Guffy Campground

Accessible by a rocky mountain road that has claimed at least one tire, Guffy Campground sits within Angeles National Forest at an elevation that puts lower ridgelines visible below the cliff edge at camp. Vehicles longer than 16 feet cannot make the drive, and reviewers recommend taking the approach slowly. The gate status determines whether campers drive in or walk, so conditions vary by visit.

Each site has its own fire pit and picnic table. Pit toilets are on-site, and a nearby stream gives hikers a place to filter water. Cell service is available. The campground runs along the Pacific Crest Trail, and through-hikers heading toward Wrightwood P and R or resupplying in town pass through regularly, especially during the late April to late May hiking window when foot traffic picks up noticeably.

Crowd levels stay low outside peak hiking season. As Esther Y. notes, "Not too many people around so you can snag a great spot with awesome views." The cliff-side overlook faces out over lower-elevation terrain, and on clear days clouds move through the mountains below camp. One site reportedly features a mannequin left by previous visitors, a detail that has become something of a local landmark among returning campers.

Guffy works best for PCT hikers staging an overnight, backpackers looking for a drive-in base with trail access, and those exploring camping near Wrightwood who want a quieter, higher-elevation option.