Spruce Grove Trail Campground, near Flintridge, California, is a charming spot for those who love a good hike and a bit of solitude. This hike-in campground offers a peaceful escape with well-spaced sites that provide plenty of shade, making it perfect for a relaxing backpacking trip.

The campground features picnic tables and fire rings, allowing you to enjoy meals outdoors and cozy up by the fire at night. Visitors have raved about the lovely creek that runs through the area, adding a soothing soundtrack to your stay. As one camper put it, “The sites are nicely spaced and there is plenty of shade. Perfect little backpacking trip.”

If you're up for some adventure, the nearby Santa Anita Canyon offers stunning trails that lead to beautiful spots like Sturtavant Falls. Reviewers have noted that this section of the Gabrielino Trail sees less foot traffic, making it an ideal retreat when you want to feel far from the hustle and bustle of LA.

While the campground doesn’t have running water or restrooms, the creek usually flows, so come prepared with your own water and a way to treat it. Just remember to check for fire restrictions and pack out what you bring in. Whether you're camping with family or friends, Spruce Grove Trail Campground is a great choice for those looking to connect with nature.

**Updated Nov 2022 - Temporarily CLOSED due to the Bobcat Fire.**
Please call the LA Gateway District Office at (818) 482-8937 for current conditions and additional information.

Elevation: 3100-Foot Elevation

Amenities: 7 Hike-in campsites- picnic tables and klamath stoves, vault toilets, no trash receptacles, no piped water available. Seasonal stream water (treat before using). However, water flow may be low or non-existent due to reduced rainfall. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires. Pack In-Pack Out.

Hiking: Access to the Upper Winter Creek Trail and the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail.

Spruce Grove Trail Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE

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This is a backpackers campground. First come first serve, picnic tables and fire rings included. I think there is only about 8-10 sites. Nice creek flows though the campground. No bathrooms beautiful hike in. Close to the camp that's up there 

Adorable campground 

This is a great small, hike in camp ground with no privy but decent tent sites. There's no running water but the creek is usually running so come prepared with your own water and something to treat the creek water with. Check for fire restrictions and dig your cat holes at least 200 feet from the water. Or bring WAG bags and pack it back out. Very much like Hoegees campground. Good for families abs Scouts.

Nice Isolation

If the short hike to Sturtavant falls leaves you yearning for more, _get more_ by continuing up Santa Anita Canyon to Spruce Grove Camp. Beyond the falls, the trail takes on a greater feeling of wilderness immersion. This section of Gabrielino Trail gets less foot traffic, making it a great retreat for those times when you need to feel far from LA.

Beautiful site above Sierra Madre 

This is a hike in campground that has stoves and a creek running through. The sites are nicely spaced and there is plenty of shade. Perfect little backpacking trip.

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