Angeles/Monte Cristo
About This Campground
National Forest
Monte Cristo Campground is located towards the backside of the San Gabriel Mountains in a high-desert climate making the epic views seem endless. It is one of Angeles National Forest's lesser used spots to pitch a tent. With 19 large, spacious and accessible sites, grab a friend (or two or three)…
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Max Length: 30 ft.
Access
- Drive InPark next to your campsite
- Walk InPark in a lot, walk to your campsite
GuideNice spot close to good hiking
Proper dispersed camping, first come first serve $12 cash deposit box. About 20 decent sized spots with firepits, picnic tables & water. Nice campgrounds with lots of trees and big stones, and a creek that runs thru seasonally but it was dry when I visited 4/12/21. One downside there is NO…
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ScoutSmall cute area with a small creek running through it.
Would definitely recommend.
ScoutExcellent
Great little spot, easy to find and well maintained
Location
Angeles/Monte Cristo is located in California
Directions
Location: From Interstate 210 in Pasadena, exit the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy. 2) and drive north for 9 miles. Turn left onto the Angeles Forest Highway (County Rd. N3) and drive about 9 miles to the campground. May also be reached from the Sunland area by taking Big Tujunga Canyon Rd. and turning left at the Angeles Forest Highway, or taking the Angeles Forest Highway from the Palmdale area.
Coordinates
34.34135092 N
118.10945228 W
