Owl Canyon Campground (Rainbow Basin BLM)

4
Fossil Bed Road
Barstow, CA 92311

(760) 252-6000
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Park Features & Amenities

Camp Basics

Park Type:

Public

Sites:

31

Pull Through Sites:

No

Full Hookup Sites:

N/A

Pets Allowed:

Yes

Age Restrictions:

None

Extended Stay:

No

Shaded Sites:

No

Big Rigs:

No

Credit Cards Accepted: NA

Utilities & Amenities

Restrooms:

Yes

Recreation

Clubhouse:

No

Traveler Tips

*No dump facilities. Holding tanks can be emptied at facilities in the towns of Baker and Barstow.

*Due to recent vandalism to the potable water tanks, there is no water available in Owl Canyon Campground.

*PLEASE BRING WATER WITH YOU, as the water tank can run dry as it is used. There are also designated group campsites and an equestrian camp available by permit only.

*FOSSIL CANYON LOOP ROAD IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PASSENGER VEHICLES AND SHOULD NEVER BE ATTEMPTED BY MOTORHOMES OR VEHICLES TOWING TRAILERS.



Traveler Reviews


Karin and Tom
6 reviews
4

Review of Owl Canyon Campground at Rainbow Basin:

Outside of Barstow is a beautiful area of painted hills in the Mojave Desert. You have to drive a bit on a dirt road that has some washboard bumps (2-3 miles), and you will have to bring in all your own water, but you will find a large campground with play structures for children and large open sites with differing views of the desert beauty. There are pit toilets, but there isn't a dump station. The picnic tables are covered for shade, because it's dry and sunny here and there is no other respite.

We had hoped to stay two nights, but our weather app (yes, there was enough of a signal to look at weather forecasts) said their was a pending wind warning. Since we didn't want to get caught in a sandy, windy mess, we left early.

We want to come back and try out some of the hikes and definitely the scenic drive of Rainbow Basin.

$6 per night/ $3 for holders of the Golden Age Pass

Date of Stay:
 February, 2014