Ghost Town
San Bernardino County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Silver-rush mining town (founded 1881) in the Calico Mountains of the Mojave Desert, later restored and operated as Calico Ghost Town Regional Park by San Bernardino County. California Historical Landmark #782 and California’s official Silver Rush Ghost Town; original and reconstructed streetscapes, mine tours, and museum exhibits sit a few miles north of I-15 between Barstow and Yermo.
| Region | San Bernardino County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 34.9489, -116.8650 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1881 silver boom |
| Landmark | CHL #782 |
| Access | Paved (Ghost Town Rd from I-15) |
| Manager | San Bernardino County Regional Parks |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.