Calico Ghost Town Regional Park

Calico campground grows on you despite being rough around the edges. We usually use this place as a stop over while traveling the Interstate. Many families stay here as their destination. That would be a mixed bag. Sometimes it's quiet, and sometimes party central. There is no host and the Ranger only comes around to collect your money... more

We have stayed here 3 times, most recently just before NYE, 2018. Prior to that we used it as a night stop on our way to Arizona - a great spot to sneak out of work early and add a night to a trip. We had the dry sites sort of up a canyon - nothing to write home about. Dirt, with some sites right next to each other - like feet apart... more

We stayed in our trailer and our son stayed in a tent in the site next to us. The site we had only had power but we used the dump station to dump before we left. The site showers were free and close so the kids used those showers and we used our trailer shower. The ghost town is close and a fun way to spend a few hours during the day. ... more

When we first pulled in, it was a bit scary in that there was no one else here and you are pretty far off the beaten path. But as the afternoon progressed, many others started showing up. Decent place, and the sunset was very nice and when we met the Park Ranger he was very nice too! All and all, it was very nice and we enjoyed ou... more

We arrived at the gate just before 4PM. The door was locked and no one around. I drove to get some information and found two other units that had arrived shortly before me looking for any park representative. No after hours check in information. No map or facility information posted. There are 3 campground areas. A loop has full h... more

We stayed in the non-ATV loop so this review applies only to that area. The sites are in a loop around the large and well-maintained restroom/showerhouse. There is also a strange amphitheater thingy next to the building that dozens of kids chose to play on rather than enjoying the acres of open desert around the corner. Spaces h... more

We stayed in the A loop circle pull-through with full hookups. Admission to the Ghost Town is included in the camping fee. I tried to make a reservation a couple days in advance but the reservation period ends 5 days before your arrival date. I called and they said there were sites available so just show up. When I got to the gate to ... more

When my cousin was young, he would swat flies and then impale them on needles, posting them all around his room as a warning to other flies. That created a lifelong pursuit for me, one where I sought out the places with the most flies so that I might bask in their feces-laden feet and have them crawl into my beverages what I might ... more