USDA Forest Service · California

Cooper Canyon Campground

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

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Cost
No fees are required for this site
Restrooms
Yes
Elevation
6,325 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)
Nearest town
La Ca¿¿ada Flintridge, CA

About

US Forest Service campground. 2.5-mile hike one-way from Burkhart Trailhead. 5 hike-in group campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings/klamath stoves, vault toilet, no 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. Pack In-Pack Out. Bear-proof boxes provided for storage of food and scented items. 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°22°68°7 of 11
February49°32°18°70°9 of 11
March51°34°20°80°8 of 11
April59°39°26°75°6 of 11
May68°44°31°82°1 of 11
June79°53°38°96°0 of 11
July85°61°50°94°0 of 11
August83°60°51°94°0 of 11
September77°55°43°87°0 of 11
October70°48°34°83°0 of 10
November60°42°26°73°3 of 10
December52°35°22°66°5 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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