Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Buckhorn
VISIT DATE: 06/26/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: La Canada
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In La Canada, CA, at the intersection of I-210 and Angeles Crest
Hwy. (State Rt. 2), take Rt. 2 east 34.3 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.4 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,500 ft.
This campground with a wonderful blend of different trees, mainly
large Jeffrey pine and cedar, is located in a cool and shady dale or
gentle canyon carved by a creek that meanders throughout the
area. The patches of fern and wildflowers, e.g., Shooting Star,
add to the character of this gorgeous campground, which is
particularly well suited for tent campers. A community fire pit
is available for groups to enjoy a few campfire stories. This is
a campground where the whole family can enjoy a "real" forest.
Although there are no grilles, each campsite has a fire ring.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Comments:
Open April 1 through November 15 (weather permitting)
NOTE: 2021, campground closed due to fire damage.
Contact ranger district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 34
Total Sites: 38
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 38
No. Grilles on Sites: 0
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 32'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Except for pop-up tent campers
and slide-ins, RVs are not recommended.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 12
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Buckhart Trail #10W02 (foot and horse) - 11 miles
accesses High Desert National Recreation Trail and Pacific
Crest Trail
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Chilao
VISIT DATE: 06/26/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: San Gabrield Mountains National Monument
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: La Canada
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In La Canada, CA, at the intersection of I-210 and Angeles Crest
Hwy. (State Rt. 2), take Rt. 2 east 25.6 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.1 miles to a "Y" intersection.
Bear left for Little Pine Loop or right, continuing another 0.6
miles to Manzanita Loop on the left.
NOTE: State Rt. 2, Angeles Crest Hwy., is a scenic mountain road
with views far beyond San Gabriel Mountains.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,500 ft.
The campground, 0.25 miles from the San Gabriel Wilderness, is
composed of two loops - Little Pine and Manzanita. Little Pine
loops through a stand of Coulter pine - big pine cones. Where
the pines thin out, large Manzanita bushes take over. Although
the camp sites among the Manzanita have little shade, they do
have privacy and vistas of the surrounding San Gabriel Mountains.
The Vetter fire tower can also be seen from some camp sites in
the Manzanita Loop. Manzanita has more double sites then the
other loop, although Little Pine's double sites have longer
parking aprons.
The Chilao Visitor Center is located 1.5 miles north of the
campground. It offers exhibits and information about the area,
campfire programs, and excellent bird watching opportunities - 10
species of the woodpecker alone.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through November 15 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day - single
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 83
Total Sites: 83
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 83
No. Grilles on Sites: 83
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 14
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Silver Moccasin (foot, horse, mountain bike) #11W06 - 58 miles
Trail accesses Pacific Crest Trail and is used by Boy Scouts
to earn Silver Moccasin Badge.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Coldbrook
VISIT DATE: 06/22/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Azusa
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Azusa, CA, take State Rt. 39 (San Gabriel Cyn Rd) north 14.4
miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,600 ft.
The campground is composed of two spurs and one loop along
Coldbrook Creek. Most camp sites overlook the creek. One spur
has two low-water bridges and several dirt parking aprons. This
spur has a semi-wilderness feel while the other spur and loop
feel more developed. A pleasant riparian environment and widely
spaced camp sites provide good privacy.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day with Adventure Pass
$12 per day w/o Adventure Pass
NOTE: Purchase the Adventure Pass from a Ranger District Office
or authorized local merchant or by credit card - call 909-382-2622,
2623, 2621. Those with America the Beautiful Pass are exempt.
Go to www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/welcome.shtml for more
information.
NOTE: 2021, campground closed due to wind damage.
Contact ranger district office for status.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 40'
Comments:
There are both paved and dirt parking aprons.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Crystal Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/21/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Azusa
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Azusa, CA, take State Rt. 39 (San Gabriel Cyn Rd) north 20.1
miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 1 mile to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,800 ft.
The campground is composed of eight loops - A through H. Loops F,G,
and H (closed and appear unused) and a group loop are not included in
this survey. Loops A through D are closest to the visitor center and
located in a fairly level but rocky area. Jeffrey and Sugar pine and
Incense cedar provide shade to these loops. The camp sites in Loop F
are terraced and a few big old oaks shade the area. This loop is the
most RV friendly.
The campground and immediate area has an interesting history going back
to the 1860s when an abundance of grizzly bears, mountain lions, and deer
were reported. In 1928, the LA County Board of Supervisors leased the
area from the Forest Service and developed recreational opportunities,
including the campground, which became available to the public in 1932.
Crystal Lake became an immediate success. WWII, however, slowed visits
and the county requested the Forest Service take over the park, which was
formalized in 1943. The Forest Service re-opened the area in 1946. The
visitor center, open since 1934, is a place to visit along with the store
built by the county. Happily, the store, Crystal Lake Cafe and Trading
Post is open and offers limited supplies for campers and a cook's nite-out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day with Adventure Pass
$12 per day w/o Adventure Pass
NOTE: Purchase the Adventure Pass from a Ranger District Office or
authorized local merchant or by credit card - call 909-382-2622, 2623,
2621. Those with America the Beautiful Pass are exempt. Go to
www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/welcome.shtml for more information.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 36
Total Sites: 36
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 36
No. Grilles on Sites: 36
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 15
No. Threaded: 15
Comments:
Phone is at visitor center.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Crystal Lake is 2 acres. Access is via 100-step staircase.
HIKING
Eleven trails are accessible from the Recreation Area, some of
which are:
Cedar Canyon Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
Half Knob Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
Windy Gap Trail (foot) - 1.4 miles
accesses Pacific Crest Trail
Soldier Creek Trail (foot) - 0.75 miles
Runyon Ridge Nature Trail (foot) - 1 mile
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Horse Flats
VISIT DATE: 06/26/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: La Canada
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In La Canada, CA, at the intersection of I-210 and Angeles Crest
Hwy. (State Rt. 2), take Rt. 2 east 28.8 miles to Santa Clara Div. Rd
sign. Turn left and go 2.3 miles to campground sign. Turn left again
at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,800 ft.
The campground, for both equestrian and non-equestrian campers,
is composed of a single, large loop in sagebrush, Ponderosa pine,
and Manzanita. There are hitching rails and small pipe corrals
at camp sites 6 through 10. Although some tent site parking
aprons will accommodate horse trailers, parking on them is
limited. About half the tent sites are walk-in and some sites
are clustered providing a group environment. Although there are
no grilles, each campsite has a fire ring.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 15 through November 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 26
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 0
Equestrian Camping: Yes
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Mt. Hilyer Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 1 mile
Silver Moccasin #11W06 (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 58 miles
Trail accesses Pacific Crest Trail and is used by Boy Scouts
to earn Silver Moccasin Badge.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Los Alamos
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Los Angeles Gateway/A>
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Gorman
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Gorman, CA, at intersection of I-5 and Gorman School Rd.,
take I-5 south (to Los Angeles) 7.5 miles to Smokey Bear Rd.
exit. Take Smokey Bear off ramp and turn right at end of ramp.
Go 0.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left and go 1.5 miles
to a campground sign. Turn right at sign, crossing bridge, and
go 2 miles to another campground sign. Turn left after sign into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,300 ft.
The campground is part of the Pyramid Lake Recreation Area which
includes Pyramid Lake and other facilities. The campground is
composed of mostly sand, two single loops (1 and 2) that contain
only reserveable camp sites and a third loop (3) that is first
come, first serve. Loops 1 and 2 are located to the left of the
entrance. Loop 3, composed of three overlapping secondary loops,
is located to the right and up into a small canyon. Trees grow
along the eastern side of Loop 3 and offer limited shade in the
morning. Pyramid Lake is 2.1 miles from the campground. A small
camp store offers snacks, ice, and limited groceries. Horseshoe
and volleyball courts are available at entrance to Loops 1 and 2.
Not far from the campground is the Vista Del Lago Visitor Center.
With excellent displays, it explains the construction, design and
layout of California's water system(s). This is an educational,
fascinating display - well worth the visit.
Note: To use a camp stove in campground during "fire season," you will
need a California Campfire Permit available at the Ranger District Office.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - single
$35 per day - premium
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 93
Total Sites: 93
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 93
No. Grilles on Sites: 93
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 19
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 46'
Comments:
The majority of parking aprons are sand while a few are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 24
No. Threaded: 11
Comments:
Deep sink located at each bathroom.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Pyramid Lake is 1,300 acres with 21 miles of shoreline. The
beach is sandy. Expect to pay an entrance fee.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Striped, Large, and Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, Crappie, and
Bluegill
CAMPGROUND NAME: Manker Flats
VISIT DATE: 06/20/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Claremont
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Claremont, CA, at the intersection of Foothill Blvd and Mills
Ave, take Mills Ave north 2.1 miles to an intersection (Mt. Baldy
Rd). Turn right onto Mt. Baldy Rd and go 9.8 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear left, staying on Mt. Baldy Rd. and go 2.3
miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
NOTE: Last 2.3 miles are steep with switchbacks.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,200 ft.
The campground is a single loop on a level place or flat next to
Big Butch Wash in a stand of Incense cedar, Ponderosa and Jeffrey
pines and oak. Camp sites are well separated providing fair
privacy. Ground is very rocky and could pose a problem for
pitching a tent at some sites. Area is crisscrossed with a bunch
of trails and attracts hikers from all around. A day trip could
include Mt. Baldy Village and Forest Service visitor center in
the old school house.
Visit the snack bar next to the campground. It is the original
lodge that serviced the adjacent "Movie Slope." It used to be
THE place to ski. In fact, climb the slope for a bit and you'll
see the old rope tow engine. The lodge, or snack bar, is a
comfortable place to commiserate, have a hamburger, and drink its
"famous" smoothie.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through mid-November
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 per day with Adventure Pass
$12 per day w/o Adventure Pass
NOTE: Purchase the Adventure Pass from a Ranger District Office or
authorized local merchant or by credit card - call 909-382-2622, 2623,
2621. Those with America the Beautiful Pass are exempt. Go to
www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/welcome.shtml for more information.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 9
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 5
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
San Antonio Falls Trail (foot) - 0.6 miles
Provides access to a network of trails into and around Sheep
Mountain Wilderness.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Monte Cristo
VISIT DATE: 06/28/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: La Canada
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In La Canada, CA, at intersection of I-210 and Angeles Crest Hwy.
(State Rt. 2), take Rt. 2 east 8.5 miles to Palmdale sign. Turn
left at sign and go 9.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right at
sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,900 ft.
The campground is one large loop bisected by a seasonal Mill
Creek and one small loop above the creek. The camp sites tend to
be closely spaced with minimal privacy. Some sites in large loop
overlook the creek. Large Sycamore trees provide shade to most
camp sites. Vehicles leaving campground will cross Mill Creek
via a steep low-water bridge, tricky for travel trailers and
large motor homes. Although there are no grilles, each campsite
has a fire ring.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
NOTE: Campground subject to closing when rain is forecasted.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mountain Oak
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wrightwood
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Wrightwood, CA, take State Rt. 2 west 2.4 miles to
Palmdale/Jackson Lake sign (County Rt. N4/Pines Hwy). Turn right
onto Rt. N4 and go 3.1 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,400 ft.
The campground is a single loop around a hilltop through Gambel
oak and Ponderosa pine. The ground cover is mainly pine needles
and leaves and with closely located camp sites, there is little
privacy. With lots of shade, cool mountain temperatures and
Jackson Lake with swimming, fishing, and canoeing located across
the road, this is a sweet little campground. Bear-proof food
containers are located at each camp site.
This is bear (and rattlesnake) country; practice safe food
storage techniques.
Note: To use a camp stove in campground during "fire season," you will
need a California Campfire Permit available at the Ranger District Office.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 5 through October 29
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $23 per day - single
$46 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 32'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 7
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Jackson Lake is 3 acres. The beach is comprised of grass and
sand.
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Oak Flats
VISIT DATE: 07/02/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Los Angeles Gateway
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Castaic
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Castaic, CA, at intersection of I-5 and Lake Hughes Rd., take
I-5 north 5.3 miles to Templin Hwy exit. Take Templin Hwy off
ramp to end of ramp. Turn left and go 0.1 miles to "T"
intersection. Turn right onto Golden State Hwy and go 3 miles to
Oak Flats Fire Station sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.1 miles
to campground (behind fire station).
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,000 ft.
The campground is a series of roughly defined overlapping loops
in a grove of Emory oaks. While some camp sites are missing
tables, several tables are missing seats. There is a large
communal fire ring at campground's entrance. The campground has
a dispersed, under-maintained appearance and feel.
Note: To use a camp stove in campground during "fire season," you will
need a California Campfire Permit available at the Ranger District Office.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge, BUT an Adventure Pass is required.
Comments:
NOTE: Purchase the Adventure Pass from a Ranger District Office or
authorized local merchant or by credit card - call 909-382-2622, 2623,
2621. Those with America the Beautiful Pass are exempt. Go to
www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/welcome.shtml for more information.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See RV Comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt, irregular in shape, vary in size,
and are not clearly designated. The interior road is rough and
narrow and not RV friendly. There are low-hanging tree limbs
throughout. Only slide-in RVs are recommended.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: South Fork
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wrightwood
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Wrightwood, CA, take State Rt. 2 west 2.4 miles to
Palmdale/Jackson Lake sign (County Rt. N4/Pines Hwy). Turn right
onto Rt. N4 and go 11.5 miles to Sycamore Flat sign (Forest Rt.
4N11). Turn left onto Rt. 4N11 and go 2.3 miles to campground
sign (Forest Rt. 4N11A). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 4N11A
(dirt) and go 0.9 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,800 ft.
This is a desert campground with junipers, sagebrush, and other
shrubs and surrounded by mountains. The seasonal South Fork of
Big Rock Creek runs by the campground. The campground has a
rustic, semi-wilderness feel and is a base camp for hikers.
Privacy is fair to good.
Note: To use a camp stove in campground during "fire season," you will
need a California Campfire Permit available at the Ranger District Office.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 15 though November 11 - weather dependent
NOTE: 2021, campground closed due to fire damage.
Contact ranger district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge, BUT an Adventure Pass is required.
Comments:
NOTE: Purchase the Adventure Pass from a Ranger District Office or
authorized local merchant or by credit card - call 909-382-2622, 2623,
2621. Those with America the Beautiful Pass are exempt. Go to
www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/welcome.shtml for more information.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and although there are small
variations, most are same size.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Comments:
Potable water can be obtained from Sycamore Flat campground
(Forest Service).
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Manzanita Trail
South Fork Trail
Punch Bowl Trail
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Sycamore Flats
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wrightwood
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Wrightwood, CA, take State Rt. 2 west 2.4 miles to
Palmdale/Jackson Lake sign (County Rt. N4/Pines Hwy). Turn right
onto Rt. N4 and go 11.5 miles to Sycamore Flat sign (Forest Rt.
4N11). Turn left onto Rt. 4N11 and go 1.9 miles to campground
sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,200 ft.
This desert campground, across the street from Big Rock Creek, is
comprised of juniper and Sycamore trees. There is no privacy
between camp sites or the access road. The amount of shade is
directly related to parking apron lengths - longer aprons have no
shade.
Note: To use a camp stove in campground during "fire season," you will
need a California Campfire Permit available at the Ranger District Office.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge, BUT an Adventure Pass is required.
Comments:
NOTE: Purchase the Adventure Pass from a Ranger District Office or
authorized local merchant or by credit card - call 909-382-2622, 2623,
2621. Those with America the Beautiful Pass are exempt. Go to
www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/welcome.shtml for more information.
NOTE: 2021, campground closed due to fire damage.
Contact ranger district office for status.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 39'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Table Mountain
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wrightwood
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Wrightwood, CA, take State Rt.2 west 2.4 miles to Table
Mountain Campground sign. Turn right at sign onto Table Mountain
Rd and go 1 mile to another campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,500 ft.
The campground has eight loops and a spur (Knoll) - Zuni, Apache,
Cherokee, Mohave, Pima, Osage Way, Broken Blade, and Twisted
Arrow. It meanders around the mountaintop through a stand of
large, mature Ponderosa pine. Many of the camp sites have
magnificent views of the surrounding mountains or the Mojave
Desert. Some sites have bear proof food containers. Big,
spacious, widely separated camp sites, provide ample privacy.
The Knoll (sites 12 - 15) are on a dead end with no turn-around -
only tents are recommended. Pima, Osage Way, and Mohave Rim
Loops have the campground's shortest parking aprons and tight,
winding interior roads. The lodge at adjacent Ski Sunrise offers
a cooks night out, public phone, 27-hole "Disk Golf," and
occasional entertainment.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Note: To use a armhole in campground during "fire season," you will
need a California Campfire Permit available at the Ranger District Office.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 12 through September 18 - Apache, Broken Blade,
Twisted Arrow, and loops
Open May 12 through November 4 - Cherokee, Mohave, Pima,
and Osage Way loops.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $23 per day - single
$46 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 1
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 106
Total Sites: 111
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 111
No. Grilles on Sites: 111
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 34
No. Threaded: 29
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Nature Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Zuni
VISIT DATE: 07/03/2002
UPDATE DATE: 3/1/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Los Angeles Gateway
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Santa Clarita
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Santa Clarita, CA, take Bouquet Canyon Rd north 13.5 miles
to Spunky Cyn Rd. Turn left onto Spunky Cyn Rd and go 3.7 miles
to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,400 ft.
This campground has suffered serious flood damage and has been
converted to a walk-in tent only campground. This new status gives
campers a wilderness camping experience with only a short steep
hike in and out.
The campground is a single spur up into a grove of Emory oaks.
The camp sites are designed as side-by-side pairs. It is off the main
route and offers a quiet environment without a long trek into the forest.
Gas and limited groceries available in nearby community of
Green Valley.
Note: To use a camp stove in campground during "fire season," you will
need a California Campfire Permit available at the Ranger District Office.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
NOTE: In 2021, campground temporarily closed because of flood damage to
access road. Contact ranger district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge, BUT an Adventure Pass is required.
Comments:
NOTE: Purchase the Adventure Pass from a Ranger District Office or
authorized local merchant or by credit card - call 909-382-2622, 2623,
2621. Those with America the Beautiful Pass are exempt. Go to
www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/welcome.shtml for more information.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 39'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
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