town.calico [ghost town]

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

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

recreation:

back roads

camping

hiking

horseback riding

shopping

sight seeing

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Mojave National Preserve

Death Valley National Park

Calico Ghost Town Regional Park

Lane House & Museum

Yarrow Ravine Rattlesnake Habitat Area

calico [ghost town] campgrounds

Calico Ghost Town Campsites
BLM Camping Barstow
Calico KOA Campground
Mojave Narrows Regional Park
Owl Canyon Campground BLM
Kelbaker Road Primitive Camp

description:
Ghost town restored in 1951 by Walter Knott (of Knott's BerryFarm fame). Later donated to San Bernardino County in 1966. Cafes, shops, saloon, walking tours. 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
Yermo

local links:

Calico Town (OPEN 9-5 daily)
36600 Ghost Town Rd Yermo, CA 92398
760-254-1123
https://parks.sbcounty.gov/park/calico-ghost-town-regional-park/

California Ghost Towns
Mojave Desert RV Camping
Peggy Sue's 50's Diner
Kelbaker Road Mojave
Kelso Dunes Mojave

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town.calico [ghost town]