U.S. Forest Service · Angeles National Forest · California

Horse Flats Campground

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.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov27 sitesFrom $12 per nightPets okFires okTents only

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Photos courtesy of David J. Cline, DJ Drüe from Santa Monica, USA (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Bryson · 50 mi away · 200 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups26
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

16 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
01PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
02PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
03PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
05PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
10PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
11PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
12PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
18PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
19PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
20PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCamping - $12 per night per site, $5 for extra vehicle. Day use - $5 per vehicle. Adventure Pass/Interagency Pass will be honored for day use. Adventure Pass/Interagency Pass required for vehicles parked outside the campground $12 per night

Cell service is unavailable.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestAngeles National Forest
BookingCampsites are first come - first served. Reservations or holding of campsites not allowed.
FeesCamping - $12 per night per site, $5 for extra vehicle. Day use - $5 per vehicle. Adventure Pass/Interagency Pass will be honored for day use. Adventure Pass/Interagency Pass required for vehicles parked outside the campground $12 per night
RulesSee current fire restrictions.

Angeles National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Horse Flats Campground40°50°60°70°80°January: 7.73 inches of precipitationFebruary: 8.26 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.11 inches of precipitationApril: 2.05 inches of precipitationMay: 1.05 inches of precipitationJune: 0.21 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.21 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.01 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.32 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.31 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.88 inches of precipitationDecember: 4.03 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 47.1°F averageFebruary: 45.7°F averageMarch: 49.0°F averageApril: 52.4°F averageMay: 58.9°F averageJune: 68.0°F averageJuly: 74.4°F averageAugust: 74.5°F averageSeptember: 70.0°F averageOctober: 61.5°F averageNovember: 53.1°F averageDecember: 46.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Mt Wilson Cbs, 8 miles from the campground at 5,710 feet, station USC00046006 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 32 inches a year.

Getting there

From the Los Angeles / Pasadena area. Take Interstate 210 (Foothill Freeway) until you reach the exit for the Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2). Exit onto Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2) and drive northeast into the mountains. Continue for approximately 25–30 miles (distance varies by starting point) until reaching Santa Clara Divide Road (3N17).

Coordinates34.3428° N, 118.0100° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • 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 sh

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Bryson

    50 mi from the campground · 200 acres · 0% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearREI ↗13.9 mi
RV sales & serviceEl Monte RV ↗28.2 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗36.5 mi

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Explore

Video

애뜰의 캠핑및 락 클라이밍 에피소드(Horse Flats Campground)

Worth a stop

  • 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
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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Mt. Hillyer
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Fallen Giant
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.7 mi
    Bee Tree Interpretive
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.1 mi
    National Forest Hiking Trail
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.1 mi
    Creekside
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.1 mi
    Indian Trail
    0.07 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Angeles National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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.

Recreation

The area offers a range of outdoor activities such as rock climbing & bouldering, hiking, nature viewing, photography, and scenic driving.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Horse Flats Campground?

Sites at Horse Flats Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Campsites are first come - first served. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Horse Flats Campground?

Camping - $12 per night per site, $5 for extra vehicle. Day use - $5 per vehicle. Adventure Pass/Interagency Pass will be honored for day use.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Horse Flats Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Horse Flats Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Horse Flats Campground have?

27 sites, including 26 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Horse Flats Campground?

Horse Flats Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Horse Flats Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Horse Flats Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Horse Flats Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. See current fire restrictions.

Source: Fire nearby

What if Horse Flats Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Bandido Group Campground (0.3 mi), Meadow Group Campground (1.4 mi), and Coulter Group Campground (1.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby