Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area

| Update to our 1-10 thru 1-18 stay.

By user-4551732... on 2018-05-17. Stayed 2018-03-24 to 2018-03-27

We return to this favorite "holding pattern" to pick up a family member, leaving 3-27 to begin our seasonal journey home. We were again graciously welcomed by Donna and another lady, who checked us in quickly and professionally. Larger groups of weekend area residents made it difficult to get to the 2 water faucets available for campers in the primitive area because they camped in front of the faucets, blocking access to them. Very friendly though and willing to move aside to accommodate us. We decided to try what we thought was an off-road vehicle area south of the park, but discovered that it was for foot traffic only. Drove to the entrance of the park to take a hike from a trailhead just outside the gate, so we parked just outside the gate in a large gravel lot next to the trailhead sign. An attendant from the gate office walked/jogged the 75 yards before I could get out of my car and began chastising us for parking in an unauthorised place. She was accusatory and made us feel like we'd just broken every rule and stepped on her last nerve! She then, step by step told us how to drive through the gate, get our permit "properly checked, and proceed to the appropriate parking lot. She never asked if I was disabled or not (I am). After following the "lady's) instructions, we discovered the trail wasn't that good so we returned to our motorhome to spend the afternoon. Donna, and the Park still get 4 stars, the "lady" not so much.

| Value For Money

By user-unknown on 2019-08-09. Stayed 2019-03-13 to 2019-03-15

U.K. visitor. Had two nights at Lake Cahuilla $35 a night with hookup. Staff are friendly especially Bob. Bathroom facilities are basic but adequate. Would recommend for a peaceful camping experience in the mountains.

| Need more staff at entrance

By user-6353457... on 2019-08-09.

The place was OK for the money. Definitely different than what you'll find for RV parks in the rest of Palm Springs. They do need more staff on though at prime check in times. Maybe someone who only deals with the day-use people?

By user-6365106... on 2019-08-09. Stayed 2019-04-27 to 2019-04-29

I thought this was nice and clean with friendly, helpful staff. Shower was only .25 for 3 minutes and it was clean with hot water. Higher rates due to Stagecoach event in Indio, but still much lower than everyone else.