Horse Flats Campground
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Horse Flats Campground is a small, high-country campground with 26 individual sites located off the Santa Clara Divide Road (3N17) in the Angeles National Forest and within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Set at approximately 5,700 feet elevation, the campground provides a peaceful mountain setting surrounded by pine forest and granite outcroppings. Recreation The area offers a range of outdoor activities such as rock climbing & bouldering, hiking, nature viewing, photography, and scenic driving. Keep reading
Facilities Horse flats campground provides basic developed amenities, including: · 26 single first-come/first-serve campsites · Picnic tables and fire rings · Vault toilets Water is not available, so visitors should bring a sufficient supply for cooking, cleaning, and extinguishing campfires. Cell service is unavailable. Natural Features Horse Flats sits in the high country of the San Gabriel Mountains, characterized by Jeffrey pine, Coulter pine, and oak woodland, along with large granite boulders and rock formations that define the landscape. The higher elevation creates a cooler climate compared to lower foothill areas, with fresh mountain air and seasonal wildflowers. Nearby Attractions Angeles Crest Scenic Highway – Mountain viewpoints, trailheads, and picnic areas along the highway High-country trail networks – Access to hiking routes connecting to nearby wilderness areas Chilao Recreation Area & Visitor Center – Interpretive exhibits and additional camping options a short drive away Local climbing areas – Granite formations throughout the Horse Flats area
The sites · 27
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Vehicle | Extra Vehicle Fee | management | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 01 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 02 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 03 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 04 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 05 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 06 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 07 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 08 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 09 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 10 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 11 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 12 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 13 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 14 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 15 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 16 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 17 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 18 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 19 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 20 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 21 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 22 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 23 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 24 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 25 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Horse Flats | 26 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
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.
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This campground sits in CA-27. This member’s public-lands record →