Conveniently located midway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the Barstow / Calico KOA provides easy access to many desert attractions and activities. Use the free shuttle to visit one of the area’s ghost towns and a former 1880s silver-mining town that’s now a regional park. Calico Ghost Town hosts six festival weekends each year, including Civil War reenactments and an October “Ghost Haunt.” Enjoy the nearby desert museum, go rockhounding at Mule Canyon or shop at two factory outlet malls. Off-road enthusiasts can ride at Stoddard Valley.

The campground features 70-foot pull thrus with dividing hedges, free cable and Wi-Fi and tent sites. Cool off in the family pool, open March 1 to November 30. The pavilion/meeting room can accommodate your group events.