I've never lived there however that place has disgusting roads are all broken up the mobile park…read morehome is very small very crowded I would never live there

Close down, this place is crap! Overpriced and over charged on everything. The bathrooms are…read morehorrible, feral cats that crap everywhere, they over charge for electricity, what a joke, noisy neighbors and meth heads.

We love Desert Shadows RV Resort! We have been coming here for over 15 years and never get tired…read moreof being her during the winter. the resort offers a variety of things to do including sports, entertainment, dining and many amenities such as swimming pools. pickleball courts, shuffleboard courts and pool tables.

TRAVELERS BEWARE - DO NOT STAY HERE. This is not a normal camping RV park. It is really a very old…read more(1969) mobile home park with about 600+ permanent residences. There are only 28 pull thru sites for short term rental. And they are located right at the park entrance with no gate, no check-in stop and no lighting, cameras or security. The first and only night we stayed here our $2,000+ electric bike was stolen off our locked and covered bike rack at 3:30am. And the Thule bike rack was ruined. We were awakened at that time by a loud but short motor sound followed by a bang and a shaking of our trailer. At first we thought the wind had blown something into our trailer. It took a couple of minutes to gather our thoughts and look out the windows before going outside. After cautiously proceeding, it was discovered that our bike had been stolen. The next morning we spoke with another camper 1 space over to see if he had seen or heard anything and he did hear the noise but didn't see anything. He also thought it might have been wind related and thus put his awing in. He did however, inform us that at check-in he was told "if you have bikes or camp valuables they recommend that you keep them inside your RV if you are gone or at night". The reason is they have had theft problems before in the RV pull thru sites. We were not given this piece of information. Also that morning we spoke with a full time resident who was taking a walk and she told us this has been a chronic problem at the RV pull thru sites and the complex has done nothing to resolve it. And they usually will warn you to secure everything. We did call the police and they came out to take a report and they confirmed that bike, motor cycle and car theft is pretty pervasive in this area. And they aren't sure why the complex hasn't done anything for better security. Now comes the bulls--t from the management or office staff. We went to complain and inform them of the theft and to request our money back. We also asked why they didn't inform us of the problem and the recommendation to lock stuff in your RV. The woman said "oh we never tell anybody that" which means our site neighbor and the resident just made that up. I asked why there is no gate or lights or cameras or security and here is her response. I paraphrase "The police don't care to even look at camera footage, the city won't let us put in a gate, (even though the police have recommended it), we are not responsible for stolen property or damages". I even asked why wouldn't you attach a flyer or note in the check-in paper work letting people know there is a theft problem in the area? Her response was "if we did that people wouldn't want to stay here". So the result is get your property stolen so we don't lose any customers. Now comes the wonderful customer service - NOT!! At first they offered to return our money. But after going through all the "why do nothing for security" options my wife said "well, we will be noting this problem in our review", and the lady responded "well, if you're going to give us a bad review, forget the refund" and threw my credit back at me. Good Sam has been notified of the park problems and that this park in no way meets the Good Sam standards and should not be recommended.

Very good spot if proximity to downtown Palm Springs is important (walking, biking, etc).... The…read morefacility is well manicured & clean. The pool is spacious & clean, providing a wonderful place to cool-off & reset for whatever is next. BUT, there are some things to know about this older & small RV park when choosing whether or not to stay.... The spaces are small, so this is NOT the type of RV park where you spend quality time relaxing outside your rig... There's a decent chance that your awning wont completely deploy due to the narrow spaces. We have a 34' Class-A and we barely squeezed in. HOWEVER, the spots are shielded by tall mature bushes, so each space feels very private. The electrical & sewer hook-ups look a little sketchy (Overdue for updating), but they worked fine w/o any issues. The spots feel pricey on face value in comparison to other RV parks you've visited. Pro-Tip: Disconnect your Toad outside the park on Mesquite Drive.... Also, if you have a dog, try to secure a site near the entrance because outside the front is where pets are expected to "go"... (minor inconvenience) If you're looking for a RV park so you can hangout at "home" with your rig, this is probably not the park for you. If you're on the road & looking for a great spot nearby to enjoy downtown Palm Springs, this is a wonderful location... This park would be 5-stars if they did some renovations, but at the end of the day, it's still a solid place if proximity to town is important. The staff are very friendly & helpful, which always adds positivity to any road trip. Certainly a good place to RV if this park checks those "visit Palm Springs" boxes.

Disgusting; worn; major deferred maintenance; dead plants, cracked pavement, avoid at all cost;…read morephotos shown on their site are from many years ago- this place looks nothing like the marketing; this place sucks; they even make you sign a waiver that you assume liability plugging in to their power. Wires are hanging loose and exposed. Major awful. The only good thing is the location. Everything else sucks. There is obviously no pride of ownership. I have been to literally 100's of R.V. parks and resorts around the USA. This one is clearly the worst R.V. park I have stayed at. How could the owner let it go so terribly? Makes no sense to me. Avoid it. Go anywhere else.

We were here almost seven years ago so I could have knee surgery and slowly we can see the exciting…read morechanges made to this RV park. Yes you're definitely under the flight path, you can definitely smell the dispensary right up the street and if you're in the back corner of the park you can hear all the local businesses promptly and 7am in the morning so if you have dogs that like to bark? Brace yourself lol. Anyways the people who stay here are super chill there's ample shopping and restaurants within walking distance if you like to get out and walk around. It's about a 15 minute drive to downtown Palm Springs or you can just simply Hollar for an Uber. Considering all the surrounding noise if you like to sleep in then this is definitely not the place but if you're an early riser then it's not too bad.

Lovely resort with nightly and monthly rates, pool, hot tub, pickleball courts, dog area, and clean…read morerestrooms. The clubhouse is always inviting and staff always friendly. I've stayed here for two weeks in 2024 and five months in 2025 and am planning on coming back for the 2026 fall and winter season. Community events include pot lucks, holiday gatherings and more. Resort is clean and well kept. Thus far neighbors have been friendly.

Paradise RV Park is by far one of the cleanest, friendliest spot we love to visit. Brian the new…read moremanager is extremely professional and very kind to us. We visited during Memorial Day weekend and it's always a pleasure to come for a visit. The pool and club house is our favorite and we can't wait to come back soon. Till next time!!!

This place lives up to its name: Paradise! My experience of Paradise began with the warm welcome of…read moreJon, the property manager. Not only is this marvelous man on top of daily operations; even more important to me than that, he cares about everyone who stays here (and in my case, lives here). I am the first permanent tiny home resident at Paradise and I am so in LOVE with this place that I'm suggesting to my friends who live elsewhere to come here to see what Paradise is like. Jon and I have talked at length about our shared intention to build a permanent community of caring people here so that the feel of neighborliness and hospitality is revived i this crazy and sometimes hostile world. Another essential part of the staff here is Josh who brings his brilliant brand of humor and honesty to Paradise. He makes me feel at home here every day. I feel so grateful to everyone here who makes this place a joy to live in. For me, it truly is (drumroll please)...Paradise!

A nice place to live if you don't mind the heat and the wind…read more Everyone is very nice here, I don't have a single negative comment about anyone. The lots are large and private and well maintained. The Pool & Sauna are beautiful along with the Clubhouse, Tennis courts, Pickle courts & other games. The LAUNDRY room is very nice&cheap. The Clubhouse has a beautiful solid oak pool table and a very nice PingPong table with much more. I would totally recommend purchasing a Lot here. I've been here 4 years and I just love it!!!

If you like rustic, quiet and secluded environments with lots of natural landscaping you will love…read morethis space. This is a beautiful place just 15 minutes outside of downtown Palm Springs. What is lacks in luxury - it makes up for in natural beauty. This is a campground so don't expect the Hilton and you will LOVE it. Everyone here is friendly and nice, very much a community feel. It does get windy here but that's the desert, with or without being close to the windmills. It doesn't usually last long unless there is a storm. Personally I feel this place is a hidden gem.

My first time coming to this RV resort and I really did enjoy my time here. I rented a cottage and…read moreit was a 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, full kitchen with a fridge and had a pretty decent size living area. I received a text giving instruction on what to expect if we were to arrive after hours. We got there at 7pm and was very simple to get our cottage keys, gate passes and it was very easy to get to our cottage. The couch was a pull out couch (bed) and was able to fit an extra two ppl. There was extra linings , 2 pillows , and one blanket. But I did bring extra blankets. There are family pools / jacuzzis , gym, common area with grills and fire pits, tennis court , and a basket ball court. I did appreciate that it was pet friendly and There was a dog park at the resort as well. So there was plenty do to there.

Please get yourself a nice beverage and a comfy chair, this will be a long one…read more Tl/dr: Two stars because there are amazing people that still come here! The management is confusing at best, and at worst seem to actively be trying to discourage business. A lot of people have decided to go to the Sands park instead - and the Sands has a first time deal set up that is quite the bargain The long upsetting tale: The office staff were friendly most of the time. There are often times when services (like the pools or campsite water) are failing or shut down and there are regular emails from staff letting campers know when they will have water again. Sometimes these emails had more of a scolding, rude tone. The pools were delightful - mostly for the conversations with interesting people - although by my second season they smelled and felt more like chlorine than I would have liked. When Catalina cut activities, I started offering crafts every week and had a blast making cards and stenciling and origami with people who genuinely feel like family. It was a little funky trying to get "official" status but I figured the new management at Catalina had some kind of plan. Unfortunately, during my second winter, there was a fellow (let's call him Peter) who made the craziest faces and would stare at my crotch with his eyes bugged out. I noticed him doing this to multiple women. I also noticed he was camped next to me and was abusive to his poor wiener dogs. I mentioned this to a staff member (Georgia) who verbally explained that their policy was that I needed to inform the person that he was making me uncomfortable before they would act. I did so and another camper witnessed the interaction. At that point I emailed the manager and he told me Not to engage the person and that they have a zero tolerance policy. When I asked what they planned to do, I was told I would need to meet with the manager. When the manager finally met with me, (I basically had to barge into his office) I asked what their plan was. Instead of describing a plan, he stated that he was concerned about Peter retaliating if they asked him to leave. All of the things he said were indirect and general. He suggested that it would be better if I wasn't next door to Peter. I asked him directly if he required me to move before they were going to act. He said again, he was concerned for my safety and didn't want anything bad to happen while they confronted Peter. I asked if they wanted me to leave the premises that day - I made several similar offers, such as getting police there to keep the peace, never getting a direct response. I spent somewhere like 15-20 minutes hearing the same phrases repeated: We just don't want an incident. All I could do was guess what they intended to do. Why the Mystery, Kevin? I sent another email explaining that I am disabled and that requiring me to move before they act was going to have a non trivial impact on my health. No response. Eventually a friend helped me pack up all my things and move to another part of the park, with hopes that they would do something. No information from Kevin or any staff about their plans or actions was ever conveyed to me. I basically hid out, waiting to hear from friends if Peter had left. Even after he did leave, we all wondered if he would be coming back or not. Keven sent a short email Dec 19, 2025 that said he "will be speaking with (me) directly about the details" That conversation never happened even though I was available. I sent a reminder email Feb 25 requesting clarification of their "NO TOLERANCE" policy. Kevin responded February 26 He wrote: "Harassment to me is anything that is perceived as an unwelcomed advance and includes, Verbal Physical Digital Retaliation Quid Pro Quo I want guest to report to me or a team member. Documentation is always the strongest and direct witnesses that are willing to document is even stronger. An investigation does need to take place, so decisions can be executed and be made final and without any repercussions. Peter was instructed by me to leave the property and to never return. You or any other guest should never ever be subjected to any situation where you're made to feel vulnerable and I will always fight 'tooth and nail' against such aggressors. Thanks." Fast forward to this fall: Wanting to see my Catalina friends again, but also split my time and try a new place, I called and made a reservation for November this season (still 2026). When I called back to adjust my arrival date, Georgia at the desk said, "We won't be honoring your reservation. If you have questions, you can ask Kevin." I emailed Kevin right away (Sept 14) to learn what was going on. I'm not sure if I am forever banned, or would be able to visit friends there. No reason was given. I sent a follow up email sept 23. As of today Sept 30, still no response. Maybe I will hear back from Kevin in February?

I've been a resident at Sparkling Waters for 2 1/2 years. I live in one of the mobile homes. Since…read moreJohn the manager took over, the park has undergone a major transformation. He upgraded the mineral water swimming pool area and spa pools public areas with new luxury lounge chairs snd seating, also brought in Palm Trees, flowers, greenery, and changed the paint colors. It looks, feels, and functions like a spa resort now!! Mago, the maintenance manager and landscaper keeps everything clean, maintained, and beautiful. Both John and Mago are so helpful and conscientious. They keep Sparkling Waters beautiful and go above and beyond in assisting the residents and visitors with their needs. The park is so much better now!! Thanks John and Mago!!

We enjoyed ourselves at this mineral waters RV park. The pool feels wonderful, and the hot tub…read more The water was so soothing to our skin and they use very little chlorine, so that your skin feels good later. John, the manager, is a very nice person and really cares about people. We arrived there Yesterday and found out you can do a short, or long term rental on one of their parking spaces. Many of the mobile homes look like they are perhaps permanently sitting there. They had a few spaces available. It's very clean and extremely quiet, in its setting.