USDA Forest Service · California

Manker Campground

USDA Forest Service · California, United States

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Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Elevation
6,056 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
MANKER FLAT CG (NFSR 2N33) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
Nearest town
Mt. Baldy, CA

About

US Forest Service campground. 6,000-foot elevation 21 campsites Piped water and flush toilets RV 's to 16 '- No Hookups Camping - $20 per night per site, $5 for extra vehicle. Day use - $20 per vehicle. Campsites are first-come-first-served. Treat stream water before using, if available. What to Expect Camp high in the clouds at Manker Flats Campground. This campground sits at 6000-feet and offers 21 campsites open year-round. However, piped-water is turned once temperatures reach freezing. Each site comes with a spacious spot for all your family camping needs and includes a picnic bench, fire ring, and vault toilets. It 's located within a short drive to historic Mt. Baldy Schoolhouse and Visitor Center where visitors can discover the land 's Native American roots. Close by, hikers have several options to begin their day 's adventure including, Mt. Baldy Bowl trailhead. This trailhead can be combined with another major route, Devil 's Backbone, to reach the summit (10,069 ') to form an impressive 11.3-mile loop hike. For the more casual hiker, a 1.4 mile round trip to the 75-foot San Antonio Falls is available. Bears are very active in this area, so it is recommended that all campers use provided bear boxes, personal bear canisters, or seal all food as to eliminate scent. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.

Fees

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night
Additional Vehicle fee: $5 per vehicle per night
Day Use:
$20 per vehicle per day

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January51°36°21°68°6 of 11
February51°33°18°72°9 of 11
March51°35°19°79°7 of 11
April59°38°27°75°4 of 11
May69°45°31°83°1 of 11
June81°54°39°95°0 of 11
July86°60°51°95°0 of 11
August84°59°52°95°0 of 11
September78°54°46°86°0 of 11
October70°48°35°82°0 of 10
November61°42°25°73°4 of 10
December54°36°24°67°4 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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