The hike in is about 3 1/2 moderately steep miles on a forest service road. You will have views all the way to downtown LA, but not much shade. If you are up for a slightly longer hike, start with the short and flat trail to Eaton Falls. There was water flowing, even in August!

Once you arrive at the campground, claim your site at one of 3 clusters. I recommend scoping all of them out so you find the best view. Then check in with the ranger at the visitor’s center and learn a little about the history of the area, or just admire the very old, very sun bleached taxidermy animal collection.

There may not be any potable water for flushing toilets here, but there is pinecone ladder ball! And just up the hill from the campground, looking west, is a spectacular sunset.