Riverside County, California, in the southern portion of the state close to Orange County and San Diego, covers 7,207 square miles of land. The county features attractions like the Riverside Art Museum, the Malki Museum in Banning and Knott's Soak City Water Park in Palm Springs. Visitors to Riverside County have numerous options for accommodations, including both private and public recreational vehicle (RV) parks.
Rancho Jurupa Park
Rancho Jurupa Park is a public, city-run park located in Riverside. The campground consists of 67 recreational vehicle campsites; 32 are pull-throughs, and the largest spaces can accommodate vehicles up to 80 feet in length. Just 12 of the sites have full electric, water and sewage hookups; the others have only electricity and water. Restrooms, showers, sewage waste dump and public telephones are available onsite. The Santa Ana River flows through the campground for freshwater fishing. A playground is also located on the property as well as trails for hiking, horseback riding and cycling. Rancho Jurupa Park is open year-round. Reservations are highly recommended as spaces fill up quickly. The city of Riverside imposes a 14-day maximum length on all stays.
Rancho Jurupa Park
4800 Crestmore Road
Riverside, CA 92509
951-684-7032
riversidecountyparks.org
Silent Valley Club
Silent Valley Club was at one time a members-only camping resort, but it became open to the public as of September 2010. The camp has 850 paved recreational vehicle campsites. Among the sites are 77 pull-throughs that measure 25 by 75 feet. The remaining back-ins are 25 feet by 60 feet in size. All but 150 of the spots have full electric, water and sewage connections, and those without full hookups have electricity and water available. Wireless Internet is accessible throughout the campground for an additional fee. For campers' convenience, the RV park has restrooms, showers, a sewage waste dump, public telephones and a laundry facility. An onsite store sells RV supplies, groceries and propane, and a restaurant and lounge are located on the property. A private pond is accessible for fishing, along with a heated swimming pool and hot tub. Guests can also use the shuffleboard courts, horsehoe pits, craft barn and indoor game room. The Silent Valley Club is open year-round.
Silent Valley Club
46305 Poppet Flats Road
Banning, CA 92220
951-849-2134
silentvalleyclub.com
Emerald Desert RV Resort
Emerald Desert RV Resort in Palm Desert features 251 paved recreational vehicle campsites, including seven pull-throughs. All the RV spaces measure 30 by 45 feet. Each campsite has full electric, water and sewage hookups available as well as connections for cable television. Wireless Internet is accessible for free throughout the campground. Onsite amenities include restrooms, showers, a sewage waste dump, a business center with fax and copy machines, and laundry facilities. The resort has a heated swimming pool, fitness center, hot tub and horseshoe pits. Indoor RV storage is also available on the grounds. The Emerald Desert RV Resort is open all year.
Emerald Desert RV Resort
76000 Frank Sinatra Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211
877-624-4140
emeralddesert.com
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