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  3. Providence Mountains SRA

Camping at Providence Mountains SRA near Whittier

State park · Whittier · 10 campsites

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 31 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

2 available sites

2 open of 10 sites
Site 5
Tent · Up to 23 ftHookups not listedPark Campground
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 4
Tent · Up to 23 ftHookups not listedPark Campground
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
5
park campground
✓✓$20
4
park campground
✓✓$20
2
park campground
RR$20
1
park campground
RR$20
3
park campground
RR$20
RV5
park campground
WW$50
RV4
park campground
WW$50
RV3
park campground
WW$50
RV2
park campground
WW$50
RV1
Park notices 1
  • Providence Mountains SRA

    Important Camping Information: • Camping is available by reservation only. • Park gates closes at 8pm. You should receive an email from park staff with a code for after-hours arrivals. If you do not… Read full notice

    Important Camping Information:

    • Camping is available by reservation only.
    • Park gates closes at 8pm. You should receive an email from park staff with a code for after-hours arrivals. If you do not receive the code, contact the park during business hours at (760)928-2586.
    • Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. No generator use from 8pm to 10am.
    • Maximum number per campsite is 8 people in 2 vehicles.
    • The historic core and Natural Preserve are closed to the public from 5pm to 8am.
    • This area is prone to high winds which can damage tents and RVs. Be prepared.
    • Fires may be prohibited in the event of high winds.
    • Water supply at the park is limited. Bring water for cooking and drinking.
    • The park is isolated and there are no local services. Make sure you have fuel, food, and water.
    • Camping is only available on Friday and Saturday nights. Camping may be available Sunday nights when the park is open on holiday Mondays.
    • Check park bulletin board on arrival for local information.

From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
2 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

2 openSites from $20/night
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Amenities & location

  • Bathroom
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Clothes Washer
  • Curtains
  • Deck
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
30 nights

Location

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Providence Mountains SRA: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Providence Mountains SRA?
5 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Providence Mountains SRA have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Providence Mountains SRA?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Providence Mountains SRA?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 5 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 3 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 2 paved, 3 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 30 nights max
Getting there
Listing Whittier, CA (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights24 sites open for every night

Hole-In-The-Wall Campground

9.8 mi from Providence Mountains SRA (straight-line) 5.0 · 66 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from National Park Service · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights21 sites open for every night

Mid Hills Campground

13.2 mi from Providence Mountains SRA (straight-line) 4.0 · 14 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from National Park Service · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Baker RV

38.9 mi from Providence Mountains SRA (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
park campground
W
W
$50

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Compare site types

10 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

10 sites · $20, $50/night

Loops: Park Campground (10)

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Mojave National Preserve alerts
  • Park Closure: Hart Mine Road Closed Hart Mine Road Closed.
  • Caution: Do not pick up hitchhikers Do not pick up hitchhikers. Please report their locations to law enforcement by calling 911.
  • Park Closure: Kelso Depot Visitor Center closed Kelso Depot Visitor Center is closed for rehabilitation of the heating and cooling system. We expect to reopen the depot in 2026. The restrooms beside the depot are open.

Active alerts from the National Park Service. Check before you go.

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 3 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 31 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2020 Pacifica XL (off road)*Towable with SUV*
2020 Pacifica XL (off road)*Towable with SUV*

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 100 mi from campground

$96/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2024 Catalina Sleeps 5 With Bunk Beds!
2024 Catalina Sleeps 5 With Bunk Beds!

Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 5 · 105 mi from campground

$89/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2023 Forest River Sunseeker LE
2023 Forest River Sunseeker LE

Class C motorhome · 25 ft · sleeps 6 · 108 mi from campground

$223/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Providence Mountains SRA

Free things to do (National Park Service)

Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

From the National Park Service · Mojave National Preserve

Ripples and vegetation in the sand during evening light
Photo: NPS Photo / Sierra Willoughby
Hike the Kelso Dunes

30-180 Minutes

Hike the Kelso Dunes

Banshee Canyon, along the Rings Loop Trail
Photo: NPS
Hike the Rings Loop

1-2 Hours

The Rings Loop Trail is a popular 1.5 mile hike that takes you past beautiful scenery and ancient petroglyphs, and up a series of metal rings. This is a moderately difficult hike,…

Train tracks run by outside the Kelso Depot
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 30 nights (California State Parks rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 20267%6%0%
Dec 202613%0%0%
Jan 202718%0%0%
Feb 202715%1%0%
Mar 202712%1%0%
Apr 202714%1%0%
May 202710%4%0%
Photo: NPS
Visit Kelso Depot

Kelso Depot Visitor Center and Museum contains a wealth of information on the human and natural history of the area. Come learn about the plants, animals, and people who have…

A beam of light shines into the lava tube
Photo: NPS
Visit a Lava Tube

0-30 Minutes

Come explore underground in a lava tube! Around 27,000 years ago, lava flowed across the surface here. As the red-hot liquid lava stream flowed, its top cooled in the air,…

A sandy trail. On the left, charred Joshua trees & blackened ground. On the right, live green brush
Photo: B Michel, NPS
Teutonia Peak trail

0-3 Hours

The Teutonia Peak Hike is a great way to examine the aftermath of the Dome Fire up close. The hike is three miles round-trip and takes between 2 and 3 hours for most people.

Joshua trees
Photo: NPS
Wander Through the Joshua Trees

1-1 Hours

The densest concentration of Joshua trees lies along Cima Road. Although about 1/3 of the Preserve's Joshua Trees were burned during the August 2020 Dome Fire, many healthy…

Source: National Park Service (Mojave National Preserve). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.