Open
— Open year-round, first-come first-served. No advance reservations accepted. Camping fee is $6 per night.
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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