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	Corn Springs Campground       33°37'34''N  115°19'33''W Elevation 1609'
		Palms around the springs	Indian Petroglyphs	Topographic map of area Click to enlarge for printing.
	Access:	Two-wheel drive passenger vehicles can reach the campground. From Interstate 10, take the Corn Springs Exit and turn south. At the end of the road take a left. You will see the sign of Corn Springs Campground. The campground is located 10 miles from Interstate 10.
	Facilities:	9 sites, tables, grills, potable water, and shade ramadas.
	Season:	Open all year, but BLM advises against camping in full summer.
	Fees:	$6.00 camping fee exists for this area.
	Nearby Hiking Trails:	Corn Springs also has a 1/2 mile interpretive trail that can easily be hiked in tennis shoes. The hike is divided into eleven stops with different vegetation, wildlife, and cultural attractions at each stop.
	Nearby 4x4 Trails:	Tony Huegel mentions Corn Springs Road (C061) in his wonderful book, California Desert Byways. He advises that driving past the campground, veer left past the nature trail. The road continues past Aztec Well, where the road heads almost due west. Another 2.5 miles will bring you to a flat, open spot at the base of a hill where you can turn around.
	Comments:	Corn Springs Campground is located deep in a canyon of the Chuckwalla Mountains, and is situated by a stand of more than 60 native California fan palms. This oasis supports abundant wildlife and is an important stopping place for migratory birds. Corn Springs was a major occupation site of prehistoric Native American Indian groups. The petroglyphs at Corn Springs are one of the finest examples of rock art in the Colorado Desert. They display a wide variety of elements and cover a long time span, with the earliest petroglyphs dating as far back as 10,000 years. In addition to being a route for Native American Indians moving east and west, Corn Springs was used by the Chemehuevi Indians who moved into California about 1,100 A.D. These Native American Indians lived in harmony with the desert ecosystem, utilizing many of the native plants. Be sure to continue down the wash to Little Chad mine and mill site. The old cabin, mine and millworks are a 'must see' part of this trip.
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	Managing Agency:	Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
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