It’s time to start thinking about camping season in Southern California — everyone’s favorite time of year. Whether you enjoy pitching a tent and camping old school style or you have a recreational vehicle with all the conveniences of home, you’re going to love this unique campground in SoCal that combines all the joys of camping and all the fun of touring a nearby ghost town. I think this might be my new favorite on my camping list.
Most people think of heading to Calico Ghost Town in Southern California for a day trip, but did you know you could also turn it into a camping trip?
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Whether you travel with an RV…
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Or you prefer to rough it in a tent…
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The Calico Campground is the perfect spot to land for the evening.
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If you’re wondering where to find this campsite, it’s located at 36600 Ghost Town Rd in Yermo, CA right next to the ghost town. If you’ve ever driven along Highway 15 and spotted this sign on the side of the road you were only a short drive from this SoCal adventure.
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The camping facilities are clean, quiet, and offer electricity and showers. But the best part? This campsite provides easy access to one of the coolest ghost towns in SoCal.
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And guess what? If you stay at the Calico Ghost Town campground it covers the cost of admission to enter the ghost town. Just one more reason to turn this day trip into an overnighter.
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Calico Ghost Town is one spot in SoCal that everyone should experience once.
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This old mining town will take you back in time as you stroll down the restored main street designed to look and feel just like it did in the 1800s.
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You’ll find all sorts of shops and attractions at Calico that will take the entire day to explore.
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There’s even an old cemetery that might just give you the goosebumps.
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And if you’ve ever wondered what a schoolhouse looked like back in the 1800s you’ll get a chance to see one in person as you tour this historic town.
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Last but not least, don’t forget to snap a few pictures while you’re here. There are definitely some memorable storefronts that provide a great backdrop for a photo.
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Don’t you just love camping season!? If you enjoy camping and you also love touring ghost towns, then this spot should be at the top of your SoCal camping list. To get more information about this campground or to make an online reservation, just head to the San Bernardino County Parks website.
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For more ideas on where to camp in Southern California, you’ll find some great rustic SoCal campsites here and some luxury “glamping” spots right over here.
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