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Calico [Ghost Town]

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Calico is the tourist-trap ghost town in all of California. Bodie may be well known, but Calico takes the cake on amount of visitors, admission fees, shopping, restaurants, entertainment & tours. Imagine of a Hollywood set with a touch of theme park. Family fun is here! The location is easy to get to - on your way to or from Las Vegas. Weekends can be crowded & best time to visit is morning.
elevation: 3300' population: 12 zip code: 92398

Desert

terrain:
desert mining - mountains, canyons & cliffs

location:
San Bernardino County
East of Barstow
off Interstate 15, exit Ghost Town Rd

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recreation:

  • Back Road Exploration
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Rides
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
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    parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

  • Mojave National Preserve
  • Death Valley National Park
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    Calico Campsites
    BLM Camping Barstow
    Calico KOA Campground

    		 tent camping

    description:
    Ghost town restored in 1951 by Walter Knott (of Knott's BerryFarm fame ). Later donated to San Bernardino County in 1966. A living museum complete with a school house, train rides & dramatic re-enactments. Perfect family stop. Lots to see, do & learn about for the kids.

    nearby towns:
    Nipton
    Barstow
    		local links:

    Calico Town
    36600 Ghost Town Rd Yermo, CA 92398
    760-254-2122
    800-TO-CALICO
    http://www.calicotown.com

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