USDA Forest Service · California

Buckhorn Campground

USDA Forest Service · California, United States · in San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

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Cost
Overnight Use: Single Site: $20 per night Additional Vehicle fee: $5 per vehicle per night
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Elevation
6,480 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 4
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
BUCKHORN CG (NFSR 3N11B) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
Nearest town
La Ca¿¿ada Flintridge, CA

About

US Forest Service campground. Buckhorn Campground can be the quick escape you need from LA. The campground is drenched in the fresh air with the smell of incense cedars surrounding visitors. Overnight, campers may spot seasonal constellations, planets, and the occasional shooting star. During the day, visitors can venture to nearby waterfalls or trails including the Burkhart Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Silver Moccasin. Buckhorn Campground has much to offer. Amenities: 38 total campsites with 3 accessible campsites.3-single SST toilets, 2-double SST toilets, 2-doublevault toilets. Piped water. Hiking: Access to Burkhart Trailhead; the Burkhart Trail, the Silver Moccasin National Recreation Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the High Desert National Recreation Trail. Waterplay: Access to Buckhorn Creek, Buckhorn Falls, and Cooper Canyon Falls. RV 's: Maximum RV length is 18 '- No hookups. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January50°35°21°69°8 of 11
February50°32°17°70°10 of 11
March50°34°19°79°8 of 11
April58°37°26°74°7 of 11
May65°42°31°81°1 of 11
June75°50°37°92°0 of 11
July82°58°48°90°0 of 11
August81°57°49°92°0 of 11
September75°53°42°87°0 of 11
October69°46°32°82°0 of 10
November60°41°25°73°4 of 10
December52°34°21°66°6 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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