4.2843 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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34.3879, -117.7769
Spring weekenders who hike light and stargaze heavy will get the most out of this place. The road closure is already in effect, so you're walking in regardless. Eight sites spread across a forested hillside means real quiet, and mid-May temperatures in the mid-60s are ideal for t
No potable water on-site and trash bins that reviewers describe as routinely overflowing set a low baseline. Summer adds heavy mosquito pressure. Campers who need hookups, showers, or reliable trash pickup should keep scrolling.
Reference information about Big Rock Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><strong><font color="red">ROAD CLOSED (Hike-in only right now.)</font></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/angeles/recreation/camping-cabins"><strong>General Camping Info</strong></a>: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!</p><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices"><strong>Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!</strong></a>: These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, <em>Extreme</em> and <em>Critical</em> fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores. </p><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/bears"><strong>Be Bear Aware!</strong></a>: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips. </p><p><strong>Overview of Site (Under Normal Circumstances):</strong><br /><br />Big Rock Campground is open year-round and can be accessed from Forest Service Road 4N11. 4N11 is closed seasonally from beginning of May to mid-November. During winter months, when Forest Service Road 4N11 is closed, you must hike in 1/8th mile from gate.</p><p><strong>Amenities:</strong> Eight campsites with one designated picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets. Trash receptacles. <em>No water available.</em> (Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.)</p>
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Spring brings the best conditions: mid-50s to mid-60s daytime temperatures, snow-free roads, and wildflowers along nearby trails. The small site count keeps the campground quieter than lower-elevation areas during peak hiking season. Summer warms to the upper 70s and mid-80s but brings heavy mosquito activity. Multiple reviewers recommend bug nets and repellent. Winter temperatures drop to the 50s with occasional freezing nights. Early spring campers should pack warm layers for evenings that can approach freezing.
Described as 'best conditions': mid-50s/60s, snow-free roads and wildflowers.
Big Rock Campground offers basic amenities suitable for both seasoned and new campers. As described in the authoritative source, the campground features 8 campsites, each equipped with a designated picnic table and a campfire ring. Vault toilets are available on-site, and trash receptacles are provided, though their maintenance schedule may be irregular based on user reviews. Notably, potable water is not available, so campers must bring their own supply for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing fires. The campground is accessible year-round, although road closures from May to mid-November require visitors to hike in approximately 1/8th mile during this period.
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