PALM SPRINGS CA???????

I've wintered in the Palm Springs area for the past 10+ years. I have been to Desert Hot Springs once. It was my first and definitely last visit (so maybe that counts as two trips). In my opinion, the whole city is a slum. The local news basically runs a loop at the beginning of each news cast "Shooting in Desert Hot Springs...". I have no idea what Sams RV Park is like. It could be incredible, but there is no way the neighbor will be. I would no more stay in Desert Hot Springs than I would stay in the Watts neighborhood of LA. Don't care if the best resort in the world was located there and they were giving me the penthouse suite for free. The OP should ask their relatives if they would recommend staying in Desert Hot Springs. Then, at least, they will have given a face to the name that suggested staying there.

We just returned from palm springs and like you had never been there. We reserved 1 night at Catlina RV Spa and Resort and ended up staying 4 nights and unfortunately had to leave. We loved it, people in park and staff were extremely friendly. 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, nice showers and restrooms if needed. 6+ pickle ball courts and even free putt putt! Also they advertise at $45/night, but with passport America it is half off. We signed up since it is only $40/year. I believe they said you can stay 2 weeks using passport America pricing.
This is another thread running about palm springs as well that has a lot of recommendations as well.

Supper Vid ED - thanks Pardon me - that would be SUPER


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Here is a couple of short drone videos I took while at Sam's Family Spa a while back. It'll give you a so so look at the RV park.

Drone vid of Sam's

Sam's drone vid #2

Never stayed there but here's an excellent review on Sam's Family Spa in nearby Desert Hot Springs. Read the related entries on this area that she wrote about to give you ideas on what to do, etc......

https://wheelingit.us/2014/12/11/settling-in-amongst-the-palms-desert-hot-springs-ca/

For class A rigs, Outdoor Resort Indio and Motorcoach Country Club are among the absolute best parks in the country. Priced Accordingly. Outdoor Resorts Palm Springs (in Cathedral City) is at most a half notch lower and also very pricy, but does allow 5th wheels and larger trailers. Next on my list would be Shadow Hills RV park and Emerald Desert. That being said, there are a couple of dozen others, maybe not as nie, but probably cheaper. Just don't go too cheap, as you might find yourself in a much less than desirable area. It might be best to reserve a night of two and then look around if you don't want to commit to one of my listed, higher cost, parks.

When visiting the wife's parents we stay here...

Sam's Family Spa

It's OK nothing too fancy but the hot spring hot tubs are wonderful. It is also in Desert Hot Springs not Palm Springs.