Corn Springs Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come first-served. No advance reservations accepted. Camping fee is $6 per night.
Air Quality Alert issued April 9 at 12:59PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in Imperial Valley and the eastern portion of Imperial County. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...from 4pm today through 11 pm April 10 2026. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
About
Corn Springs Campground is located deep in a canyon of the Chuckwalla Mountains, about 10 miles south of Interstate 10. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management since 1968, this desert oasis campground surrounds a stand of California fan palms and supports abundant wildlife, serving as an important stopover for migratory birds. The campground features 9 campsites including one group site, all equipped with tables, grills, shade ramadas, and an accessible vault toilet. Potable water is available on-site. The petroglyphs at Corn Springs are among the finest examples of rock art in the Colorado Desert, displaying a wide variety of elements spanning thousands of years, with the earliest dating back approximately 10,000 years. Corn Springs was a major occupation site for prehistoric Native American groups and was later used by the Chemehuevi Indians who moved into California around 1,100 A.D. A half-mile interpretive trail can be easily hiked in tennis shoes. Additional activities include hiking to more remote destinations, sightseeing, photography, bird watching, horseback riding, and picnicking. The campground is accessible by two-wheel-drive passenger vehicles via a well-maintained 6.8-mile dirt road from Interstate 10.
Directions
From Interstate 10, take Exit 201 onto Chuckwalla Valley Road. Drive south to Corn Springs Road, turn right, and continue 6.8 miles. Turn right at the Corn Springs Campground sign in front of the oasis. Two-wheel-drive passenger vehicles can reach the campground.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| BLM_CA_Web_PS@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 833-7100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Corn Springs Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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