28 Palms Ranch Stargazing Yurt Village

This was a really great experience. Erin is a wonderful and friendly host and the yurt is very beautiful and comfortable. This is a great thing to do to get a different experience vs a hotel. There was a confused rooster making a racket all night but it wasnt so bad that we couldn't sleep.

SKIP THE AUTOCAMP and head here instead — this place is the perfect blend of nature and glamping. The yurts are some of the coolest accommodations I’ve ever stayed in, and they’re 100% authentic yurts from Mongolia. Each yurt is spaced out nicely, giving you plenty of privacy and room to relax. Plus, it’s conveniently located just a short 7–10 minute drive from the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. My wife, our two daughters, and I stayed here over the Thanksgiving holiday for three nights, and we had an absolute blast. The owner and host, Erin, is genuinely one of the kindest people we’ve ever met — incredibly attentive, warm, and thoughtful. She took care of anything we needed (which wasn’t much, because this place is so well-set-up). And for anyone who isn’t quite ready to fully unplug — yes, there’s WiFi, too. Thank you again, Erin. You and your yurts were amazing.

Super memorable experience. Erin is a lovely host. Our two young teenagers also found the yurt very comfortable. Stargazing was awesome, even with partially cloudy skies. We saw the big and little dippers, orien belt and a halo around the moon. Thank you, Erin!

Had such an amazing experience at 28 Palms. Yurt was adorable, beds were so comfortable, and Erin was so responsive to anything we needed! Highly recommend! Loved it so much I wasn’t ready to leave!

28 Palms Ranch is a unique desert escape just minutes from Joshua Tree National Park. The yurt was cozy and stylish, with hotel-quality linens and an unforgettable outdoor shower under the stars. We loved stargazing right from the yurt and watching the sunrise with a freshly brewed French press coffee. Truly a magical experience. Erin was an outstanding host, warm, helpful, and thoughtful in every detail. Can’t recommend this place enough!

We loved our stay here. Erin, the host, was incredibly helpful and welcoming and the experience of staying in a yurt was really unique. Would highly recommend.

It was a beautiful experience. There were wild animals XD nearby that didn't seem to like us having our lights on, which was scary at first since it was so dark and we could not gauge how close they were, but once we went outside and got acclimated to the darkness, and tested out how close something actually is when walking near the Yurt, we felt more comfortable knowing that nothing can sneak up on us. It's so quiet that you can heard something moving from 50 feet away. We were fortunate where we got to experience two different Yurts. I realize that each one was unique with the interior design of each unit. We were lucky when we came during off-peak times and had the whole grounds to ourselves. We know our kids would love this experience and plan to return to skygaze more with a larger group. There was no wifi, which is fine. The entire point of this place is to disconnect and be one with nature.

28 Palms Ranch is an amazing experience! Erin is a fantastic host, you can tell she truly cares about her guests and her property. If your coming into Joshua Tree, I would highly recommend staying here!