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Afton CanyonHome > Afton Canyon > Afton Canyon  Afton Canyon"s surface water makes it unique in the southern California desert. Known locally as "The Grand Canyon of the Mojave" for its dramatic geological formations, this is the only place where the Mojave River flows above ground year-round - providing significant riparian (riverbank) wildlife habitat amid the desert. Since prehistoric times, the natural bounty created by this water source has made Afton Canyon a focus for living things. Dense willows and cottonwoods shaded the river, and thickets of mesquite produced bean pods for food. The ponds, marshes and streams provided habitat for a wide variety of wildlife species. Directions: From Barstow, take Interstate 15 east for 35 miles. Take the Afton exit south. Drive south three miles on graded dirt road to parking area for the fully-developed Afton Campground. Visitor information is available at the campground and at all entrances into the area. Address: 2601 Barstow Rd. Barstow, CA 92311 Phone: (760)252-6000 Email: webbara@ca.blm.gov Maps: http://www.ca.blm.gov/barstow/afton.html Website: Afton Canyon Organization: BLM - Bureau of Land Management |
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