RVers can experience the landscapes of Southern California as travelers did on iconic Route 66. Today, the Historic Route 66 Needles To Barstow Scenic Byway crosses 150 miles of the Mojave Desert, offering views of undeveloped open desert expanses, just as road trippers would have seen in the heyday of Route 66. Just as then, Barstow is a welcoming stop in the sands. RVers and vanlifers will find a number of private RV resorts in the region, offering amenities like wifi, swimming pools, and full hookups. Surrounding Bureau of Land Management lands offer dispersed camping for dry camping. For a lusher environment, head further into the San Bernardino National Forest, where you’ll find campsites amid the pines as the elevation rises. Or, venture further south to find Joshua Tree National Park, which offers multiple campgrounds in the desert expanses full of giant rock formations and the park’s iconic trees.