Bear Canyon Campground is near Flintridge, CA, and is surrounded by rugged terrain with dense forest cover. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 40°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Angeles National Forest and the scenic Mount Wilson Observatory.

Bear Canyon Campground

Altadena is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Altadena. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your California camping adventure.

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Three fire pits, dig your own commode, lots of water year round, but little wood. Expect to forage far if you want a fire. But otherwise a great spot to spend a few summer days away from anyone not hale enough to trek in a few miles.

No roads, no toilets, plenty of water and (maybe) bears.

Great campground with multiple sites. Fire pits &amp; along Bear Creek (seasonal). Can be reached from Tom Sloan Saddle or Switzer Falls Trailhead. 

Great secluded, hike in trail camp along stream

Crossing the tiny bridge at the west end of Switzer Picinic area(park up top during the weekdays, adds half a mile), you’ll see Switzer Trail Camp. You snake up the hill(keep an eye out for those btw) and see breathtaking views from the top of the canyon, veer to the left down the hill and go downstream to the right. Switzer Falls is upstream to the left. Follow the creek( which is GORGEOUS with waterfalls and shade in the spring) and go all the way to the end. Trail tends to get iffy at points, but you kinda get to know the flow of it if it disappears into rocks or the creek. You start to go uphill again and the creek switches its flow so you’re suddenly walking up stream, then you’ll be there! There are fire rings but use responsibly- have lots of water at the pit to put it out, and make sure you do do that completely before you go to sleep. That place would go up faster than you can run, so be mindful. Animals love toilet paper, so make sure your cat holes are 6 inches deep because there are no toilets, and I did see the weekend crowds toilet paper and cig butts strewn about. Pack out ppl, pack out...

All in all, gorgeous place!! Breathtaking views and when the creek is ice-cold, you are just spoiled.

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