Calico was developed in 1881 during the largest silver strike in California. Located at the side of towering King Mountain, the town was named for the variety of colors in the mountain that were “as purty as a gal’s calico skirt.” Calico boomed during 1881-1896; but the end came to the silver rush in 1896 and by 1904 Calico had become a ghost town.
Today the historic silver mining town lives on as one of the few original Old West mining camps. One-third of Calico’s original structures still stand; the remaining buildings have been carefully reconstructed to capture the Old West spirit. Walk Main Street and experience the life of the townspeople; see the blacksmith shop, the old school house, and do a little gold panning of your own.
Tour Maggie’s Mine and visit the Mystery Shack, a tilted house that let’s you observe water running uphill. You can take a ride around town on a narrow gauge mining train.
Main Street is lined with mercantile stores – from the General Store to the Apothecary. Be sure to pick up a souvenir for family and friends back home.
Stay with us awhile. Calico provides full and partial camping hook-ups, camping cabins and bunkhouses located at the base of town.
LIVE A PART OF HISTORY AT CALICO GHOST TOWN
- Shops and restaurants open daily from 9:00-5:00
- Maggie’s Mine open every day 10:30-4:00
- Gold Panning open Fri-Sun only 10:30-4:00
(closed Mon-Thur)
- Mystery Shack open Fri-Sun only 10:30-4:00
(closed Mon-Thur)
Due to the historic nature of the town, not all areas are ADA accessible.
*CAUTION: The mines in the Calico area are extremely hazardous and must not be approached for any reason!
| Daily Admission |
| Adult | $6 |
| Children (6-15) | $3 |
| 5 and under | FREE |
| Special Events | SPECIAL PRICING |
| CAMPING FEES PER NIGHT |
| Non Hook-up | $25 |
| Electric Only | $28 |
| Electric & Water | $29 |
| Full Hook-up | $30 |
Cabins*
*$25 deposit required | $38 |
| Bunkhouse* (min. 12) | $60 |
| Each Additional Guest (max. 20) | $5 |
| *$50 deposit required
Mini-Bunkhouse*
Sleeps 6, w/ kitchenette, private bathroom/shower
*$30 deposit required
| $80 |
Prices are subject to change.
NEW TO CALICO!
Starbucks Coffee NOW AVAILABLE Exclusively at: Calico Sweet Shoppe
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Seattle’s Best COFFEE available inside: The Calico House Restaurant and Old Miners Cafe.
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