Afton Canyon CG - Dunn, California
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(3 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5)
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| Address: Unknown | Coordinates: 35.039131, -116.382507 | |
| Site Type: Bureau of Land Managment | Status: Official | |
| Open Dates: Year-round | Max Stay Length: 14 Nights | |
| Road Type: Dirt | Miles to Paved Road: 3 | |
| Number of Sites: 16-29 | Max RV Length : Unknown | |
| Contact Email: webbara@ca.blm.gov | Contact Phone: (760) 252-6000 | |
| Website: www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow/camping.html | ||
This week's weather forecast for this location.
Mon  High 104° F Low 70° F |
Tue High 100° F Low 70° F |
Wed High 97° F Low 61° F |
Thu High 93° F Low 61° F |
$6 per night – 22 sites, first come first serve.
Located in the Mojave Desert @ an elevation of 1414′
Known locally as “The Grand Canyon of the Mojave” for its dramatic geological formations, this is the only place where the Mojave River flows above ground year-round – providing significant riparian (riverbank) wildlife habitat amid the desert. Since prehistoric times, the natural bounty created by this water source has made Afton Canyon a focus for living things. Dense willows and cottonwoods shaded the river, and thickets of mesquite produced bean pods for food. The ponds, marshes and streams provided habitat for a wide variety of wildlife species.
VERY hot in summer. Numerous hiking trails throughout the Afton Natural Area. This is a stopping point on the Mohave Road, a 150 year old pioneer trail from Barstow to the Colorado River.
Directions:
Take I-15 37 miles north of Barstow to Afton R. exit. Follow Afton Rd 3 1/2 miles to campground.
Bureau of Land Management
Barstow Field Office
2601 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311
Phone: (760) 252-6000
Fax: (760) 252-6098
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| Amenities: - Fire Ring - Picnic Tables |
Activities: - Hiking Trails - Wildlife Viewing - ATV Trails |
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Posted by hitekhomeless
on Apr 3, 2009
awesome campsite! went in the dead of winter (2nd week of january) and it was temperate during the day (mid 70s to 80s) and literally freezing (25-30 degrees) during the evening time.
the campground has around 20 campsites and two pit toilets.
there is a beautiful train bridge nearby and trains run all night BUT aren’t a bother at all! they’re actually quite beautiful and an amazing sight if you don’t get to see old-style trains too often (which was the case for me, being from L.A.).
a truly BEAUTIFUL hike can be achieved by walking under and through the first train bridge.
would come here again! definitely!