Rainbow Basin/Owl Canyon Campground
Rainbow Basin/Owl Canyon Campground is a BLM campground in California.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 35.01237, -117.03859
- Activities
- Auto Touring, Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Environmental Education, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs, Photography, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 760-252-6000
About Rainbow Basin/Owl Canyon Campground
Overview Rainbow Basin Natural Area is an Area of Critical Environmental Concern with outstanding views and geological and paleontological features.. Many visitors come to see exciting multi-colored rock formations and walk the scenic canyons. A variety of desert adapted wildlife are found here, including the desert tortoise. Owl Canyon Campground is a first-come first-served campground with 22 campsites (no hookups). Campsites include a picnic table and a fire ring. Fee is $6.00 per night. There is a single tap centrally located for potable water that is brought in weekly by truck. It is advised to bring your own drinking water. There are vault toilets , but no dump facilities. Holding tanks can be emptied at facilities in the towns of Baker and Barstow. Please take all trash out with you. Permits are needed to remove fossils. If any are found, please leave them in place and notify the BLM Barstow Field Office at (760) 252-6000. Activities include hiking, camping, photography, sightseeing, and horseback riding. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return. Bring sufficient water, food, clothing, equipment, and first aid supplies for your activity. Rainbow Basin is a mix of public and private lands, including those held by the Southern Pacific Railroad. Respect private landownersґ rights. Land ownership status can be found on the "Cuddeback Lake" Desert Access Guide. These BLM maps can be purchased from any of the California Desert District BLM offices.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Main Street Gas & Mart · 43 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 637 designated routes (313 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owl Canyon Campground | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Shady Lane RV Camp, Barstow | RV park | 7.5 mi | — | — |
| Love's Travel Stop #374 | Overnight parking | 11 mi | — | — |
| KOA Campground Barstow | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Dispersed Camping | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
| NightJar Oasis | Private campground | 21 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.