Calico
Silver Rush Town
State: California
County: San Bernardino County
Founded: 1881
Abandoned: 1907
Peak Population: 3,500
Calico was a booming silver mining town that produced $86 million in silver ore. When silver prices crashed in the 1890s, the town emptied. Walter Knott (of Knott's Berry Farm) purchased and restored the town in the 1950s. It is now a San Bernardino County regional park.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Fall-Spring
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2-3 hours
Quick Facts
- $86 million in silver ore
- Restored by Walter Knott
- California's Official Silver Rush Ghost Town
Location
Address: Calico Ghost Town, Yermo, CA
Coordinates: 34.95, -116.8667