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Calico Ghost Town Campground
Overview
Overview
Calico Ghost Town Campground offers a unique camping experience set against the backdrop of a historic 1880s silver mining town. Operated by San Bernardino County Regional Parks, this destination provides a blend of rugged desert atmosphere and living history. It is a popular spot for those seeking to immerse themselves in the Old West while enjoying the convenience of established camping facilities within the arid landscape of Southern California.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in Yermo, CA, the campground is located just off Interstate 15 in the Mojave Desert. This convenient highway access makes it a frequent stop for travelers traversing between Southern California and Las Vegas. The site is surrounded by vast, open desert vistas, offering incredible stargazing opportunities and a quiet, remote feel despite its proximity to the main thoroughfare. Visitors often appreciate the dramatic mountainous backdrop that frames the historic town site.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground is designed to accommodate various camping styles, ranging from tents to larger RVs. Key features include full hookup sites with water, electricity, and sewer, alongside more rustic options for those seeking a primitive experience. Guests have access to shared restrooms and shower facilities. The park also provides communal fire pits, picnic tables, and a designated dump station to ensure a comfortable stay for travelers on longer desert road trips.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The primary draw is the Calico Ghost Town itself, where visitors can explore preserved buildings, take a ride on the Calico & Odessa Railroad, and tour the Maggie Mine. Beyond the town, the surrounding desert landscape invites hiking and photography enthusiasts to explore the rugged terrain. During cooler months, the area is perfect for mountain biking or simply relaxing by the campfire while listening to the sounds of the desert night.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is ideal for history buffs and families looking for an educational and interactive weekend getaway. It serves as an excellent base for road-trippers who enjoy thematic, outdoor-focused travel. Those who prefer a resort-style RV park with luxury amenities may find it more rustic, but for adventurers who appreciate the charm of a living museum and authentic desert tranquility, Calico Ghost Town remains a standout choice for an overnight stay or a multi-day retreat.
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Reviews
John Bacon
Good place, has restrooms and showers. And full hook ups. Everything closes by 5 pm, so not much to do there after 5Pm but just relax. The ghost town opens at 9 am, and being at the campground you have free admission to the Ghost Town. Have to pay $5 to tour the mine, $5 to pan for gold, its actually pyrite, $8 train ride, ans $5 for the mystery shack. The train is paid for separately at tge train. All other you can buy at the attractions. $ 5 EACH or $13 to do the pan for gold, mine tour, and mystic shack. Mystic shack is highly recommended. Can't remember the gentleman's name, have roman numerals tattooed under his eye, but really a great host, great customer service, excellent attitude. And funny. He was the best there at Calico.
kendra ribeiro
Such a wonderful experience to revive a city brincando back the way people lived in 1882 from 1942. Their houses, school, restaurants and mines. To improve the experience, in my opinion, they could include thematic musics and speachs to co.pose a soundtrack. It would be amazing!! But it is just a sugestion, the place is amazing anyways.
Pablo Gamez
We stayed on ohv side of the campground. It's nice to have full hookups we you come back from riding. The weather was nice. Love going in to the ghost town still haven't had the chance to eat anywhere in the town but they seem to have a couple of places you can get something to eat. My only complain was that the quiet time was not enforced but it was a holiday weekend so it is what it is. Been there another time and it was pretty quiet not as busy as memorial weekend. The kids had a great time they can't wait to go back an explore some more of the trials.
drew steele
We've stayed here before. It's everything we needed. Last time this was our destination. The reinactments were fun. The town is kept alive thru the care of the passion of the people. Cheers to those who find the value in Calico California. I do. Thank you also to San Bernardino County. There is a little t to see here. We enjoyed Calico just passing by MTNCLAN
Tangii Crain
Such a nice day! We looked online before stopping here on our way to visit family in OC, but we were still very pleasantly surprised by this place! The walking was nice, the shops were fun with very friendly people working inside. We ate at the Burger place at the top of the walk, the burgers were pretty good but the view was fantastic! There was a great, light breeze... Perfect lunch! Exploring was nice too. We didn't do the mine or the train because we were running low on time, but we spent a leasurely 3 hours walking, exploring, shopping and lunching. What a great little place!!!