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Hours
Monday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMTuesday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday, Closed
Sunday, Closed
Desert Empire RV Park Introduce
Desert Empire RV Park is a welcoming destination for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers seeking a comfortable base for their adventures in the Ridgecrest area. Located at 520 S Richmond Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, this RV park provides essential facilities and services for both long-term stays and overnight visitors. With clean restrooms, hot showers, and a convenient dump station, Desert Empire RV Park is a reliable stop for travelers exploring the California desert.
The park offers a gravel parking area with power and water hookups at each site, making it easy to set up camp. The amenities block features coded entry for security, clean showers, and restrooms. One reviewer noted that bringing a hanging bag is helpful due to limited storage space in the shower cubicles. The park also provides laundry facilities, accessible via coded entry, adding convenience for extended stays.
Desert Empire RV Park allows pets, making it a family-friendly destination. While there is some road noise, the park itself remains quiet and peaceful, offering a tranquil setting for relaxation. Located near major highways, including I-10, Desert Empire RV Park is strategically situated for exploring nearby attractions such as the China Lake Naval Air Weapons System Range.
- Open Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
- Clean restrooms and hot showers available
- Dump station with automated system ($15 fee, debit or credit card only)
- Laundry facilities on-site
- Secure entry to amenities block
- Pet-friendly environment
- Convenient location near major highways
Customers have praised Desert Empire RV Park for its cleanliness and convenience. One guest mentioned that the dump station was easy to use and only required following simple instructions. Another appreciated the coded entry system, which adds a layer of security while staying at the park. Overall, visitors find it an ideal spot for rest and relaxation during their travels.
Location
CaliforniaKern CountyRidgecrestSouth Richmond Road
Customer Reviews
Went there for the dump station. It is just inside the main entrance a little bit. Easy to use. Follow the instructions and be prepared. Automated system is $15 dollars now. Debit or CC only.
Bit of a surprise: called before close of business for an after-hours check-in - all good. Gravel park (it's the fairgrounds, after all); power and water at site; $15 USD to dump waste water. Really clean showers and toilets - take a hanging bag as there's only 1 hook and a small seat / shower cubicle. Coded entry to ammenities block so secure but poorly lit outside. Laundry facilities also available (again coded entry). A little road noise. but park itself is quiet. Pets allowed. Easy access on and off main road. Thanks for the stay.
It's alright, very tight spots. It's like a parking lot for RVs. Couldn't even extend my awning, trash everywhere. Other than that, it's good for a few days or overnight. It's cheaper than most places, too. I didn't meet the staff but they were nice on the phone.
Dirty showers Dirty Bathroom haven't been clean since the week before Thanksgiving.... good thing I'm just working here, and we are almost done..hope never to return... need cleaning staff ASAP.
We were very grateful to find a spot in this bare-bones RV parking lot as a relatively late decision stop along Hwy 395. The first 3 spots didn't have working electricity but the last empty spot did (NECESSARY for air conditioning in summer heat with 2 dogs even overnight). We didn't try the water or sewer hook-ups. Price was reasonable.
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