Owl Canyon Campground

Fire pit, covered picnic tables, vaulted toilets, $6/night, on top of being a rockhounder’s paradise, Owl Canyon/Rainbow Basin definitely has my heart from here on out. The campsites themselves are well kept, bathrooms are clean enough, never ran out of toilet paper, and there’s no strong odor. There is a hiking trail attached to the campground and it starts at the very end of the drive through the grounds. I would also highly recommend taking a car and driving just a hop and a skip over to explore the Rainbow Basin scenic drive and also do the hike that has the slot canyon, it’s so much fun.

​If you're looking for a perfect, almost-free Mojave desert escape with jaw-dropping views and reasonable amenities, this is it. For the low nightly rate, this scenic camping experience offers unbeatable value. ​The Landscape: The rock formations are the star! Located right next to the Rainbow Basin Natural Area, the colored canyons and hills are spectacular. They offer fantastic hiking and photography opportunities, especially at sunset. ​Access & Vibe: The access road is a washboarded dirt path (slow down and take it easy), but the trade-off is total peacefulness once you arrive. You are far enough off the highway for amazing quiet and dark skies, but still a short drive from Barstow if you need supplies. ​The Value: $6 PER NIGHT! First-come, first-served sites come with picnic tables, f

A hidden gem. Each site has a shaded picnic table, a cement grill, and a fire ring with an adjustable grill. Plenty of flat space to pitch a tent or park an RV. Vault toilets (I was here during the shutdown so bring your own toilet paper) limited running water. Stunning views, amazing trail head, and only $6!!! Late October the weather was absolutely gorgeous.

Loved this campground! $6 a night. Spacious spots. Stayed here with my truck and 27 foot trailer. No issues driving around and maneuvering. Plenty of places. It was quieter during the week and got busy on the weekends. I was here during October for 3 nights and weather was great except for 1 day/night, wind gusts got up to 50mph, some neighboring tents didn’t look so good so check the weather before coming.

Very quiet. $6 per night. Clean restroom and shaded sites with bbq and picnic tables. 21 is in the far back and isolated. Keep it clean.