Accessible year-round via paved road, Sycamore Flats Campground accommodates RVs up to 18 feet and provides drinking water, restrooms, and a dump station. The Forest Service facility sits adjacent to the main road, making it convenient for quick overnight stops. A seasonal creek runs across the property when water levels allow.
Sites remain relatively flat according to campers, and the campground welcomes pets. For additional options in the region, visitors can explore places to camp around Valyermo. The roadside location works well for travelers prioritizing easy access over remote wilderness camping.
Description
Overview
Sycamore Flat Campground is a small, developed campground located in the Big Rock Creek Recreation Area of the Angeles National Forest. At approximately 4,200 feet in elevation, it offers a peaceful setting with mature sycamore and juniper trees and easy access to Big Rock Creek. The campground features 11 first-come, first-served campsites for tents and small RVs or trailers up to approximately 18 feet. It is open year-round, weather and road permitting.
Recreation
Visitors can enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, picnicking, and exploring Big Rock Creek. Nearby trails include the South Fork Trail, Manzanita Trail, and Punchbowl Trail. The surrounding roads also offer scenic drives through the northeastern section of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Facilities
Sycamore Flat Campground offers basic developed amenities, including 11 first-come, first-served campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a communal vault toilet. There is currently no piped water available so campers should bring enough for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.The campground accommodates__tents and small RVs or trailers up to approximately 18 feet. Cell phone service is limited, and visitors should check current forest conditions and fire restrictions before arrival.
Natural Features
Located where the Mojave Desert meets the San Gabriel Mountains, Sycamore Flat offers a unique blend of mountain and desert landscapes. Mature California sycamores, juniper trees, and native shrubs provide shade in portions of the campground, Nearby Big Rock Creek creates seasonal riparian habitat for birds and other wildlife. Rocky canyon walls, rolling hills, and open mountain views define the surrounding scenery.
Nearby Attractions
Big Rock Creek_ Popular for picnicking, photography, and seasonal recreation.Devils Punchbowl Natural Area_ Unique geologic formations with hiking trails and interpretive exhibits.South Fork Trail_ A scenic trail following Big Rock Creek through the San Gabriel Mountains.Jackson Lake Seasonal fishing, picnicking, and nearby camping opportunities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSycamore Flats Campground is located in California near Valyermo
Public CampgroundDirections
From Pearblossom - Highway 138:From\_\_Highway 138 in Pearblossom, turn south onto\_\_Longview Road.Continue south and turn left onto\_\_Avenue W.Follow Avenue W toward Valyermo, passing the Mojave Work CenterContinue toward\_\_Big Rock Creek Road and turn right.Follow Big Rock Creek Road approximately 3 miles up Big Rock Creek Canyon.Sycamore Flat Campground will be on the left side of the roadThird-party navigation apps, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, may provide inaccurate routing.
Address
27744 Big Rock Creek Road
Pearblossom, CA 93553
Coordinates
34.41376 N
117.82513 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 9 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 1 hr 42 min from Oxnard, CA
- 1 hr 50 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 2 hrs 26 min from San Diego, CA
