Overnight lodging may be the required if you do not live in our vacinity. I have provided some camping and hotels for your reference.
1. ****Calico Ghost Town campground and cabins (Located at Calico Ghost Town and great deal!) is your best bet if you wish to visit Calico Ghost Town. Calico even has a bunk house for large groups! All cabins and camping sites have their own campfire rings. (800)862-2542 or http://www.calicotown.com for information.
2. KOA Campground (Just 3.5 miles away) (800) 562-0059 or (760) 254-2311
3. Oak Tree Inn (Just 3.5 miles away) and has a 24 hr Cafe. (760) 254-1148
Below are "some" of the Barstow, CA motels. Barstow is about a 12 minute drive from Calico Ghost Town.
4. Economy Inn, Barstow (760) 256-5601
5. Economy Lodge, Barstow (760) 256-2133
6. Holiday Inn Express, Barstow (760) 256-1300
7. Quality Inn, Barstow (760) 256-6891
8. Holiday Inn Express, Lenwood (760) 253-9200 (About 15 minute drive from Calico.)