PRICING - This particular RV park is pretty pricey, we paid $6 per night to stay here. If your a senior citizen then it's $3 per night. LOL!! CAMPING - The camping is very good for what it is. This place is set up for "Dry-Camping" and it's great. This location is run by the BLM and it's actually really nice. Each camp site has a table and a fire pit along with a structure that will provide shade. RESTROOMS & SHOWERS - The restrooms look really nice from the outside, new building and the construction is nice however don't let that fool you. There are no showers and the toilets are ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!! Dirty, smelly and full of bugs. If you have to go potty use your own rig or go out in the desert. THINGS TO DO - Depending on the weather because it gets really hot here and it gets really cold herww we. We took walks and explored the local train tracks. There are two very old train bridges right near the campsite and we watched the trains go by a dozen times each day. We also went down and watched all the trucks cross the river. The campsite is located near the end of the Old Mojave Trail so lots of 4 wheel drive keeps and trucks come out of the canyon and cross the river. And last but nit least we explored Afton Canyon and the old Mojave Trial. We actually went and visited the Lava Tubes, the Mail Box, The Travelers Monument and the old train station out on Cima Road. OTHER CAMPERS - We have never seen any other campers other then a guy that took a nap in his car. CUSTOMER SERVICE - There really isn't any customer service. You drop your cash in a metal box and that's it. We did watch the video and then printed the fire-pit permit so I guess someone might stop in and ask for it but we never saw anyone that worked for the campsite or the BLM. OVERALL "5 STARS" At the end of the day this is a really nice BLM park and it's a great place to camp as long as your self contained. The train tracks are very close to the campsite and it's really fun listening to them go back and forth. Lots of wildlife so keep an eye on your puppies and Afton Canyon is beautiful. WARNING!! The road in and out of the campsite is usually maintained and is passionless if your driving a Class A, Class C and or if your pulling a 5th wheel or bumper trailer. We were in a 31' Toy Hauler and had 4WD so we were fine. If it was raining I think the trip out might be challenging so make sure your keep in eye on the weather. read more

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I stayed there with some friends after finishing the Mojave Road (east to west). It's the desert so May-September expect high temperatures, bugs, and a scorching sun. The trains are super cool, the scenery is beautiful and it's pretty chill. The sites are also huge: you can cram 5 trucks into one spot without trying too hard and still have room for tents. If I was in the neighborhood and it wasn't mid-summer I'd definitely stop by again. read more

Afton Canyon Campground - The train trestles there in the background have freight trains rolling through every half hour or so: it's actually really peaceful. - Campgrounds Near Me

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This is a great desert campsite, only 4 miles off interstate 15. It has meager facilities but enough to fulfill your basic needs: -picnic tables -vaulted toilets but no plumbing -a spigot for water at the entrance to the campground Cell phone reception is very spotty but if you hike up one of the hills surrounding the campsite or drive back up the road a bit, then you can get a good line-of-sight signal to a tower for voice and data. The 4-wheel drive through the canyon is very beautiful. You can drive parallel to the railroad tracks and on the dry Mojave River. Eventually you'll pass an old mining facility and then find the dirt road Basin Rd which will take you back to the freeway (the route is visible on Google Earth). We visited in late spring which is very hot, only stayed one night. Better to go in early spring or winter months. Beautiful dome of stars in the evening if the moon is below the horizon. read more

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Our family had been planning on going on a camping trip for some time and I had seen this campground on several websites. We finally got our schedules synced up so we could take a 3 day weekend and make it happen. It just so happens that weekend fell at the end of June when it reaches triple digits in the Mojave and it's usually before noon. Sweltering daytime temperatures aside it is a great, remote campsite. Pit toilets, fire pits and bbq pits, large sites and potable water (near the front of the campground across from the registration kiosk). There are regular freight trains making their way through the canyon and crossing the Mojave River on a 1938 steel bridge near the campground but it didn't wake us up when they passed at night. There is abundant wildlife because of the surface water in the river and in the short time we were there we saw several families of Bighorn Sheep watching us from the tops of the canyon, kangaroo rats will come out after dark and scurry around the campsites looking for seeds, they are fun to watch as they hop around like, well, kangaroos. There are also plenty of bugs so prepare accordingly. The summer is a bad time, although less crowded time, to camp in the desert. Spring and early fall are much more comfortable weather wise. I recommend this campground. read more

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We made a quick stop here to check out the Mojave river that runs above the ground in this area. We were lucky to observe the train passing by. It was incredible. While hot in middle of summer, this place is definitely a great secluded spot for camping during other seasons that aren't scorching. It's a great quick stop o. The way out to Vegas. Definitely will be back to stay overnight and check out the slot canyons. read more

I have been here many times; the place is amazing! Lots to explore down and up the canyons. It is even better if you know the history of the canyon, pre-history, historic, and modern, so that all the features tie in together and make sense. Water spigot, pit toilets and camp spot shades are on site. Not the best location to train watch as the UP trains here are sporadic; The BNSF line to the south is far better plus has double tracks with many 'double trains' coming through. However, the trains are pretty quiet and do not detract from the camping at Afton. It is $6 a night, though I notice many folks never pay. Please pay as the small amount helps fund the BLM to take care of these parks. It is not too crowed either, though there is some highway traffic that seems to make its way down just to utilize the pit toilets. read more

This place is not too far from Barstow ,CA on I-15 freeway. Drove into the campground to check it out. Weather was very nice during the Thanksgiving weekend. Each spot is nice. It comes with a picnic table, a BBQ pit with a grill for bond fire and BBQ. There is a bathroom for everyone to share. The road is dirt and gravel. Its nice on a dry windless day. Part of the dirt road was flooded but we saw someone driving through the muddy water. I think the road crosses the river. Campers bring their dogs. Someone did mention that there are cayotes at night This site is near a train track. Good for taking pictures during the sunset because part of the clouds turn redish during a sunset. If I come back, I would bring lots of water, food, some woods for BBQ pit. Just my not liking dust in my face. Need a face mask in case wind picks up the dust. read more

This is a very beautiful place , even more so when there are no crowds. It's one of the few places where the Mojave River flow is above ground so there is a lot of wildlife to see. At dawn and at dusk the sun paints the mountains and makes them look like huge murals. This is not a place to come and meditate because the Union Pacific Railroad runs pretty much through the campsite. It's a great attraction for kids, but keep an eye on them. If you like to take pictures of the trains then this is the place to be. There does not seem to be a lot of train traffic so keep that in mind. I know BLM website says that this place is carry in carry out and also it says that there is no water, however when I arrived in December of 2014, there were trash cans At each camping site and there was a spigot from which one could draw potable water. There is a market at the highway exit for this campground however all they carried was ramen noodles and bottled water and the prices were jacked up; I decided to head towards Barstow to get the essentials. It's six dollars a night and you put your money in an envelope which slides into a pipe which goes into the ground. Here's a tip: don't try and sleep under the stars. You are staying at a place where there is water in the desert. When I woke up my sleeping bag and sleeping pad were soaked with condensation...use a tent. read more

Stayed here a night in September and loved it. Listen and watch the trains roll by. Limited to no water here, so pack plenty. Good sites and covered picnic tables. Outhouse restrooms. Lots of 4x4 trails to explore. Remote and tucked away. I like it here! read more