Spunky Campground
Open year-round, first-come-first-served. No camping fee but a National Forest Adventure Pass is required for parking. Fire danger is currently moderate; campfires require a valid California Campfire Permit. Forest-wide restrictions limit camping to 14 consecutive days per campground and 21 total days per year.
National Forest System Roads
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Fire Danger Level Elevated to "High"
Effective June 12, 2026, fire danger levels have increased to “HIGH” at the Angeles National Forest, which includes the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Visit our Newsroom Webpage to read the full press release.
About
Spunky Campground sits in a remote section of Angeles National Forest along Spunky Canyon Road, offering a quiet escape from the more developed campgrounds in the forest. The 10 primitive campsites are spread through a landscape of chaparral-covered hills typical of the western Angeles. At roughly 3,100 feet elevation, temperatures can range from the 30s in winter to the 90s in summer. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out style camping experience with vault toilets but no potable water. Campers must bring all their own water and supplies. The campground operates on a first-come-first-served basis with no reservations available. A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for all parked vehicles. The Pacific Crest Trail passes within a mile of the campground, providing access to longer backcountry routes. The surrounding Bouquet Canyon area offers additional hiking opportunities. The campground's remote location keeps crowds minimal, though it also means limited cell service and no nearby services.
Directions
From Castaic, drive 6 miles south on Interstate 5 to the Magic Mountain Parkway exit. Take the exit and drive east to Valencia Boulevard. Turn left and drive about 2 miles to Bouquet Canyon Road. Turn north on Bouquet Canyon Road and drive approximately 15 miles. Turn left on Spunky Canyon Road and drive 4 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (626) 574-1613 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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