Corn Spring Campsite

Great spot for many reasons. It’s easily accessible, the dirt road access is well maintained. The petroglyphs are incredible, the oasis campground is scenic, the restrooms are clean, and there is excellent hiking right there. Don’t miss the old prospector cabin about a half mile up the road. There are remains of a gold mine about another mile further.

I picked this campground on a whim when plans fell through elsewhere. I wasn't expecting much, it's very secluded, it's 8 miles down a dirt road, it's an oasis? But this was a pretty excellent spot to camp a long weekend. There are 9 (10?) sites, about half are suitable for tent camping, the others dont really have level ground readily available. 3 sites have a canopy over the table, all sites had a fire ring and many sites had a BBQ platform. I saw everything from a Honda Civic, to a rented RV and a ~20ft trailer make it in without issue, so anything smaller won't have any troubles. There is limited water available, and only via a hand pump well. So bring your own. This is desert camping so plan water accordingly. There are 2 vault toilets available and they were probably the cleanest and best maintained ones I've come across. You are camping in a canyon so expect wind, but the scenery and surrounding area are fantastic. There is an easy .75mi hike to an old mining cabin, or plenty of trails to wander around.

So it’s kind of a mixed review. When I happened to get to the turn out road that leads to the path of corn Springs, I feel like more signage should be there. The path is a dirt road. Rocks fully there. If you are driving at night —- BEWARE!! Go super slow! You could easily damage your car. I also feel like the campsite could use a basic near the well pump that is there. I mean I got lucky to bring my own bucket and bottle to store water. Otherwise it’s a hassle. Btw —- there is ONLY1 pumpkin there for water. The bathrooms are clean but are simply a hole with a toilet seat above. Also be prepared for wind! And campgrounds have a fire pit bin

Definitely visit here! It's a wonderful, quiet place to reflect and be one with nature. Be sure to bring plenty of water and a four-wheel drive vehicle with some ground clearance. The camping spots are semi remote with vault toilets. The campground is clean and well-maintained, and they also provide small blocks of wood to use for your campfire. It'll cost you only $6 to spend the night. The petroglyphs are best viewed early in the morning when the sun is deep on the eastern horizon. I was the only human here during my visit and I had a wonderful time communing with nature. If you sit still long enough, the desert wildlife will flutter and crawl by for your enjoyment.

I'm giving this 5 stars for what it is, which is desert camping. Honestly, I'm not a big desert person so in the grand scheme of my personal preferences I'd probably give it more of a 3, but as far as desert camping goes I have no reason to give Corn Springs any less than a perfect score. It's secluded (VERY secluded), clean, has toilets and a water pump (not to be trusted for drinking), and the surrounding area is well-preserved nature. Aside from ancient petroglyphs and an abandoned miner's cabin nearby, there is very little trace of civilization, which is what I look for in camping because otherwise it just feels a bit like run-of-the-mill homelessness. The 8 miles from the highway to get to the oasis may not seem like much, but take it easy on the sharp rocks. We made the trek with a Honda Fit and had no problems, but needed more patience than you might be prepared for when you're so close but still so far from setting up camp after a long drive (I assume it will have been a long drive from wherever you're originating because it's in the middle of literal nowhere). So by all means, camp in Corn Springs, enjoy the gigantic starry sky at night, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and don't get killed (because come on, it seems like a place where getting killed wouldn't be a huge surprise)!