Sycamore Flat Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. USFS notes the site is not regularly maintained. Drinking water from the hand pump may not be available seasonally. Current fire danger level is Moderate, and campfires require a valid California campfire permit.
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 Downgraded to "Moderate"
Effective January 23, 2025, the Angeles National Forest fire danger level and associated restrictions are moving to MODERATE. Visitors to the forest, including recreational cabin owners and concessionaires, are advised of the following updates: All stoves and campfires require a valid California…
Eaton Fire Area Closure
In effort to protect the public and to facilitate natural recovery of the resources affected by the Eaton Fire, this closure extends the Eaton Fire Area Closure through December 31, 2027.The following roads and trails remain closed:RoadsMount Wilson Toll Road (below Mt Wilson Trail) Mount Wilson…
Forest Order No. 05-01-25-13, Camping Equipment Prohibition
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. This Order is effective from August 15, 2025, through August 1, 2027.Possessing personal…
Office & Visitor Center Updates - Need Info or Passes?
The information below provides updates to existing information on our webpage about Angeles National Forest offices and visitor centers. Check this alert regularly. Hours and pass availability may change with limited or no notice.When one office is closed, please contact another forest…
Williamson Rock Area and Trail Closure
Hikers and equestrians along the Pacific Crest Trail may be affected by a temporary closure of the Williamson Rock area of the Angeles National Forest. This closure (Forest Order No. 05-01-24-04), in effect through December 31, 2026, is for the protection of natural resources, specifically the…
Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits/Dispersed Camping Restrictions) til Dec. 15, 2026
The following is prohibited within the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument from Dec. 16, 2022, through Dec. 15, 2026: 1. Camping outside of a Forest Service developed campground for > 7 consecutive days in a calendar year. 2. Camping outside of a Forest Service…
About
Sycamore Flat Campground occupies a transitional zone at 4,200 feet elevation where the Mojave Desert meets the San Gabriel Mountains in Angeles National Forest. The campground sits along Big Rock Creek Road, surrounded by juniper and sycamore trees, offering a quieter alternative to more developed campgrounds in the forest. This primitive facility provides 11 first-come, first-served campsites with basic amenities including vault toilets and seasonal drinking water from a hand pump. The USFS notes this site is not regularly maintained, so campers should come prepared for minimal services. An Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/annual) or equivalent recreation pass is required. The campground serves as a popular trailhead access point and lies approximately half a mile from Big Rock Creek. Fall brings the most comfortable conditions with daytime temperatures between 60-75°F and nights in the mid-30s to 40s. Dispersed camping restrictions in Angeles National Forest limit stays to 14 consecutive days in developed campgrounds through December 2026.
Directions
From Pearblossom, proceed east on CA-138 to 131st Street and turn right. Proceed 0.5 miles to E Avenue W, then continue 0.5 miles to Valyermo Road. Follow Valyermo Road for 5.9 miles to Big Pines Road for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Big Rock Creek Road and proceed 2.0 miles to Sycamore Flat Campground on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (626) 574-1613 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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