RV travelers pulling utility trailers or large rigs find straightforward access at this established campground, located about three-quarters of a mile from I-15 in Barstow. The park accommodates RVs up to 45 feet with full hookups including 30 and 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections at each site.
Sites sit on gravel pads with concrete patios, spaced tightly but with adequate separation between units. Large trees provide shade throughout the property, which opened in 1948 according to longtime visitors. The campground stays notably quiet despite Barstow's reputation for train noise, with the distance from the interstate helping buffer road sounds. Staff escort campers to their assigned spots and assist with hookup connections as needed.
Full-time residents occupy some sites alongside overnight travelers, creating a mixed community atmosphere. Basic amenities include aged but clean restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, and a dump station, though campers report being directed to the Flying J south of town for water tank fills and waste dumping. WiFi reaches throughout the property with strong signal strength even at sites furthest from the office. Michelle M. notes "just woke to a lovely quiet morning here at Shady Lane" after an overnight stay.
The campground accepts Good Sam discounts and allows pets, making it a practical overnight stop for travelers heading to or from Las Vegas and Southern California destinations.
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Location
RV ParkShady Lane RV Camp is located in California
Directions
From jct I-15 & Old Hwy 58: Go 1-1/2 mi W on Old Hwy 58, then 1/2 block S on Soapmine Rd.
Address
36445 Soapmine Rd
Barstow, CA 92311
Coordinates
34.9118183 N
116.98836382 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 4/20/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 4/20/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 4/20/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 4/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 51 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 1 hr 56 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 2 hrs 14 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 2 hrs 33 min from Oxnard, CA













