Established Camping
Mount Pacifico Campground
Mount Pacifico Campground is located in the Angeles National Forest near San Fernando, CA. The area features mountainous terrain with elevations that provide expansive views. Temperatures can range from 40°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Pacific Crest Trail and the scenic Angeles Crest Highway, offering opportunities for hiking and sightseeing.
Description
National Forest
Angeles National Forest
Located near the western boundary of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, both road 3N17 and the access road to Mt. Pacifico Campground are open to street legal and off-highway vehicles, while road 3N90 (aka “Roundtop Road”) is only open to street-legal vehicles. Campsites are first-come-first-served. Interagency Pass or Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked at this campground. The Pacific Crest Trail passes 1/2 mile north downslope of the campground. Not RV accessible. 7100' elevation. 10 tent-only sites.
Location
Mount Pacifico Campground is located in California
Directions
From Interstate 210 in Pasadena, exit onto the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy.2) and drive north for 9 miles. Turn left onto the Angeles Forest Hwy. (County Rd. N3) and drive about 12 miles to the intersection with Santa Clara Divide Rd. at Mill Creek Summit (there is a sign). Turn right and drive about 6 miles to the signed gate. Turn left and take the dirt road for 4 miles to the campground. The gate is locked in the winter when the road is impassable. Walk in at that time. May also be reached from the Sunland area by taking Big Tujunga Canyon Rd. and turning left at the Angeles Forest Highway, or by taking the Angeles Forest Highway from the Palmdale area.
Coordinates
34.38300038 N
118.03400075 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 34 min from Los Angeles
- 2 hrs 8 min from Oxnard
- 2 hrs 16 min from Bakersfield
- 3 hrs 14 min from San Diego
