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Horse Flats Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Angeles National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Angeles National Forest |
| Location | Angeles National Forest |
| Sites | 26 public sites counted from the federal listing — 26 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 26 sites Water hookups at 0 of 26 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 26 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 26 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 02:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 27 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 661-269-2808 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-04-29.
From the official listing
Overview 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.
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
Directions, from the listing
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).
Turn onto Santa Clara Divide Road (3N17) and follow for approximately 3 miles until reaching campground entrance
Trip Card — Horse Flats Campground
Angeles National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Angeles National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 26 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10386729 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.