date. Please text your camphost (or preferably send a direct message on the VLC discord!) if you have any questions or concerns!
EXTEND YOUR STAY?
If you want to extend your stay, just reply to your booking confirmation email with the dates you’re looking to extend before noon on your checkout date. If you’ve stayed for at least a week you can ask about our monthly rate.
Weekly Rate (7+ Nights) - 15% Off | Monthly Rate (30+ Nights) - 30% Off
JOIN DISCORD!
THE ON-SITE CHAT
Want to say hi to fellow guests or get direct notice from your Camphost on upcoming communal activities like bonfires, movie nights, hikes and communal dinners?
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CAMPGROUND INFO:
Co-Work & Hangout Areas
In the gravel and deck area you’ll find picnic tables, chairs, the community event board, a communal fire pit, and games galore. Inside the community trailer, you’ll find a great co-work spot, tons of board games, and other treasures (including a microwave!!). Use these spaces at anytime, just be sure to leave the area tidy for the next person.
You may use the outlets in the trailer to charge small items like laptops and phones. If you need to charge larger items like portable power stations, please Venmo @vanlifecampgrounds (last 4 digits = 5228) $5 per hour of charging to compensate for our added power costs.
Kitchen
Between the two cabins you’ll find the community kitchen complete with propane stovetops, a blackstone, an air fryer, a sink to wash dishes, and a communal beer fridge. All hanging pots, pans and utensils are communal.
The fridge is for beer, ice cream, and ice only. Please do not use it for other food.
When using the Blackstone, please use a high smoke point oil like avocado, grapeseed, or canola. When you’re done using it, be sure to empty the grease cup, clean the griddle top, turn off the propane, replace the silicone mat, and replace the cover.
Bathroom & Shower
Behind the community kitchen, you’ll find two bathrooms with composting toilet. Toilets are SIT-DOWN ONLY toilets. #1 goes in the front hole, #2 goes in the back hole. If you must stand to pee, please water our creosote bushes, they’re always thirsty. If the bathroom needs maintenance of any kind, please let your Camphost know!
Next to the bathrooms, you’ll find the outdoor shower. It should get hot instantly and you’re welcome to use this at anytime, day or night. If the shower isn’t getting hot, let your camphost know - the propane may need to be replaced.
Water
You’ll find a potable water spigot right next to the wooden, square planter box in front of the community kitchen. You can pull your rig right up next to it. There’s also a Brita filter on the kitchen sink for quick water bottle fill-ups.
Grey Water Dump
The world famous mystery sink sits between the shower & kitchen. You can drive your rig right up next to it and dump GREY WATER ONLY. Please do not put any solids, black water, or human waste into the mystery sink.
Wi-Fi
We have Starlink Wi-Fi and the router is located inside the community trailer. You’re welcome to work in there or park nearby for the best signal.
Network: VLC Guest
Password: VanLife2023!
Fitness Center
Next to the big blue storage container, you’ll find our gym. The equipment is open for anyone to use at anytime.
Mail / Packages / Amazon Delivery
Mail your packages to the Post Office nearby:
{YOUR NAME}
GENERAL DELIVERY
73839 GORGONIO DR
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277-2676
Please plan to pick up your package within 24-hours of delivery.
Animals
Dogs off-leash at your own risk. Cats free-roam at your own risk. The desert is a beautiful, thriving ecosystem. We have rattlesnakes, coyotes, tarantulas, scorpions, birds, cacti, etc. Please keep an eye on your pets at all times for their safety.
Please pick up your dog’s poop. We have a pooper-scooper on-site and dog-bags for your convenience.
Note: there are 2 free range doggos named Atlas and Atticus who live next door. They are well mannered and friendly, and will obey the command “go home”. Atlas is black and tan with red collar and bicolored eyes. Atticus has a tan head and black back.
Add-Ons
Power Spot - $20 additional / 24 hours. A shore power hookup can be added on to what you’ve already paid in case you need a power boost for a night or two. This depends on availability though, so be sure to ask your Camphost if there’s a power spot available.
STUFF NEARBY:
Here’s some tried & true local favorites.
Food
Sky High Pie - Classic pizza & beer spot with vegan options located in Joshua Tree.
Más o Menos - Coffee spot by day, craft cocktails by night. It’s the closest spot to camp for a great drink and a good time, located on the outskirts of Joshua Tree. Plus they have rotating food trucks that never disappoint.
Kitchen In The Desert - Caribbean fusion, great cocktails & super funky desert-chic vibe located in 29 Palms.
Rib Co. - BBQ & rib joint, located in 29 Palms. Get the whiskey glaze.
Grnd Sqrl - Great sandwich & burger spot, think “hipster cafeteria”. Good beer selection, has vegan and gluten-free shit. Located in 29 Palms.
Red Dog Saloon - This is a top notch western bar serving craft cocktails, good beer and often has local artists performing live music. This spot is a really fun night out, located in the hills of Pioneertown.
La Copine - If you want a fancy, upscale date night, this is the spot. Vegan options. Located in Yucca Valley, ~30 minutes drive from camp.
Shops & Experiences
Joshua Tree National Park (duh). Pro Tip: Enter through he 29 Palms entrance for a quicker, less crowded entry.
Joshua Tree Farmers Market - A surprisingly poppin’ farmers market that happens every Saturday from 8am to 2pm.
Pappy & Harriet’s - World famous tiny music venue. We’re talking Paul McCartney…Vampire Weekend… Norah Jones kind of famous. Snag some tickets to a show and check out Pioneertown while you’re there.
Noah Purifoy Museum - True desert shit, old dude who made a whole museum out of “trash”.
49 Palms Oasis Hike - Nice hike that takes you to the only natural water source ‘til the Colorado river.
Art Queen & Sun Alley Shops - Very cool labyrinth of DIY, handmade & art shops in Joshua Tree including a crochet puppet museum. Worth seeing.
Convenience
Indian Cove Market - The closest little corner-mart with basic necessities & booze.
Total Fitness - A gym in 29 Palms offering short-term free trials.
Laundry - You got options. Located in 29 Palms, Alamo Laundry is a nice facility, coin or card operated. Joshua Tree Laundry is another good spot, also coin or card operated.
Mobile Mechanic - Camper verified and trusted local mechanic - John - 442.394.3719
FINE PRINT
Rules
No generators.
Refund Policy
9+ Days out from check-in - Full Refund minus taxes & fees
4+ Days out from check-in, 50% Refund
Days out from check-in, No Refund