One of the interesting things to see in Afton Canyon is the slot canyon called Spooky Canyon.  We tried driving there from the campground, but we found we would have to cross the Mojave River which is 40 feet wide and 14 inches deep here.  We met a BLM truck on our way back to the campground, and I asked about getting to Spooky Canyon from the Eastern entrance to Afton Canyon.  The BLM guys said they would drive us over there to show use the way.

20 minutes later, we were at the entrance to Spooky Canyon:

Spooky Canyon starts out fairly wide with 200’ walls:

After a bit the top of the canyon closes in, and flashlights are necessary to continue:

Looking way up, the canyon rim can only be glimpsed in certain locations from the bottom:

Eventually we reached a 30 foot waterfall.  Conveniently, a rope had been placed there to aid in climbing.  After giving it a couple test falls to make sure it was well secured, our son and I headed up:

After another 30 feet, we reached a 150 foot high climb, which we decided to forego:

Heading back down, the kids explored a side canyon:

Looking across Afton Canyon, we decided to explore the Southern rim:

The stone here is much softer, but there were some slot canyons here too:

On our way back to the RV, we passed a train:

We found an abandoned mine as well.  A plank road had been built though the mine:

The BLM guys told us that the signage was incorrect, and that only the canyon area is restricted for dispersed camping.  Rather than stay in what might be a crowded campground for the weekend, we hitched up and drove a half-mile to the canyon rim for dispersed camping.

Good Shabbos from Afton Canyon, CA!