Black Jack Campground
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2018

Inland campground on Trans Catalina Trail, shaded and cool temps

Inland campground on Trans Catalina Trail, shaded and cool temps. Located approximately 11.5 miles from Avalon on the Trans Catalina Trail (TCT). The campground is inland and well shaded with larger trees. Very remote and quiet feeling. You won’t be able to see the coastline when at this campground but definitely will on your travels along the trail to get to the campground. Some nearby campers utilized hammocks and found sufficient trees to hang from. The potable water spigot is located just between site 5 and the bathrooms. We did not use the outdoor cold shower. It was the most unappealing shower sight compared to the other showers at other campgrounds along the TCT. The Airport In The Sky is approximately 2 miles up the trail in which we enjoyed a breakfast/lunch the next day as the trail led us by. The fox are no joke and aren’t afraid to get close. Keep all food and scented items locked up. To be on the safe side we put our entire packs in the critter proof lockers overnight. I did have great cell phone service at the campground (Verizon Wireless). However, areas of the TCT to the campground have limited-no service at times.

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  • Review photo of Black Jack Campground by Leasa W., August 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Black Jack Campground by Leasa W., August 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Black Jack Campground by Leasa W., August 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Black Jack Campground by Leasa W., August 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Black Jack Campground by Leasa W., August 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Black Jack Campground by Leasa W., August 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Black Jack Campground by Leasa W., August 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Black Jack Campground by Leasa W., August 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Black Jack Campground by Leasa W., August 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Black Jack Campground by Leasa W., August 9, 2018
  • Full campground view while standing in middle of campground. Video starts at trail in the direction we arrived from the TCT having traveled from Avalon. Just past the yellow lockers the trail continues in the direction of Airport In The Sky.
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