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Calico Ghost Town

📍 Calico Ghost Town, 36600 Ghost Town Rd, Yermo, CA 92398, USA
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Quick Facts

Location
USA, Los Angeles
Category
Sightseeing
Duration
2-3 hours
Address
Calico Ghost Town, 36600 Ghost Town Rd, Yermo, CA 92398, USA
Coordinates
34.9484, -116.8646

Introduction

Calico Ghost Town is one of California's most famous ghost towns. In the Mojave Desert, this historic mining town features preserved 19th-century silver-mining buildings, unique Western frontier atmosphere and interactive activities — a nostalgic stop on the LA-to-Las Vegas drive. Founded in 1881 during the silver rush with about 3,000 residents and 500+ mines, it was abandoned after silver prices crashed in the 1890s. In the 1950s, Knott's Berry Farm founder Walter Knott purchased and restored it as a Western-themed park. Today visitors walk preserved 19th-century streets, visit a silver mine museum, ride a mini train, try gold panning and shooting. Mystery Shack (physics tricks) and Western shops complete the experience. Along I-15 between LA and Las Vegas — a perfect midway stop. Visiting for Western nostalgia in the Mojave Desert is a unique California frontier experience.

✨ Highlights

01
Western ghost town
One of California's most famous ghost towns — preserved 19th-century mining town.
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Gold panning
Interactive gold panning, prospecting and frontier shooting.
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Mojave Desert
In the Mojave Desert with unique desert frontier atmosphere.
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Midway stop
Perfect midway stop on the LA-to-Las Vegas drive.

🛈 Practical Info

→Midway stop：Ideal midway stop between LA and Las Vegas.
→Activities：Gold panning, shooting, mini train and more.
→Duration：Allow 2-3 hours.
→Combine：Combine with Las Vegas and LA road trip.
→Ticket Information：Buy a ticket.
→Transportation：By car (about 2.5 hours from LA)

💡 Tips

• Buy a ticket; ideal midway stop between LA and Las Vegas.
• Gold panning, shooting, mini train and more.
• Allow 2-3 hours.
• Opening, admission and activities are subject to the official notice.

FAQ

How much is the admission for Calico Ghost Town?

Buy a ticket.

Any practical tips for visiting Calico Ghost Town?

Buy a ticket; ideal midway stop between LA and Las Vegas. Gold panning, shooting, mini train and more.

How long should I spend at Calico Ghost Town?

A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.

Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.