Catalina Spa RV Resort
RV Park
Write a Review 18800 Corkill Rd. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241 877-463-0355 760-329-4431 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.9132, -116.4406
Overview of Catalina Spa RV Resort
Last Price Paid: $70
Reported by sharprah on 2/20/2024
Longest RV Reported: 45 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Haznavy on 8/28/2022
Number of Sites 482
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 951 ft / 289 m
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Reviews of Catalina Spa RV Resort 41 people have reviewed this location.
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“Wonderful place very friendly staff”
Reviewed 9/8/2020
| Nightly rate: | $50 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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We had a wonderful 2 night stay and everyone who worked there were very friendly and gave us free upgrade. I would definitely stay there again if I were in the area again. It was a pleasant experience.
Janet would stay here again
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“Lots of activities, nice resort for the price.”
Reviewed 4/8/2020
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
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Camped in a 35” motorhome. We are self-contained so cannot comment on restrooms/shower facilities. In all fairness, we prefer state and national parks over private campgrounds but all in all this is a very nice resort for the price. Pros – - Many activities including classes in the hot springs pool and pickle ball in very well m... more
Camped in a 35” motorhome. We are self-contained so cannot comment on restrooms/shower facilities. In all fairness, we prefer state and national parks over private campgrounds but all in all this is a very nice resort for the price.
Pros –
- Many activities including classes in the hot springs pool and pickle ball in very well maintained surroundings.
- The resort areas are very well maintained, the campground area less so.
- Good price considering the available activities.
- Approximately 50 minutes to the northwest Joshua Tree National Park entrance.
Cons –
- Some sites are quite unlevel. We were put on a spot that was very sloped and requested another site. They obliged but it meant time wasted and stress to try to get level.
- The sites are very close together. They have planted vegetation between the sites but its sparse.
- They might want to consider adding another laundry space. One laundry has 2 washers and dries, the other has 8 of each. Not enough for the hundreds of campers at the resort. Always a wait in the very cramped space.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Racist vibe”
Reviewed 3/3/2020
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 15 |
| Site Number: | 253 |
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Unfortunately my husband and I witnessed what appeared to us to be a blatantly racist comment made by a staff member and directed to an African American woman. During a water aerobics class the instructor pointed out where the shower was located before this woman entered the pool. In the many water aerobics classes that we took at this... more
Unfortunately my husband and I witnessed what appeared to us to be a blatantly racist comment made by a staff member and directed to an African American woman. During a water aerobics class the instructor pointed out where the shower was located before this woman entered the pool. In the many water aerobics classes that we took at this facility NOBODY was ever asked to shower before entering the pool.
Later I heard of other incidents where people of color were discouraged from participating in the spa activities.
I was dishearten to see this because I initially liked this RV resort but feel i can not recommend it which a clear conscience.
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“Good value and well run”
Reviewed 1/4/2020
| Nightly rate: | $32 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 65 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Class B) |
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The park was renovated 3 years ago and is in fine shape. We camped in the 30amp area which has more mature vegetation. There was a wide range of rigs, and the vibe was friendly. There were a number of Canadians rolling in for the winter, and they were very down to earth and ready to relax. There was a mix of ages as well. It has goo... more
The park was renovated 3 years ago and is in fine shape. We camped in the 30amp area which has more mature vegetation. There was a wide range of rigs, and the vibe was friendly. There were a number of Canadians rolling in for the winter, and they were very down to earth and ready to relax. There was a mix of ages as well.
It has good access to Joshua Tree National Park and the Palm Springs area. Desert Hot Springs has a number of cheap, but good quality locals restaurants, while Palm Springs offers a high end dining experience.
The restrooms are used moderately and were usually clean. There were some periods the staff got behind in cleaning, but it was a very busy holiday week. Overall the grounds were keep in great shape, including community rooms and pool areas.
We will definitely camp there again if in the area.
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Marc would stay here again
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“Nice and affordable!”
Reviewed 1/2/2020
| Nightly rate: | $45 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 226 |
| RV Length: | 42' (Fifth Wheel) |
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I stayed here to take my daughter and her friend to Coachella last year. Very nice facilities and definitely affordable. Way out of the way though.
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toddworrell would stay here again
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“Loved it! We didn’t want to leave...”
Reviewed 12/13/2019
| Nightly rate: | $55 |
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| Days stayed: | 31 |
| Site Number: | 222 |
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We love wintering in the Palm Springs area. And We had heard a lot of great things about Catalina, and their odorless mineral hot spring fed pools and hot tubs. After a one night stay in October, we made plans to spend a whole month here in Nov-Dec. we were not disappointed! This place is quiet and peaceful; surrounded by mountains and... more
We love wintering in the Palm Springs area. And We had heard a lot of great things about Catalina, and their odorless mineral hot spring fed pools and hot tubs. After a one night stay in October, we made plans to spend a whole month here in Nov-Dec. we were not disappointed! This place is quiet and peaceful; surrounded by mountains and open land. Yet only a 25 min drive to the action, restaurants, shopping and fun of Palm Springs. Nicely landscaped, flowering shrubs in between sites for privacy, Very hide amenities and loads of activities. We participated in more activities at Catalina than any other campground we have ever stayed in in 5+ years. Big rig friendly, over 400 sites, some are small and not level. But still plenty of options to accommodate most rigs. The staff are friendly and they really make a point of ensuring you enjoy your stay. This is a popular place to spend a week, a month or the season, with many regulars returning, which adds to the friendly and welcoming vibe of the park. You can enjoy the peace and quiet or keep as active as you like here. Internet - While our cellular speeds were not as fast as we would have expected given we had 4 bars (we have Verizon, AT&T and T-Mob for phones) we were still able to work and stream just fine: they also have blazing fast WIFi.
Electricity is free year round regardless of how long you stay, and tax is also included in the rates. So it’s actually Very reasonably priced for what you get, compared to many other places that may add those in top of your nightly (or weekly/monthly) rate.
We wrote a much more comprehensive review with more photos on our website, but in a nutshell, loved our stay, felt very much at home here and were sad to leave. But we know we will be back.
Tip: beware if your GPS tries to take you via 20th Street. You want to come in via Dillon Road and turn onto Corkill Road. Pay attention and look out for the Catalina welcome sign which is at the second driveway (first one had a closed gate) and don’t miss the turn or you will end up on a dirt road with nowhere to turn.
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RVLove would stay here again
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“Great Park Near Palm Springs!”
Reviewed 10/28/2019
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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My husband and I only stayed for a few days, so we didn't have a chance to enjoy all of the amenities, but we're currently planning to stay again on our return trip East. The park was clean and quiet yet not far from all the wonderful things Palm Springs has to offer. I spoke with both Crystal and Christina while we were there and th... more
My husband and I only stayed for a few days, so we didn't have a chance to enjoy all of the amenities, but we're currently planning to stay again on our return trip East. The park was clean and quiet yet not far from all the wonderful things Palm Springs has to offer. I spoke with both Crystal and Christina while we were there and they were wonderful and accommodating. We had a back in spot that had more than enough room for us and there was definitely room between us and other campers.
Verizon 4G
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“Our favorite RV park!”
Reviewed 6/7/2019
| Nightly rate: | $55 |
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| Days stayed: | 18 |
| Site Number: | 69 |
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We have been traveling around for 3 months with our motorhome and we came back 3 times to Catalina because we loved it so much! The pools are fantastic, sometimes they can be a bit warm but we like that a lot. They have a convenience store, gym, showers and laundry service close to the pool, which is ideal. The gym has great equi... more
We have been traveling around for 3 months with our motorhome and we came back 3 times to Catalina because we loved it so much!
The pools are fantastic, sometimes they can be a bit warm but we like that a lot. They have a convenience store, gym, showers and laundry service close to the pool, which is ideal.
The gym has great equipment and a tv, and everything is clean. Also, everything looks nice and new, like the bathrooms and pool area.
The staff has been very friendly to us and gave us the best sites possible every time.
This summer they have a “buy one get one free” special, so the price is great too.
The only downside is the fact that you have to pay $5 a day or $12 per week if you want to use wifi.
We couldn’t stop coming back to this place and we will keep coming for sure!!! Paradise!
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“Nice & Clean, but Windy and Warm Pools”
Reviewed 5/17/2019
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 30 |
| Site Number: | 282 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Class A) |
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This place is really nice, with beautiful pools and nice new shower facilities. The staff is super friendly and on-the-ball. Their mail service is well organized but does require some trust because all the packages are sitting in open cubbies in the mail room for guest pickup. We got loads of mail while we were there and never had a... more
This place is really nice, with beautiful pools and nice new shower facilities. The staff is super friendly and on-the-ball. Their mail service is well organized but does require some trust because all the packages are sitting in open cubbies in the mail room for guest pickup. We got loads of mail while we were there and never had a single problem. The sites seem pretty normal... gravel, flowering bushes between the sites. No real separation between you an your neighbor, but they're big enough. Some had more mature taller/fuller bushes than others. Everything was really well cared for, and the people friendly. We stayed in a back-in site that had plenty of room for our 38' Class A and unhooked toad next to it. Our Verizon MiFi got good enough signal to stream video so long as we didn't stream at top quality.
It was unfortunately pretty windy when we were there during the month of April, and it looked like some sites were better protected from the wind than others, although it was obvious everyone was suffering from the wind to some degree. We appeared to not be protected from the wind AT ALL where we were, so if we stay there again, we'll talk to them ahead of time about where to stay to help with that.
The only other weird thing is that their pools were ridiculously warm. The hot tubs were hot, but the pools were giant warmish bathtubs too! This is nice for midnight swims (and yay their pools are open 24 hours so we took advantage!), but no so great when you want a refreshing dip on a hot day.
Overall though, for the location and the price combo, this is a great place. Their monthly rate in the spring/summer months is only $750 and that includes unlimited electricity and water in a full-hookup site.
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Allan And Lauren would stay here again
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“LOVED IT”
Reviewed 4/28/2019
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 70 |
| RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
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We had been boondocking in the desert for a week & was looking for a place to hook up & do some laundry. The heat had been crazy the past week, so we were stoked Catalina had a pool and the hot tub for evening dips. The community was extremely quiet & everyone was super friendly to us, especially the staff. They gave us a spot next to ... more
We had been boondocking in the desert for a week & was looking for a place to hook up & do some laundry. The heat had been crazy the past week, so we were stoked Catalina had a pool and the hot tub for evening dips. The community was extremely quiet & everyone was super friendly to us, especially the staff. They gave us a spot next to the gym, showers & pool which was convenient for us. We would definitely stay here again!
The only thing we had issues with is driving in, the GPS was trying to take us on 20th st to get to the Resort. 20th street is a dirt road which was impossible for us to take with the rig, so we went all the way around & entered the park off Dillion Rd. HIGHLY RECOMMEND you use Dillion Rd unless you’re in a 4x4 vehicle towing nothing.
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ThatsDopeContent would stay here again
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“Personal are nice & helpful. Great weather, nice Parc. Great activities, New owners put a lot of work to improve the parc.”
Reviewed 11/9/2017
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We go to the parc for the activities & environment and we planned to keep going because it’s a great place.
Alain would stay here again
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“poor”
Reviewed 5/10/2017
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 95 |
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New Owners. We have been members of this park for many years. No care has been given to even the smallest detail. We were hoping the new owners would take more care of their investment. That has not been the case. The nightly rates have gone up and up but nothing else has changed. The lower popular hot tub and pool has a stop work orde... more
New Owners. We have been members of this park for many years. No care has been given to even the smallest detail. We were hoping the new owners would take more care of their investment. That has not been the case. The nightly rates have gone up and up but nothing else has changed. The lower popular hot tub and pool has a stop work order by the county building department and thus is off limits for guest use. The same is true for the bathrooms, showers and club house. Numerous members have tried and failed to get appointments with the manager with no success. If you are looking for a mineral bath try another RV Park in DHS.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Connectivity
- cable tv
- wifi: pay
Recreation
- hot tub
- swimming pool: onsite
Site Amenities
- big rig
Facilities
- hot tub
- laundry
- propane
- showers
- swimming pool: onsite
Discount Clubs
- Coast to Coast
- Passport America
Pets
- pets
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