LDMA - Duisenburg Gold Mining & Campground has sites available for Instant Book. When you select Instant Book, your reservation will be automatically approved.
Any non-Instant Book sites will still require campground approval.
Get ready to create new memories that will last a lifetime. Bring the family and experience a unique gold prospecting adventure in the heart of Southern California Gold Country. Perfect for the seasoned gold miner and first-timers alike, you're sure to catch Gold Fever while discovering your gold in this historic gold region.
When visiting Duisenburg's 160 acres, you will enjoy the open space where you can choose where to set up your camp. All sites are in close proximity to the Duisenburg Club House, Shower and of course Gold Panning area. With more than 160 acres of desert to explore, Duisenburg has been a favorite prospecting destination for more than 40 years. Your adventure awaits.
Never panned for gold before? Metal detect for treasure and gold? Learn how to find gold pockets and how to process material and get your gold! Lost Dutchman's host numerous events a year where you, your family, and friends can participate in a "gold adventure!"
Need an escape from camp? Bring your ATV/UTV as there are several miles of road and trails to explore and enjoy the beautiful desert terrain.
Options | Starting Daily | Starting Weekly | Starting Monthly | |
Dry Camping Sites | $15.00 | $105.00 | Choose Your Site |
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Duisenburg Camp Staff reserves the right to limit additional vehicles per campsite. All vehicles must display a valid Duisenburg Camp parking permit. A vehicle without a proper parking permit is subject to tow at owner's expense. Vehicles must not block the road or adjacent campsite(s). Speed limit is 5 MPH. Including all ATV's/UTV'S. Dust Rules Apply.
Duisenburg Camp Staff reserves the right to limit additional vehicles per campsite. Day or night visitors must register at the Duiseburg Camp office.
Parents are responsible at all times for their children's safety and behavior. Please supervise small children in showers and restrooms, and do not allow children to play in the roadway.
Laundry rooms are open 24 hours a day subject to change by Caretakers. Please do not hang clothes on lines or trees at campsite.
All pets must be registered with the Duisenburg Camp Office with current rabies certificate on file. Animals must be kept on a leash at all times and may not be left unattended at campsite. Animals may not be tethered to camp utility fixtures, picnic tables, trees or fences. Animal waste must be picked up by the pet owner anywhere on Duisenburg Camp property,
Facilities are available. Due to Board of Health Regulations, animals and the washing of dishes are prohibited in the restrooms. Please clean up after your self, thank you!
Personal charcoal and propane grills are permitted. See Park Map for hot coal disposal dumpsters. Do not put hot coals in garbage containers. Fireworks are prohibited on the Duisenburg Camp premises and on property.
Help us stay clean by depositing all garbage in the dumpsters located throughout Duisenburg Camp.
For after-hours assistance or security, please see Duisenburg Caretaker(s).
Trees, and the shade they provide, are an integral part of an enjoyable Duisenburg Camp experience. However, healthy and well-maintained trees pose a natural hazard of falling debris, such as leaves and branches, especially during windy and/or extreme weather conditions. We do not assume responsibility for these natural hazards or for any property damage, injury or other circumstances that may result. Please take this into consideration when parking in Duisenburg Camp and while enjoying the camp.
If your stay is shorten for any reason, and you paid for a discounted daily rate, you will be re-rated to the daily site fee and charged accordingly. You will also be charged a "Early Departure Camping Site Fee of $50.
Park management is not responsible for loss, damages or claims to property of guests due to fire, theft, accident or any other cause. The management also reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. Having in possession weapons such as firearms, knives, chains, etc. while outside a personal camping vehicle is not permitted on property. Duiseburg Camp closes certain sites and areas of property for landscaping and maintenance throughout the season.
Pets Allowed
Shower
Dirt Roads
Hike / Bike Campsites
Clubhouse
Community BBQ/Grill
Playground
Picnic Area
Back-in RV Sites
Dump Station
Fire Pit
Pet Friendly
Trash Service
Historic Sightseeing
Backpacking
Hiking
Hunting
Off-Roading/ATV
Scenic Drives
Wildlife Viewing
Big Rig Friendly
Family Friendly
Pet Friendly
Tent Camping
RVing
Extended Stay
Remote Work Friendly
Lost Dutchman's Gold Mining & Campground is located less than 20 minutes from Ridgecrest where there is all kinds of supplies, groceries and restaurants. Just over an hour north of Victorville, California along the 395 Highway.