town.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.

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elevation: 3300'

population: 12

zip code: 92398

Desert

terrain:
desert mining - mountains, canyons & cliffs

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

recreation:

Back Road Exploration

Camping

Hiking

Horseback Rides

Shopping

Sightseeing

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Mojave National Preserve

Death Valley National Park

calico [ghost town] campgrounds

Calico Ghost Town Campsites
BLM Camping Barstow
Calico KOA Campground

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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