County of San Bernardino: Economic Development Agency

• Big Bear Attractions
• Big Bear Discovery Center
• Moonridge Zoo
• Big Bear Solar Observatory
• Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
• Lodging
• Lake Arrowhead Attractions
• Downtown Lake Arrowhead
• Lake Arrowhead Oktoberfest
• The Arrowhead Queen
• Concerts
• Star Gazing
• Accommodations
• Visitor Center
• Joshua Tree & Surrounding Communities
• The Mojave River Valley Museum
• Afton Canyon
• Mojave Road Historical Trail
• East Mojave National Scenic Area
• Rock Hounding in Barstow

• Calico Ghost Town Regional Park
• Lake Gregory Regional Park
• Prado Regional Park
• Moabi Regional Park
• Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park
• Glen Helen Regional Park
• Mojave River Forks Regional Park
• Yucaipa Regional Park
• Mojave Narrows Regional Park

• Follow a legendary route

• Go to the races

• Victoria Gardens
• Ontario Mills
• Tanger Outlet Centers

• Perfect weather year-round

Afton Canyon

Afton Canyon is located off interstate 15, about 35 miles northeast of Barstow. The Afton Canyon Natural Area is 42,000 acres. Today this unique spot in the Southern California desert is known as “The Little Grand Canyon” and is one of the only places where the Mojave River flows above ground year-round.

Many animals call this area home, including herons, egrets, prairie falcons, golden eagles, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, bobcats, tortoises, snakes, lizards and iguanas. The rare Vermillion Flycatcher and Summer Tanager have also been spotted in the canyon.

Visitors can camp, hike, backpack and ride horses in Afton Canyon.

The campground is located three miles south of the Afton exit on interstate 15.