Creek crossings and rough access roads lead to Big Rock Campground, a US Forest Service site operating seasonally from May through November in the forested terrain of Angeles National Forest. Campers must drive through the adjacent creek to reach the sites, making high-clearance vehicles advisable when water levels rise during snowmelt periods.
The campground provides pit toilets and drinking water but no hookups or dump station. Sites feature fire rings and accommodate tent camping well. Wildlife activity includes bears and mountain lions, though no bear containers were available during recent visits. Cell service remains unavailable in this canyon location, and a forest adventure pass is required for entry. For broader regional options, consider places to camp near Valyermo about six miles northwest.
Description
Vault toilets - RV's to 20'. Hike in during the winter. Adventure Pass required for vehicles. Forest Service map essential. This is extremely convenient to a network of 4WD and OHV trails, reached by Forest Service Road 2N11. Please call the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument office at (626) 335-1251 or Big Pines Information Station at (760) 249-3504 for information.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundAngeles National Forest Big Rock Campground is located in California
Directions
From Highway 138 in Pearblossom, CA, turn south on Longview Rd. Turn left on Valyermo Rd. and drive past the ranger station. Turn right on Big Rock Rd. and continue up the canyon past the South Fork Camp. Drive past Camp Fenner to the campground entrance road on the right.
Coordinates
34.38793279 N
117.77693367 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 2 hrs 9 min from Oxnard, CA
- 2 hrs 32 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 3 hrs 9 min from San Diego, CA


