Horse Flats Campground is located off Highway 2 (the Angeles Crest Highway) near Three Points in the Angeles National Forest. Trails leading out of the campground connect with many popular trails such as the Silver Moccasin Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the High Desert National Recreation Trail.
Horse Flats Campground has 26 campsites for small RVs, trailers, and tents. Camping is not restricted to those with horses. Campsites are well spaced apart and surrounded by mature pines. Unlike nearby campgrounds, Horse Flats is rarely crowded. Previous campers report that sites #5, 9 and 11 offer the best shade. No water is available at the campground.
| Horse Flats Campground Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Horse Flats Campground Location: | Pacifico Mt./Santa Clara Divide Rd., off Highway 2 at Three Points, 29 miles northeast of La Canada |
| Elevation: | 5,650 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Los Angeles - 48 miles |
| Number of Campsites: | 26 |
| Camping Season: | Open April - mid-November Dates vary based on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Los Angeles River Ranger District: | (818) 899-1900 |
| Reservations | |
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| No Reservations: | All campsites at Horse Flats Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 20 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None |
| Fees: | $12 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | 11:00 AM, 11:00 AM |
| Horse Flats Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic tables, fire rings, hitching rails; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, no water, 4 corrals |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Horse Flats Campground: | Hike to the top of nearby Mount Hillyer, boulders to clamber on, mountain biking, hiking trails, horseback riding, Chilao Visitor Center, Silver Moccasin Trail, Pacific Crest Trail |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Visitors camped at Horse Flats Campground in the Angeles National Forest find a wide variety of destinations to explore in the San Gabriel Mountains
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