Newberry Mountains

The Newberry Mountains are a desert range southeast of Barstow, CA, about 4.1 miles off the old road. They lie in the Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County, with historic Route 66, Interstate 40 and the town of Newberry Springs running along their north side. For drivers heading toward Barstow, the range is a prominent part of the southern skyline.

What is Newberry Mountains?

The Newberry Mountains are a range in the Mojave. The Rodman Mountains lie to their southeast, and the Ord Mountains lie to their southwest.

Visiting Newberry Mountains: tips

There are no facilities, so enjoy the view from the road and pull fully off before stopping. The site of the former CACTUS telescope is about 9.1 miles away, Liberty Sculpture Park about 11.3 miles, and Calico about 14.3 miles off.

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Where to eat near Newberry Mountains

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  • Bagdad Café near Barstow, CA
    Diner & restaurant

    Bagdad Café

    Barstow, CA · 5.6 mi from Newberry Mountains

    A desert café in Newberry Springs, right on the old road through California's Mojave Desert.

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Newberry Mountains with the 6 closest stops and a place to eat (fork and knife). Tap a marker for details.

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CACTUS

Yermo, California · 1.6 mi from Route 66

The site of a desert solar plant turned telescope near Daggett, demolished in 2009.

Art & landmarks

9.1 mi from Newberry Mountains

Liberty Sculpture Park in Yermo, CA

Liberty Sculpture Park

Yermo, California · 3.7 mi from Route 66

An outdoor sculpture park in Yermo honoring victims of communist regimes, with a focus on China.

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11.3 mi from Newberry Mountains

Calico, California

Calico

Calico, California · 6.1 mi from Route 66

An 1881 silver boomtown near Barstow, restored by Walter Knott and now a county park with mine tours.

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14.3 mi from Newberry Mountains

Desert Discovery Center in Barstow, CA

Desert Discovery Center

Barstow, California · 0.6 mi from Route 66

A Barstow desert-life center that shows the Old Woman Meteorite, second largest found in the country.

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18.6 mi from Newberry Mountains

Mojave River Valley Museum

Barstow, California · 0.7 mi from Route 66

A member-supported Barstow museum tracing the Mojave River valley from early peoples to the space age.

Museum

18.7 mi from Newberry Mountains

Barstow Harvey House, California

Barstow Harvey House

Barstow, California · 0.4 mi from Route 66

Barstow's 1911 Santa Fe depot and Harvey House, home of the Route 66 Mother Road Museum.

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19.1 mi from Newberry Mountains

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