Chiriaco Summit-Patton Museum Dry Camp Area
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Write a Review Chiriaco Rd. Chiriaco Summit, CA 92201 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.6634, -115.7232
Overview of Chiriaco Summit-Patton Museum Dry Camp Area
Look for sign that reads "Welcome to Chiriaco Summit Dry Camp Area” directing you to camping area behind the General Patton Museum.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-886598 on 3/13/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Lu on 3/1/2021
Number of Sites 25
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 1,706 ft / 519 m
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Chiriaco Summit-Patton Museum Dry Camp Area
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Abe Alvarez asked on 10/10/2023
Are there any places near where I can get water for the trailer?
LRG asked on 2/5/2022
Does anyone know if there is potable water to fill rv tank in Chiriaco Summit?
Reviews of Chiriaco Summit-Patton Museum Dry Camp Area 34 people have reviewed this location.
“So much history!!!”
Reviewed 4/17/2018
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 7 |
We were very pleased with finding this location. So much history on this land. The spots were nice and level. Coyotes nightly right up to the tent and ate the dogs food. So watch your pets. The host was great. The cafe has AMAZING food and free wifi!!!
LesleyCPhoto would stay here again
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“Beautiful scenery, great stop!”
Reviewed 4/23/2017
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 16 |
RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
We pulled in here late at night, and chose this site over JT BLM because we didn't want to navigate that late. So glad we did! The spot was great, easy to back in for our 38 ft Class A, and easy to get to JT from here (a 10 minute drive). The site hosts were lovely and welcoming. When I inquired about running our generator the next day... more
We pulled in here late at night, and chose this site over JT BLM because we didn't want to navigate that late. So glad we did! The spot was great, easy to back in for our 38 ft Class A, and easy to get to JT from here (a 10 minute drive). The site hosts were lovely and welcoming. When I inquired about running our generator the next day, they said it wasn't a problem, but to please shut it off by 9 pm. We were far enough from I 10 that noise was not an issue. The star gazing and mountains were lovely. We wouldn't hesitate to return.
While there are about 20 long, semi level spots, the whole time we were there, not more than 5 of them were in use.
WHR NXT would stay here again
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“Awesome dry camping for free... 10 minutes to Joshua Tree ”
Reviewed 2/20/2017
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 7 |
This place is free dry camping! Not to many people know about camping here. The sites are back behind the General Patton museum. The museum is awesome, $6 or free for active military. It is packed with history. This place is right off the freeway. Joshua Tree is an exit away, about 10 minutes all the way to the Joshua Tree entrance/vis... more
This place is free dry camping! Not to many people know about camping here. The sites are back behind the General Patton museum. The museum is awesome, $6 or free for active military. It is packed with history. This place is right off the freeway. Joshua Tree is an exit away, about 10 minutes all the way to the Joshua Tree entrance/visitor's center. You can also take the dirt road behind the campsites to Joshua Tree (4x4 needed). The cafe in Chiriaco summit cafe/ coffee shop has great food! The gas station has propane, water, ice, and almost anything else you may need during camping. We were one of two trailer camping there during President's day weekend. Joshua Tree is beautiful, but make sure you pack snacks and water as there are no services inside the park besides restrooms. Great cell phone service in Chiriaco summit, no cell service in Joshua tree. People camping inside Joshua Tree where paying $20 a night and the sites are really close to each other.
Robert and Michelle would stay here again
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“A great overnighter with an incredible history”
Reviewed 11/6/2016
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
Park your rig in the middle of where over a million American soldiers trained for desert fighting in WW2. The free dry camping is behind the General Patton museum. He came up with the plan to train soldiers in the weather they would fight in...in North Africa. The camping is free but the museum and the history it holds is priceless... more
Park your rig in the middle of where over a million American soldiers trained for desert fighting in WW2. The free dry camping is behind the General Patton museum. He came up with the plan to train soldiers in the weather they would fight in...in North Africa.
The camping is free but the museum and the history it holds is priceless...OK it's six bucks to get in but this place is a labor of love. Very interesting story about how Chiriaco Summit came into being as well.
The sites are back-in packed sand/gravel. We backed our rig in and did not have to unhitch our tow vehicle.
It's easy to pass this place in the middle of nowhere...but you'd be missing out, even if didn't spend the night.
Jeff-n-Deb would stay here again
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