The Barstow/Calico KOA in Yermo sits in high desert country between the town of Barstow and the old mining ghost town of Calico, making it a solid base if you’re road-tripping through San Bernardino County with your dog. The campground gives you actual options for how you want to camp: spacious 70-foot pull-through sites with full hookups and dividing hedges for privacy, deluxe cabins if you want a roof over your head, or tent sites if you’re going simpler. Everything comes with free cable and WiFi, which is genuinely helpful when you need to handle work or just decompress after a long drive.

What matters most if you’re traveling with a dog is that this place actually welcomes them. There’s real space here—not just a small “pet area” but room for your dog to move around without feeling cramped. Walking trails wind through the property, so you’re not stuck just taking your dog to a designated corner. The central restrooms and showers have been recently remodeled, which makes a difference when you’re camping for a few nights.

The location works well if you’re exploring the Mojave Desert region. Calico Ghost Town is about twenty minutes away if you want to check out some California history, and the desert landscape around here has its own appeal—wide open and stark in a way that’s different from coastal camping. It’s the kind of place where your dog can actually decompress from car time, and you can sit outside in the evening without feeling rushed to move on.

If you’re stopping here for a night or two while passing through or staying longer to explore the area, the campground handles both scenarios without pretense. Just check their website or call ahead to confirm pet policies for your specific accommodation type, since those can vary slightly between the different site and cabin options.