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Rainbow Basin Natural Area

You'll want to bring plenty of water, but there's no nicer place for a desert hike than Rainbow Basin. The multi-colored canyons and indigenous wildlife of this designated Natural Area are best taken in on a walking tour.


 The Basics

Location: 8 miles north of Barstow
Difficulty: Easy
Intermediate
Camping Info: Camping at Owl Canyon Campground for $6. Bring water.


 Directions to Trailhead

    From Barstow
  • Take First Avenue north from Main Street.
  • Take a left on Irwin Road.
  • Continue out of Barstow and watch for the sign for Rainbow Basin.
  • At the sign, turn left on Fossil Bed Road and follow the signs to Owl Canyon Campground.





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