Bear Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. Access road is rough and a 4x4 vehicle is highly recommended. Fire danger is currently Moderate; campfires allowed in designated fire rings with a valid California Campfire Permit.
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About
Bear Campground is a remote, primitive campground situated in the Sawmill Mountain area of the Angeles National Forest, northwest of the town of Lake Hughes. The campground offers seven individual sites, each equipped with a designated picnic table, fire ring, and bear-proof storage locker. Recent improvements through Great American Outdoors Act funds added new fire rings, storage lockers, information boards, and drainage features. This is an extremely primitive campground with no toilets, no trash service, and no potable water. Campers must bring all water for drinking, cooking, and fire extinguishing, and must pack out all trash. The access road (Forest Service Road 7N23) is rough, and a high-clearance 4x4 vehicle is highly recommended. The campground sees light usage except during hunting season when it becomes popular. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. A valid Adventure Pass, America the Beautiful Pass, or equivalent is required in addition to the nightly camping fee. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leash at all times.
Directions
From Interstate 5 in Castaic, turn northeast on Lake Hughes Road and drive 27 miles to the town of Lake Hughes. Turn left on Pine Canyon Road and continue to Sawmill Mountain-Liebre Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 7N23). Drive approximately 10 miles on 7N23 to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (818) 899-1900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Bear Campground - USFS | |
| Angeles NF Alerts |
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