Afton Canyon campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping

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Afton Canyon campground in CA

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22 mi from Fort Irwin

2.7 mi off I-15 (straight line)

Maps Reviews 1,506 ft

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Setting

Some privacy

BLM-managed primitive campground with 22 sites in the Afton Canyon Natural Area. Each site has a shade structure, table, fire pit, and grill. Vault toilets; piped water sometimes available but bring your own. $6/night, first-come, first-served, 14-day limit. Located 3 miles south of Interstate 15 near Barstow. Part of Mojave Trails National Monument; the Mojave River flows above ground here year-round.

  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mojave River runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Cave Mountain stands 2,103 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles northeast.

Climate averages

October normals 55–85°F, 0.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy

Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 99 of 100.

Tree cover0%30m sat. est.