Corn Springs Campground
The Corn Springs Campground is located deep in a canyon of the Chuckwalla Mountains and has a $6.00 per night camping fee. Situated adjacent to a stand of California fan palms. This oasis supports abundant wildlife and is an important stopping place for migratory birds. Wheelchair accessible. Corn Springs was a major occupation site of prehistoric Native American Indian groups. The petroglyphs at Corn Springs are one of the finest examples of rock art in the Colorado Desert. They display a wide variety of elements and cover a long time span, with the earliest petroglyphs dating as far back as 10,000 years.
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Amenities & rules
| Stay limit | 14 Day Camping Limit |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
The campground is located about 10 miles from Interstate 10. Two-wheel-drive passenger vehicles can reach the campground. From Interstate 10, take Exit # 201 onto Chuckwalla Valley Road. Take Chuckwalla Valley Road south to Corn Springs Road. Turn right onto Corn Springs Road and drive 6.8 miles.
| Nearest town | Palm Springs, California |
| Coordinates | 33.6262° N, 115.3265° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Teserra Outdoors ↗ | 48.2 mi |
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Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness, which overlaps Chuckwalla National Monument.
- inChuckwalla Mountains Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 99,548 acres
- inChuckwalla National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 739,119 acres
- 8.8 miJoshua Tree Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 595,364 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Corn Springs Campground?
No. Corn Springs Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How long can I stay at Corn Springs Campground?
14 Day Camping Limit
Is there cell service at Corn Springs Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Corn Springs Campground?
Palm Springs, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Corn Springs Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wiley's Well Campground (26.9 mi, first-come), Coon Hollow Campground (27.4 mi, first-come), and Cottonwood Group (29.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby