Gould Mesa Campground

US Forest Service campground. Elevation: 1500-Foot Elevation Amenities: 5 Hike-in campsites- Picnic tables and campfire rings, vault toilets, trash receptacles, no piped water available. Seasonal stream water (treat before using). However, water flow may be low or non-existent due to reduced rainfall. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires. Hiking: Access tothe Gabrielino National Recreation Trail is adjacent to the trail camp. Equestrian: Hitching Rail (52 linear feet). Gould Mesa Trail Camp is a hike-in campground located 2 miles from Ventura Street on the Gabrielino Trail. Being only a few miles away La Canada-Flintridge, it offers a quick-respite for the weary hiker. Those choosing to start in Altadena near the Jet Propulsion Laboratories will walk through riparian groves along a tranquil steam surrounded by steep ridges. The trek to Gould Mesa Trail Camp is 5.1 miles round trip with 300 feet of elevation change. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.