Places of Interest in Newberry Springs

Newberry Springs is a unique desert community with lots of interesting places to see. Browse through the articles below to see different places of interest to go out and discover on your own.

Afton Canyon

Often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the Mojave”, Afton Canyon is a colorful, steep-walled canyon that was created by a massive flood nearly 18,000 years ago. Today, the Mojave River continues to carve the canyon ever deeper but […]

Amboy Crater

Combine this hike into the center of a volcanic cinder cone, along with a road trip over a desolate stretch of old Route 66 and you’ll enjoy a full day of desert exploring. If you like being far away from populated […]

Calico Mountains Dirt Road Adventure

The Calico Mountains near Barstow offer a treasure trove of hiking and opportunities for exploring back roads, along with unusual geologic formations and classic California mining history. Best known for the Calico Ghost Town, not many people are aware of […]

Camp Cady

Long before the first Caucasian settlers in the Newberry Springs area arrived, a small fort was established in 1860 to defend wagons traveling a series of historic roads from attacks by Native Americans. Camp Cady was short-lived after the aggressions […]

Daggett

For those that enjoy rich and intriguing Mojave Desert history, Daggett is a must-see stop. Located eight miles east of Barstow and eleven miles west of Newberry Springs, the town is easy to access if you’re near either place or […]

Geocaching in Newberry Springs

Geocaching is a worldwide tech-adventure treasure hunt. Our Newberry Springs, California area is populated with several types of “placed” geocaches. Most find it can enhance traveling by adding a bit of Sherlock Holmes-like mystery solving, with brain teaser twist. You […]

Mojave National Preserve

As Route 66 meanders through the Mojave Desert, it passes within an hour’s detour of two national parks: Joshua Tree and Death Valley. Another “almost” national park, the Mojave National Preserve, butts right up against Route 66 and is another […]

Movies Filmed Around Newberry Springs

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Newberry Springs Driving Tour

This tour guide will take you on a driving route through a unique community in the heart of the Mojave Desert, known as Newberry Springs. What makes this community special are the many sights and attractions to see along this […]

Pisgah Crater

Pisgah Crater, sometimes referred to as Pisgah Volcano, is a small volcano known as a cinder cone that has been heavily mined for its unique materials. It also has the largest concentration of lava tubes (caves) in California. Pisgah Crater […]

Pistachios of Newberry Springs

In California, Modesto is known for its colorful almond groves, Indio for its International Date Festival, and of course Gilroy for garlic. Here in Newberry Springs, we’re known for our pistachios, as showcased in our annual Pistachio Festival that occurs […]