Established Camping
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
Location
Calico Ghost Town is located in California
Address
36600 Ghost Town Rd
Yermo, CA 92398
Coordinates
34.94412598 N
116.86682955 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
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
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 2 hrs from Los Angeles
- 2 hrs 5 min from Bakersfield
- 2 hrs 11 min from Las Vegas
- 2 hrs 41 min from Oxnard