Owl Canyon Campground
Rainbow Basin Natural Area - BLM
Write a Review 28267 Rainbow-Basin Barstow, CA 92311 760-252-6000 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.0213, -117.0217
Overview of Owl Canyon Campground
Last Price Paid: $6
Reported by eastsidej on 4/3/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by DebbieM on 5/5/2023
Number of Sites 31
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 3,051 ft / 929 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 35 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Owl Canyon Campground 37 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 5/5/2023
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Last reported 4/3/2024
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Last reported 3/23/2024
“Nice Quiet Spot”
Reviewed 4/3/2024
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 27 |
| RV Length: | 13' (Travel Trailer) |
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One of the nicer BLM campgrounds I’ve stayed in with tables, shade structures, bbq, fire pits, and even a kids jeep structure. The roads in were in good shape too. Felt safe, quiet, beautiful spot.
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eastsidej would stay here again
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“Beautiful ”
Reviewed 3/23/2024
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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| Site Number: | 29 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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We arrived on a Saturday afternoon and found a number of sites open for our 25 foot trailer. Bring plenty of your own water as water is no longer available. The pit toilets were fine and clean, but bring your own toilet paper when using as the toilet near us had none. Each site comes with a fire pit, barbecue and covered picnic tabl... more
We arrived on a Saturday afternoon and found a number of sites open for our 25 foot trailer. Bring plenty of your own water as water is no longer available. The pit toilets were fine and clean, but bring your own toilet paper when using as the toilet near us had none. Each site comes with a fire pit, barbecue and covered picnic table.
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BelleandHerBeast would stay here again
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“Beautiful Views And Hiking”
Reviewed 5/5/2023
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 18 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We were here May 2, and the 3 miles in on dirt roads were already washboarded. We were hopeful after previous post but not the case. Not too bad at 5-10 mph pulling our 40’ 5th wheel. The almost empty mid-week campground, gorgeous hike right out of campground and the loop drive made it worthwhile! Bring your own water if in a bigger ri... more
We were here May 2, and the 3 miles in on dirt roads were already washboarded. We were hopeful after previous post but not the case. Not too bad at 5-10 mph pulling our 40’ 5th wheel. The almost empty mid-week campground, gorgeous hike right out of campground and the loop drive made it worthwhile! Bring your own water if in a bigger rig. They have trucked in water to fill jugs, but not RVs. It was a cool week and windy but we had a blast! There are outhouses, gazebos, tables, grills and fire pits.
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DebbieM would stay here again
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“This is a hidden gem”
Reviewed 2/11/2023
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | not sure |
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I'm glad I didn't read the reviews before coming here or I may have passed. The road here was a good dirt road. It looks like they graded it recently, so not a bad drive at all. Also, camp was really clean. That said, there weren't may folks here. One three other campers, so it felt as if we had this quiet place to ourselves. Wonder... more
I'm glad I didn't read the reviews before coming here or I may have passed. The road here was a good dirt road. It looks like they graded it recently, so not a bad drive at all. Also, camp was really clean. That said, there weren't may folks here. One three other campers, so it felt as if we had this quiet place to ourselves.
Wonderful canyon hike from the end of the camp and beautiful drives throughout this area. It is worth doing the loop through Rainbow Canyon.
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CarrieAnn would stay here again
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“Seems abandoned”
Reviewed 3/23/2022
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Filthy does not begin to describe it. There was no caretaker. The bathrooms had not been cleaned, like, ever. The entire campground was littered with dog feces. There was one guy sleeping in a car, and thankfully, two other jeeps parked there, or I would not have stayed. I think the BLM has abandoned this campground. Can't understa... more
Filthy does not begin to describe it. There was no caretaker. The bathrooms had not been cleaned, like, ever. The entire campground was littered with dog feces. There was one guy sleeping in a car, and thankfully, two other jeeps parked there, or I would not have stayed.
I think the BLM has abandoned this campground. Can't understand why no one else has mentioned this.
Stayed November 2021.
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“Four Miles of Washboard”
Reviewed 11/21/2021
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 21 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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Once you get there, it's a lovely scenic area. But there is no escaping the road in. It's just washboards, no clearance issue, but serious washboards you can't avoid. The picnic tables are covered which is a nice touch. As mentioned, water is limited so definitely bring your own as there may be none available.
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“Lovely site...once you get to it!”
Reviewed 4/3/2021
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
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Probably my fault, but even though this is BLM land, I expected since it was a campground it would be pretty easy to get to. While the road in is maintained (and better than other BLM sites we’ve been to!), it was a bumpy 4-miles in for us (that we just weren’t expecting)and a rock gave us a flat 3-miles in. BUT! All that being sai... more
Probably my fault, but even though this is BLM land, I expected since it was a campground it would be pretty easy to get to. While the road in is maintained (and better than other BLM sites we’ve been to!), it was a bumpy 4-miles in for us (that we just weren’t expecting)and a rock gave us a flat 3-miles in.
BUT! All that being said, even with the flat, we would come back. It’s a really pretty and quiet campground and the site is fairly level.
We have a 33’ travel trailer.
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ashleymanley would stay here again
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“Midweek peace, a great hike and some sonic booms!”
Reviewed 3/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 16 |
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Lots of reviews here, so I'll just add a couple of observations. Before you enter the official campground there was an area for equestrian use, a large area with horse corrals and outhouse. The campground was under used midweek. Most campers came in just for one night. Do be aware if you make the right turn to access sites locate... more
Lots of reviews here, so I'll just add a couple of observations.
Before you enter the official campground there was an area for equestrian use, a large area with horse corrals and outhouse.
The campground was under used midweek. Most campers came in just for one night. Do be aware if you make the right turn to access sites located there, you must cross a couple of small washes. We dragged on the first one coming and going, but it was worth the drag to get to site 16. Most sites can accommodate large rigs. Numerous clean outhouses, trash cans, ramadas and firepits.
Owl canyon hiking trail was fun, although you will need to do some boulder climbing if you want to do the entire hike. The hike goes directly up the canyon, don't be misled by all the trails heading off in all directions. We were a bit disappointed at the end, there was no fantastic view even if you hike further up the numerous hills at the end of the wash.
While we were there, there were probably 10 sonic booms (we assume). OMG, it was frighteningly loud and shook our RV!
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FourFeetFourPaws would stay here again
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“Loved this location! ”
Reviewed 12/27/2020
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 12 |
| Site Number: | 23 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We stayed at Owl Canyon from 11/29 to 12/11 and we will definately be back if we get the chance. This place is just beautiful. It's quiet, has nice big spots and each has a picnic table under a permanent shelter, a firepit and a grill. There is potable water brought in that you can get from several spickets in the park. There are also ... more
We stayed at Owl Canyon from 11/29 to 12/11 and we will definately be back if we get the chance. This place is just beautiful. It's quiet, has nice big spots and each has a picnic table under a permanent shelter, a firepit and a grill. There is potable water brought in that you can get from several spickets in the park. There are also trash bins that are bear proof.
There's a hiking trail and many other places to walk to view different parts of this crazy beautiful landscape. We also drove the Rainbow Basin road, that was something to see too! The stars are very visible from here, it's 20 minutes from town so you do get some light from the south but not enough to take away from the beauty of the night sky.
We had AT&T and Verizon service at our site but if you went 20 steps in either direction it was not usable. We also use a WeBoost. It was good enough for us to use for work which is a must for us.
The drive in is washboard but not any worse than other roads that we have taken to get to amazing spots. We drive a F-350 dually pulling a 35 ft fifth wheel and had no issues in or out and also no issues finding a spot. There was never more than 6 campers there while we were there. There were several class A's that came and went also.
The spots are very far apart as well. We highly reccomend this campground, especially if you enjoy silence and star gazing.
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“Gregat place for a few days”
Reviewed 11/20/2020
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
Overall Rating
Taken that you have something to do while around here this place is great. Inexpensive, clean, and did not look busy. A lot of sites can easily take rigs larger than 40'. Water is brought up here by truck every week, so don't count with much water and if the place is busy enough they may run out of the water. Verizon and T-Mobile ... more
Taken that you have something to do while around here this place is great.
Inexpensive, clean, and did not look busy.
A lot of sites can easily take rigs larger than 40'.
Water is brought up here by truck every week, so don't count with much water and if the place is busy enough they may run out of the water.
Verizon and T-Mobile working great
The road getting here is the only drawback... Terrible washboard and in some places no matter how fast or slow you go it will be a very bumpy ride.
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2624LuisNY would stay here again
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- recreation trail
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- trash
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