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Calico Ghost Town

Calico Ghost Town, near Yermo, California, is a unique campground that offers a blend of history and outdoor adventure. With sites that accommodate tents, RVs, and cabins, it’s a solid choice for those looking to experience the charm of a ghost town while enjoying the great outdoors.

The campground features full hookups and clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate. One camper mentioned, “The bathrooms were clean and maintained,” while another highlighted the reasonable price for a full hookup site. The nearby ghost town is a major draw, providing a fun and interesting place to explore right from your campsite.

For those who enjoy hiking, there are trails nearby that lead to scenic views and historical sites. Campers have noted that the area is great for OHV camping, making it a popular spot for off-road enthusiasts. While some sites can feel a bit snug, the overall atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, perfect for families and groups looking to make lasting memories.

Description

County

Calico is an old West mining town that has been around since 1881 and was abandoned in the mid-1890s after silver lost its value. The town that once gave miners a good living lost its hustle and became a “ghost town.”

Walter Knott purchased Calico in the 1950’s architecturally restoring all but the five original buildings to look as they did in the 1880’s. Calico received State Historical Landmark 782 and in 2005 was proclaimed by then Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to be California’s Silver Rush Ghost Town.

Today, Calico is part of the San Bernardino County Regional Parks system, which is visited by people from across the country and from all over the world. Along with its history and attractions, Calico Ghost Town has shops, restaurants and offers camping, hiking and off-roading.

Fee Info

Camping – RV Fee $30/night – no hookup $35/night – partial hookup $40/night – full hookup

Senior, Active Military & the Disabled Camping discount:  Sunday-Thurs. ONLY – RV Fee $25/night – no hookup $30/night – partial hookup $35/night – full hookup

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Location

Calico Ghost Town is located in California

Detail location of campground

Address

36600 Ghost Town Rd
Yermo, CA 92398

Coordinates

34.94412598 N
116.86682955 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Oct. 19, 2024

halloween event

Great camping site during halloween event. Very kid friendly. There were free balloon twisters, pumpkin craving, arts and crafts, toss games. We enjoyed the train ride. it was about $5 per a ride. Campsites were dirt roads. we had electric hookup. Dump station was easy to access and water/trash located next to it. No fees for water and dump. Weather was perfect in mid 70's. Would definitely take the kids back again before they get older.

SiteD16
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jun. 7, 2024

Nice but small sites

I think I was lucky. There was myself and two others in the entire campground. Granted it was June and hot. The sites are ok. The electric and water worked. The bathrooms were clean and maintained. The shower costs $1.00 for 6 minutes. The water was pleasantly warm. The Ghost town is a fun place to walk through.

SiteA2
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Nathan S., June 7, 2024
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Nathan S., June 7, 2024
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Nathan S., June 7, 2024
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Reviewed Mar. 15, 2024

Good location awful camp site

We loved visiting calico ghost town! It was fabulous, but the two nights at the campground were rough. We stayed in the “O” section which I didn’t want based on the map but after we arrived, I’m glad we were in That section. The other side of the campground looked awful. Our sites were small but the main campsite area had lots that were Even smaller! I mean we had 10’ from the edge of our camper to the next camper. How do I know? Our 10’ awning was only an inch or two from my parents camper next door. The picnic tables were nice in our area but warped and awful in the main campsite area. The bathrooms were dirty. They didn’t stink but they don’t appear to clean anything. I brought Clorox wipes with me every time to wipe the toilets. There was no toilet paper in the bathrooms ever and the light are off at night but on during the day. Super helpful. I passed on the showers - didn’t even look at them based off the toilet area. The first night there was so many parties and loud drunks. It went on past midnight. The people next to us were loud and had apparently rented a trailer and had it swapped out for a new one at midnight and no one seemed to care about even attempting to be semi quiet for the neighbors. The second night was a Sunday. Everyone moved out and it was much quieter but early Monday in the am the trash picks up. I probably wouldn’t stay there again.

SiteO58
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Stephanie W., March 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Stephanie W., March 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Stephanie W., March 15, 2024
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Reviewed Jan. 21, 2024

Great campground

Reasonable price for full hook up - 40 dollars Amazing place, quiet, the ghost town was really a good surprise it s really interesting, nice hiking around. Definitely recommends

Sitea9
Month of VisitJanuary
Reviewed Jul. 2, 2023

OHV camping is terrific

Well no fault of this location, we planned this trip months ago, but unfortunately the ambient temps soared. Two huge AC units could only manage about a 20 degree reduction in 110 degree heatwave. Recommend this as a winter, early spring or late fall. OHV pull through site accommodated my 45 foot 5th wheel no problem. Upper campsite has full hook ups for small rigs but there is no cell service at upper camp. Aside from weather advisory, this is a spot I can see us coming back to during appropriate season ☀️🔥🔥🔥

SiteOHV #40
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by David R., July 2, 2023
Reviewed Apr. 28, 2023

Pleasant

Camping fees include access to the Ghost Town which closes at 5pm daily. It's a short walk up the trail from the campground. No need to drive around and park. On Easter they have an egg hunt divided by children's age groups, music, photos with EB, and other activities. Your camping fee also covers access to these type of special events. The largest full hookup site is likely #B18 and #B11. They seemed to have the widest parking area. I was able to work from this location using Homefi with no service issues on zoom calls.

SiteB13
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by April Y., April 28, 2023
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2022

Very close neighbors

Our campground loop was a loop with inner and outer paved driveways that allowed pull through set up. Site was gravel/dirt and not level but manageable. Bathrooms were in the center of the loop and had flush toilets and pay showers ($1 for 7 minutes).

SiteA10
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by James S., November 9, 2022
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2022

Large Camp and crowded

This popular camp has 265 dedicated campsites plus overflow parking. Trails and sights are right outside camp. Quiet. We parked in overflow because all sites were taken and it was still quiet! Will go back.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by K C., November 2, 2022
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by K C., November 2, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 21, 2022

Cabin at Calico

We arrived well after dark and the security folks helped us get into our cabin. Very nice staff. We stayed in one of the bunkhouse cabins. It had 2 sets of bunk beds (twin size) and a sofa (futon style) that was about the size of a queen. We had 2 cars and 2 trailers. Plenty of parking and I felt comfortable with our gear being safe outside. Small kitchen was perfect for our needs. We would recommend the cabin and we will definitely visit again to visit the ghost town.

Site6 person bunkhouse
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Jon L., September 21, 2022
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Jon L., September 21, 2022
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Jon L., September 21, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 16, 2022

Hot

Be prepared for the heat! Full hookup and decent cell service. No AC in the bathrooms so they were pretty uncomfortable, but they were clean. The ghost town was fun to explore and learn about. Basic food fare as well as local beers on tap. Our kiddos loved it!

Site21
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Sarah H., July 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Sarah H., July 16, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 8, 2022

Awesome family camp

This little gem is awesome. Spots are tight but the location close to the ghost town is a huge plus. Walk to the town and eat, shop, and experience the history. Also trails to old mines in the hills. Be careful. Lots of OHV traffic and Jeep use of these trails as well. VERY HOT in summer and little to no shade.

Site21
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by RYAN B., June 8, 2022
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by RYAN B., June 8, 2022
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by RYAN B., June 8, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 7, 2022

Great to see the old ghost town

We had site B4 fortunately we have a small rv with door on back of unit. You could not walk down either side of our site. Both sides had yellow poles and utilities. If our door was on the side wed have been stepping out over neighbors sewer hose and ducking to not hit their slide. Site was not level at all. Which was no biggie for us we come prepared. Picnic table was a joke it was all warped. B4 should NOT be a camp site. Bathrooms were not clean. All toilet seats were nasty, no soap for washing hands. Trash was all over the camp ground. No rules were being enforced. Atvs, (Atvs all over camp ground and up at the ghost town.) unleashed dogs, swimming pools at rvs?! (One up hill from us dumped pool and flooded 3 sites) Neighbor checked in at 11pm. Camp fires till midnight. We left camp ground one time to run errand and had to sit in a 40 minute line to get back In. If you camp here dont leave, there is no line for campers already checked in. Its one line that is for Ghost town and camp ground entrance. We have camped here since 2006 and boy has it gone down hill over the years.

SiteB4
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Time4Dirt , June 7, 2022
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Time4Dirt , June 7, 2022
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Time4Dirt , June 7, 2022
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Reviewed May. 12, 2022

Nice Campsites

If you will be camping with your off road toys, make sure you ask where you are allowed to camp. We made the mistake of not doing the research and had to move from one location to the other. The spots are nice, however they have a lot of trash that is left over from previous campers. There are dumpsters available throughout the camp ground.
Camping here allows admission to the ghost town, which was a nice area to explore.

SiteO9
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Alicia A., May 12, 2022
Reviewed Apr. 18, 2022

Cool little town

Fairly basic campground, not so great WiFi or cell coverage. Was great for a 2 night stay to see the town but that’s about as long as I would stay.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Cyndie W., April 18, 2022
Reviewed Mar. 27, 2022

Fun place to stay

Had a great time. Rode dirt bikes, explored Ghost Town and was able to take the pups on the little train! A bit noisy at night - lots of night riders coming and going even as late as 1am :(

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2022

Calico Ghost Town

Awesome! Gets windy, but so much fun with the kids, and the RZR.

Site15
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Matt D., January 11, 2022
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2022

Beautiful night sky

We rolled into camp around 9pm and was greeted by a security guard who kindly called the ranger who then took us to a campground. This was great since rolling in at night it’s not always fun specially when you have to drive around a campground you are not familiar with and find a spot.

The night sky was beautiful!! Definitely breathtaking and quiet! The next day we packed up and walked into the ghost town and enjoyed Taking a trip back in time

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Arturo C., January 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Arturo C., January 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Arturo C., January 9, 2022
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Reviewed Dec. 13, 2021

Good, could be even better

Dirt interior roads, including a dead end that was really a challenge to back and fill the trailer out of. Quiet at night once the off-roaders go to bed. Good hookups. Pretty easy walk to Calico Ghost Town, well worth the effort. We will probably be back.

SiteC13?
Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2021

Short and windy trip

Had a great time exploring the ghost town with my kids. I recommend doing the tour of the mine for a small fee. A lot was still shut down due to the pandemic. Super windy but we opted to stay in one of the small cabins. It was nice and clean. Bathrooms were also clean and well-maintained. It was an overall good, one-night stay vacation!

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Cantrell C., October 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Cantrell C., October 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Cantrell C., October 9, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021

Beautiful, really helpful rangers

We came in after dark and were escorted by the ranger to the campsites. It was really nice not having to fumble our way through the dark in a place we didn’t know with an RV. Very friendly, sites were easy to drive into and the location is gorgeous

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Apr. 28, 2021

Been coming here since I was a kid!

Absolutely love Calico and Ghost Town! There’s something for everyone. Explore the caves and tunnels, ride off road, visit the ghost town and shops or just hang around the campfire. I always look forward to our annual trips!

Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Nina F., April 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Nina F., April 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Nina F., April 28, 2021
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Reviewed Apr. 2, 2021

Small but Scenic Desert Campground

As other reviewers mentioned, most of the campground is tucked into a narrow sort of canyon just below the Ghost Town. Sites are tightly packed and simple but the proximity to the ghost town, nearby OHV trails, and the ability to walk up out of the canyon for views make this a great spot. There’s little in the way of privacy but being tucked into the canyon makes it all feel less crowded and more intimate than it otherwise might.

Reviewed Mar. 25, 2021

Great location, zero privacy

If you have to camp near Barstow, this is a good place for a week-day stay. Calico ghost town was a fun spot for our kids, not too busy on a week day in the spring though I’m sure it can be crazy (and hot) at other times. The campsites were hit or miss. We staid in a tent site which was tiny, right next to all the others, with no trees or vegetation for privacy, and no permanent fire ring or picnic bench. We walked around and some of the other RV sites are bigger and nicer. Classic desert views. I give it 4 stars for access to the ghost town and price.

Reviewed Mar. 9, 2021

Unique

Cool little campground. Spaces are typical desert with dirt, rock, and a few miscellaneous trees. Campground is in a narrow canyon. Clean bathrooms. The Calico ghost town is worth seeing.

  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Rich J., March 9, 2021
Reviewed Mar. 6, 2021

Wait till Post-Covid

I’d give this a 3 star during COVID but it’s probably closer to a 3.5 star post-COVID if not a 4* for kiddos!

The grounds themselves are OK; not much to look at. The bathrooms were old and a bit dirty. The ghost town is walking distance through a short cut or you can quickly drive over to the parking lot.

I wouldn’t recommended visiting during covid. There were only a few gift shops open. I just wanted to grab an expensive beer and sit outside on one of the patios and that wasn’t an option. Everything from the train to going into the mine was not available. Mostly understandable, but still, it would have been nice if there were socially-distanced, safe food or entertaining options. You can just walk around the town right now.

  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Corey O., March 6, 2021
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Corey O., March 6, 2021
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Corey O., March 6, 2021
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2021

Super cool little spot

Talk about good times!! Get dirty as you can and have a blast doing it!! Razrrrr city!! Super cool ghost town, and really family friendly! Clean bathrooms and well maintained. You can fill up your propane here and dump your rig if needed. This place has cool little mining caves and a cool train for kids to ride on. Somethings are locked down due to covid but this place isn’t shy of family fun! Really neat place! Bring your fire wood for a cool fire at night, if you don’t want to camp they do have cabins that are without bathrooms but shelter if you prefer. Also plenty of parking for your vehicles.

  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Brittney  C., January 26, 2021
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Reviewed Jan. 26, 2021

Good times and Good people

This little town is dope for sure... it's off the beaten path and it's one hell of a time boy!

Great for families for sure!!! Bathrooms could be a little improved but over a super dope place with plenty of history and cool stuff to get into!! It's a must you check it out! Stay a night or two and plan ahead because this place is always busy with people and sand toys!!!!

They do have a dump station and a propane area if you need to fill Up your tanks!!

  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Brittney  C., January 26, 2021
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Reviewed Nov. 13, 2020

So much fun

We stayed here with family who had an RV. At the time, we didn’t so we rented one of the cabins. They have bunks, a bed AC and heat and that’s it. Lol. You have to use the public restrooms and showers. It was raining and super cold when we stayed here but one of the days it cleared up and we walked to Calico ghost town. We had the best time exploring, shopping, eating at the restaurant, panning for gold, touring the mine. Super fun. We also enjoyed some off roading. Bathrooms were clean. Showers are run by quarters and were hot although the windows high above don’t close so the cold air was constantly blowing in. It made for an adventure that my daughter and I will remember for many years. Lol. I’d stay here again. It was fun.

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2020

Desert Fun

This Covid summer my family and I took two trips out to the Calico Ghost Town campground. The first was over Fathers day weekend and the second at the end of September. We had a great time despite the over 100 degree weather. Because there are so few people the wildlife is abundant. It was nice to take walks and hike the hills. The night sky is amazing (download the app that tells you what everything is, "star walk 2") your kids may have never seen the stars like this. Lots of places to ride OHV and great shooting in Mule Canyon. Caves to explore in camp and free admission to the ghost town.

Campground could use more trees but the showers and toilets are nice.

A great desert get away! ENJOY and please keep it clean!

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Jennifer G., October 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Jennifer G., October 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Calico Ghost Town by Jennifer G., October 27, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Calico Ghost Town have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Calico Ghost Town has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Calico Ghost Town?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Calico Ghost Town, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Calico Ghost Town have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Calico Ghost Town does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Calico Ghost Town?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.