Very near and within view of The Burro Schmidt Tunnel
is another historic site.
Mark Aslin is the current site steward at Bickel
Camp. Mark has a lot of knowledge of the area having lived in
the canyon for many years as a younger man. He loves questions!
Please feel free to bring a donation of water, drinks,
fresh fruit, ice, propane, gas, batteries. We sure appreciate
it!
There is a lock box available for cash donations on
site, or please use Paypal by using the Donation link to the
left.
Every $5 really helps us save your California Histroy!
Bickel Camp is a very well preserved depression era
mining camp full of history and full of artifacts including Walt
Bickel's intact cabin. This museum in the desert is well worth
visiting.
With BLM and & claim owner approval, a caretaker
is living at Bickel Camp.
Because of this symbiosis Bickle Camp is protected
and maintained for desert visitors to learn from and enjoy.
Bickel Camp Tour Video
We need alternates for caretakers and we need future
Burro Schmidt Tunnel caretakers so we are looking for individuals
and couples who would be interested in caretaker/docent responsibilities
at these sites. If you are interested in finding out more about
this desert opportunity please contact us at the link to the
left.
