Getting There: From the Los Angeles/Orange County/Inland Empire area¸ take your favorite route to Interstate 10. Head east¸ east¸ then east some more! Take the Corn Springs Exit (about 10 miles east of DesertCenter) (N 33 40.993’ W 115 14.803’) and turn right at the exit then a quick left onto Chuckwalla road (N 33 40.853’ W 115 14.626’). After about a half mile you will see the sign for Corn Springs Campground. Turn right onto the dirt road (N 33 40.538’ W 115 14.094’) and drive approx 7 miles to the campground which will be on your right (N 33 37.555’ W 115 19.482’)
The nearest facilities are located at Chiriaco Summit which is located 24 miles northwest of Corn Springs Campground.
Emergency Contact: Your trip leaders this month is Lee Alexander 951-551-9993
Important Phone Number: Palm Springs BLM SoCoast Field Office
1201 Bird Center Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-833-7100
Nearest Hospitals are: John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital 47111 Monroe St. Indio, CA92201 760-347-6191
PaloVerdeHospital 250 N. 1st St. Blyth, CA92225 760-922-4115
So Cal Camping Club
December 2013Camping Trip
Corn Springs Campground
December 13-15,2013
Latitude: N 33° 37.555’
Longitude: W 115° 19.482’
Elevation: 1,610’
Introduction:
Corn Springs Campground is located deep in a canyon of theChuckwallaMountains, and is situated by a stand of more than 60native California fan palms. This oasis supports abundant wildlife andis an important stopping place for migratory birds. Corn Springs wasa major occupation site of prehistoric Native American Indian groups.The petroglyphs at Corn Springs are one of the finest examples ofrock art in the Colorado Desert. They display a wide variety ofelements and cover a long time span, with the earliest petroglyphsdating as far back as 10,000 years. In addition to being a route forNative American Indians moving east and west, Corn Springs wasused by the Chemehuevi Indians who moved into California about1,100 A.D. These Native American Indians lived in harmony with thedesert ecosystem, utilizing many of the native plants. Corn Springs Campground is an area with beautiful views in a serenedesert setting. Corn Springs also has a 1/2 mile interpretive trail that can easily behiked in tennis shoes. The hike is divided into eleven stops withdifferent vegetation, wildlife, and cultural attractions at each stop. Although an interpretive trail exists to revel the natural history of thisarea, sightseeing, photography, watchable wildlife, horsebackriding, and geocaching can also be enjoyed. Further up the wash are several mines, cabins and springs for you4x4 explorers.
Campsite Amenities:
There are 9 sites including one group site that is available with tables, grills, limited potable water, shade ramadas, and vaulted toilets. Since the water is limited please bring plenty of your own.
The cost is $6 per campsite per night and you will be responsible for paying on your own with whomever you share the site with.
All pets must be on a leash within the campground.
This campground is accessible to all vehicles.
Every effort to verify the correct coordinates and directions has been made to assist your travel but it is up to each individual person to research and finalize their trip to their personal confidence level. Driving in primitive areas at night can be very difficult if one is not use to the wilderness roads.
As always we ask that you be self contained. This also includes checking the latest weather forecasts for updates not reported on brochures and asking for directions if you are uncertain of your location.
Weather:
Friday December 13th
Sunrise 6:38 am Sunset 4:34 pm
High: 62° F
Low 45° F
Saturday December 14th
Sunrise6:38 am Sunset4:34 pm
High 63° F
Low 46° F
Sunday December 15th
Sunrise 6:38 am Sunset 4:34 pm
High 63° F
Low 46° F