Corn Springs Campground - Desert Center, California

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Price: $10 or less
Address: Unknown Coordinates: 33.625381, -115.325676
Site Type: Bureau of Land Managment Status: Official
Open Dates: Year-round Max Stay Length: 14 Nights
Road Type: Dirt Miles to Paved Road: 10
Number of Sites: 6-15 Max RV Length : Unknown
Contact Email: Contact Phone: (760)251-4800
Website: www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/palmsprings/corn_springs_campground.html



This week's weather forecast for this location.
Fri
Clear
High 82° F
Low 52° F

Sat
Mostly Sunny
High 67° F
Low 50° F

Sun
Mostly Sunny
High 61° F
Low 49° F

Mon
Mostly Sunny
High 61° F
Low 49° F

Camping Fee:
$6/night

Nine camp sites including one group site is available with tables, grills, potable water, and shade ramadas. Handicap accessible vaulted toilets are also available in this campground. The 10 miles of gravel road to the springs from I-10 is very rough: average speed about 12 MPH.

The Corn Springs Campground is located deep in a canyon of the Chuckwalla Mountains, and is situated by a stand of more than 60 native California fan palms. This oasis supports abundant wildlife and is an important stopping place for migratory birds. Corn Springs was a major occupation site of prehistoric Native American Indian groups. The petroglyphs at Corn Springs are one of the finest examples of rock art in the Colorado Desert. They display a wide variety of elements and cover a long time span, with the earliest petroglyphs dating as far back as 10,000 years. In addition to being a route for Native American Indians moving east and west, Corn Springs was used by the Chemehuevi Indians who moved into California about 1,100 A.D. These Native American Indians lived in harmony with the desert ecosystem, utilizing many of the native plants.

Corn Springs also has a 1/2 mile interpretive trail that can easily be hiked in tennis shoes. The hike is divided into eleven stops with different vegetation, wildlife, and cultural attractions at each stop. Although an interpretive trail exists to revel the natural history of this area, sightseeing, photography, watchable wildlife, and horseback riding can also be enjoyed.

Nearest Services
The nearest facilities are located in Desert Center which is 17 miles north of Corn Springs and Chirico Summit which is located 24 miles northwest of Corn Springs Campground .

Safety
Although this campground is open year round, it is best to visit during fall and spring months. Temperature extremes are a well known desert hazard. Always inform someone as to where you are going, your route of travel and when you expect to return and carry at least one gallon of water per person per day on your trip.

Campground Rules
NO SHOOTING OR HUNTING ALLOWED.
Camp in designated spaces only.
All pets must be on leash within the campground.
Quiet hours are between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Build fires only in fire pits and stoves.
No plant or wildlife collecting in campground or oasis.

Directions:
Two-wheel drive passenger vehicles can reach the campground. From Interstate 10, take the Corn Springs Exit and turn south. At the end of the road take a left. You will see the sign of Corn Springs Campground. The campground is located 10 miles from Interstate 10.

For more information contact:
Bureau of Land Management
Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office
P. O. Box 1260, 690 W. Garnet Avenue
North Palm Springs, California 92258-1260
(760)251-4800


Amenities:
- Drinking Water
- Restrooms
- Fire Ring
- Picnic Tables
Activities:
- Hiking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
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One Comment about “Corn Springs Campground”

  1. This is a nice spot. Very scenic, and the petroglyphs are beautiful.


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