U.S. Forest Service · San Gabriel Mountains National Monument · CA

Cabin Flat Campground (Hike-in Campground)

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The place

General Camping Info : Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest! No maintenance of facilities until the road reopens. Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go! : These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores. Be Bear Aware! : 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. Overview of Site: Cabin Flat Campground is open year-round. Keep reading

However, it is hike-in only from early-November to late-April through June due to seasonal closures of Blue Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 3N06). However, the road between Lupine and Cabin Flat is severely overgrown and very hard to follow to get to this campground. No maintenance of facilities will happen until the road reopens. Cabin Flat Campground is located 12 miles from Inspiration Point. 5,300-feet in elevation Hike-in from Lupine Campground -3 miles; 12 miles from gate, can also mountain-bike or horseback-ride in, as well Trail camp not maintained No water available, treat water from stream before using, if available. Vault toilet Campsites are first-come-first-served. Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked along the road. Groceries and services available in the community of Wrightwood (approximately 9.5 miles away)

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Fees

$5/vehicle/day, $30/vehicle/year
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This campground sits in CA-28. This member’s public-lands record →

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