Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

WiFi

Cable TV

Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Barstow Calico KOA Journey serves as a welcoming high-desert oasis for travelers navigating the vast landscapes of Southern California. Located in the quiet community of Yermo, this park offers a blend of **scenic desert vistas** and modern conveniences. Unlike a typical roadside stop, it captures the rugged spirit of the Mojave while providing a comfortable sanctuary. It acts as a gateway for those transitioning between the bustling coast and the inland wonders of the Southwest.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Positioned conveniently near the junction of **Interstate 15 and Interstate 40**, the park is easy to access for cross-country travelers. The surroundings are defined by the stark beauty of the Calico Mountains and the historic legacy of **Old Route 66**. Guests can enjoy wide-open skies that offer stunning sunsets and stargazing opportunities away from city lights. The location feels remote yet remains close enough to the service hubs of Barstow for any necessary supplies.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The park is designed to accommodate a variety of rigs, featuring **spacious pull-thru sites** that are big-rig friendly. During the warmer months, the swimming pool provides a much-needed respite from the desert heat. Travelers with pets will appreciate the dedicated **KampK9 dog park**, allowing four-legged companions to stretch their legs. Other notable features include a seasonal cafe, a well-stocked general store, and on-site mini-golf, ensuring that guests have everything they need for a relaxing stay.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>The primary draw for many visitors is the **Calico Ghost Town**, an 1880s silver mining town located just minutes away. The park even offers a seasonal shuttle to this historic site, making exploration effortless. For those interested in quirky roadside history, **Peggy Sue's 50's Diner** is a must-visit nearby landmark. Nature enthusiasts can head to the Mojave National Preserve to see unique geological formations and desert flora, or visit the nearby Barstow Station for a unique shopping experience inside vintage railcars.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This KOA is an ideal match for **history enthusiasts** eager to step back in time at the local ghost town. It is equally suited for families who need a reliable home base with engaging activities for children. Because of its strategic location, it is a top choice for **long-distance road trippers** looking for a safe and amenity-rich environment to recharge before continuing their journey. If you value a mix of desert exploration and dependable service, this park fits your travel style.</p>



Barstow Calico KOA Journey Yermo CA is a family-friendly campground located in the Mojave Desert of California. The campground offers a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, hot tub, playground, and a general store. There are also a variety of activities available, such as fishing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The campground is located near the historic Calico Ghost Town, which is a great place to explore and learn about the area's history. The campground is also close to the Mojave National Preserve, which offers a variety of outdoor activities.

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Barstow Calico KOA Journey

Discover Barstow Calico KOA Journey in Yermo, CA. This high-desert park offers big-rig friendly sites, a swimming pool, and a shuttle to Calico Ghost Town.

Barstow Calico KOA Journey | Yermo, CA

We are camping in an RV this Barstow/Calico KOA is a very well maintained and the staff is great! The pool is awesome and our grandkids loved it!  It's 106° today

As a solo adventurer safety, comfort, aha moments are all very important. KOA/Calico covered every single one.

The one thing that has me coming back over and over is also the excellent customer service.

Amanda is incredible, professional, knowledgeable and friendly.

Amber is also very professional and funny and friendly.

Dale and Eieden get you taken care of on any issue you may encounter and so very helpful.
All of them make what KOA excellent service is all about.

Pool, and a spic spam laundry room!               MsBananaBoogie

Really cool KOA spot (even though it's kind of in the middle of nowhere)! There's a nice little pool area and game room, great for families traveling! The restrooms are very clean. The small convenience store is cash only, but has basic necessities and even some souvenir items.

All level gravel roads and sites. Nice sandy dog park. Lots of different types of sites. Some had gated area, some shady, full hookups or partial hookups, also tent sites and cabins. Nice big laundry room, but only 1/3 of machines working. Nice game room and playground. Pool not open when we were there, but looked nice.

We stayed here several years ago and hated the place. Despite that bad experience circumstances forced us to stay here again. We were pleasantly surprised at the improvements! This KOA is neat and clean with numerous amenities. I’d give this place a 5, but the freeway noise is bothersome.

I am leaving this review as a last resort to share our experience and to warn other travelers.

This RV park is conveniently located between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, which was the reason for our one-night stay. During this trip we visited multiple states and stayed at several RV parks (including other KOAs), and unfortunately this was by far the worst experience.

We arrived in the evening and picked up our envelope with check-in instructions. When we got to our assigned spot, we discovered that garden maintenance had left a sprinkler permanently attached to the water supply. It was bolted on and required a wrench to remove, so we couldn’t connect our RV. We checked other sites (all occupied) and noticed they had split adapters to allow both the sprinkler and the RV hookup, but ours did not. As a result, we had to spend the night with no water - unable to use our kitchen or bathroom.

The next morning we reported the issue at checkout. The staff member said the manager was not in, but she would make a note for maintenance and told us to call after 1 PM to speak with the manager directly. For several days we tried calling. Most of the time no one answered, and when they did, we were told the manager wasn’t available. After about four days, someone finally told us the manager was in but “on a break” and asked us to call back in five minutes. We did, only to have a woman answer, claim she wasn’t the manager, insist the manager wasn’t in at all that day, and dismiss our issue by saying there were no reports of water problems. When I pressed further, she became hostile and hung up on me. When I called back, she was even ruder.

We eventually contacted KOA corporate. Unfortunately, they told us each location is independently managed and there was nothing they could do beyond forwarding our complaint to the owner. We never received any follow-up.

If we wanted a night without water, we could have stayed at a Walmart parking lot and saved $80. Instead, we paid for frustration and disrespect.

Avoid this KOA.

We got caught in a thunderstorm and just wanted a safe place to stay the night in our vehicle. Lady told us there were two open tent sites that people had demanded refunds for that night because they were too wet for tents, and yet she wouldn’t sell them to us. We had to stay in a random parking lot in our car because she wouldn’t let us pay her for a plot of safe dirt for the night. Not chill. She kept saying “I wouldn’t recommend. I’m not giving you it”. Well I wouldn’t recommend this place either Candace. Life hack: don’t go here

We stayed in the campground for overnight. Staff was nice. Restrooms and shower room not clean, ladies restroom 3 showers, one out of order, handle broken on first one I went in, so one shower working and faucet was leaking,  mensroom only had one toilet not broken. Larger washing machine was out of order, couldn't wash my bedding. We paid the most we paid for any coming spot from Ohio to California the last 2 weeks, and this was the worst one. Not impressed with this KOA at all, had much higher expectations of a KOA campground.

It’s a solid, practical stopover: great hookups and helpful staff make it easy when you're passing through. The amenities are a nice bonus, especially if you're camping with kids or pets. But if you're after peace and quiet—or shaded, spacious sites in a scenic setting—it falls a bit short. The traffic noise and desert exposure reminded me it’s more of a functional RV park than a dreamy campground.

Great RV park for a visit to Barstow.  The Calico ghost town is just up the road.  Pilot with RV pumps is adjacent.  The park has some shaded spots available.  Good for an overnight or longer if you plan on visiting the Barstow area.

A great overnight stop. Well maintained. Good playground for the kids. Well-stocked store. Easy access from the highway. Would definitely stay here again if we needed a place for a night.

Beautiful campground although we visited in April which is spring in Barstow which in turn means dust storms. Three times across country and this is the first time we ever experienced something like it. Just crazy. Locals walking around like absolutely nothing was happening, lol. In the morning thankfully the dust cleared out and I walked around the campground to find it a very beautiful spot. We would definitely go back although I'm not quite sure I would do it in April.

This is a wonderful KOA. When we checked in the woman who helped us was friendly, knowledgeable, provided helpful information. Will definitely stay here again. Our spot provided a bench, table and seats with a good view.

The best place to stop between Bakersfield and Vegas. They have so many activities for the whole family. The little store has a wide assortment of dry goods, gifts, rv needs and ice cream

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