AutoCamp turned the desert-glamping trend into a proper hotel: 55 gleaming, design-forward 31-foot Airstreams parked on the high desert just outside Joshua Tree National Park, each with a real bathroom, a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a private patio under some of California’s darkest skies.
Why it made our list
It nails the aesthetic and the comfort. Unlike a one-off Airbnb trailer, AutoCamp is a full resort — a mid-century clubhouse, a pool, and firepits — while still delivering the retro-Airstream fantasy and the surreal Joshua-tree landscape. It’s an easy, stylish weekend escape from Los Angeles.
What guests say
Reviews are genuinely mixed, and we’d rather be straight about it:
- Many guests love the design, the pool, the stargazing, and the location by the park.
- Others feel it’s overpriced for what an Airstream ultimately is, and note the units are compact and close together.
- Practical notes: desert weather swings hard, and it books up on weekends.
The consensus: go for the vibe and the proximity to the park, keep expectations realistic on space, and look for midweek rates.
Good to know
- Price: Airstream suites from around $189/night (weekends higher).
- Best time to visit: March–May and October–November.
- Getting there: roughly 2.5 hours from Los Angeles.
- Suits: couples, road-trippers, national-park visitors.
Details verified against the property’s booking page at time of writing. Prices are indicative and change — confirm current rates before booking.