Monahans Sandhills State Park
"Barstow residents can reach the park quickly for picnics, hiking, and desert photography. The park offers a larger outdoor destination than the surrounding rural communities."
Monahans Sandhills State Park features rolling dunes that can rise and fall with the wind, creating a unique landscape for outdoor recreation and photography. Visitors come for sandboarding, horseback riding, picnicking, and the quiet beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area
"Barstow is a major Mojave Desert hub, making it a convenient base for exploring Providence Mountains SRA and other desert attractions."
Providence Mountains SRA is home to the famous Mitchell Caverns and dramatic limestone formations. The park offers guided cave tours, hiking, and stunning views of the Mojave Desert landscape.