December 20, 2024

By theFUNnelCakeBlog | Dec 20, 2024
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Calico is an old West mining town that has been around since 1881 and was abandoned in the mid-1890s after silver lost its value. The town that once gave miners a good living lost its hustle and became a “ghost town.”


Walter Knott purchased Calico in the 1950’s architecturally restoring all but the five original buildings to look as they did in the 1880’s. Calico received State Historical Landmark 782 and in 2005 was proclaimed by then Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to be California’s Silver Rush Ghost Town.


Today, Calico is part of the San Bernardino County Regional Parks system, which is visited by people from across the country and from all over the world. Along with its history and attractions, Calico Ghost Town has shops, restaurants and offers camping, hiking and off-roading.


Due to the historic nature of the town, not all areas are ADA accessible. CAUTION: Mines in the Calico area are extremely hazardous and must not be approached for any reason.


Festival Admission

Adults:  $10 – $20

Youth:  $5 – $10

Under 3: Free


Contact the park for specific festival admission fees 760.254.2122


Calico Ghost Town Regional Park

36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo, CA 92398

909.387.2757


PARK HOURS

Open daily: 9 AM to 5 PM

Closed: Christmas Day

https://parks.sbcounty.gov/park/calico-ghost-town-regional-park/


Calico Attractions Information and Pricing:

https://www.calicoattractions.com/


The attractions are located within Calico Ghost Town, which is operated by San Bernardino County Regional Parks. There is an entry fee into the town, separate from the attractions. Visit www.calicotown.com for details and information.


The prices for the Maggie Mine Tour, Mystery Shack, or Gold Panning Adventure are each:


11 and over $4.50

5 to 10 years old $2.50

4 and under* Free

Free with paid adult


Package tickets are available for purchase at any of the 3 attractions and offer a great value. You pay once for the three attractions and save money. Packages include one tour through the Maggie Mine, Gold Panning Adventure and one Mystery Shack tour. Prices are:


11 and over $12.00

5 to 10 years old $6.00

4 and under* Free

Free with paid adult


The Calico Odessa Railroad prices are currently separate and are not included in the package.


11 and over $5.50

5 to 10 year old $3.00

4 and under* Free

Free with paid adult


All attractions accept MC, Visa, and Discover. Prices are effective for everyday the park is open-including special events and festivals.


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