Buckhorn Campground
General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!
Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips.
Overview of Site:
Buckhorn Campground can be the quick escape you need from LA. The campground is drenched in 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.
Buckhorn Campground has piped water at this time. However, it is still advised to bring water just in case this changes.
Amenities: 38 total campsites with 3 accessible campsites. 3-single SST toilets, 2-double SST toilets, 2-double vault toilets. Picnic tables. Bear-proof boxes available for storage of food and scented items.
Waterplay: Access to Buckhorn Creek, Buckhorn Falls, and Cooper Canyon Falls
RV’s: Maximum RV length is 18' - No hookups.
Reservations
General Information
Spring - Fall
Open 24 hours/day
Camping/ Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20/night (8 people; 1 vehicle included per site).
Additional Vehicle: $5/night
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
Adventure Pass not accepted in-lieu of camping fee.
Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!: These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $12 per night
Additional Vehicle fee: $5 per vehicle per night
Dogs must be on a leash.
36 CFR 261.8 (d) - Possessing a dog not on a leash or otherwise confined.
$150 fine
Address: 33708 Crown Valley Road Acton, CA 93510
Phone: (661) 269-2808
Hours: Open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.34611111
Longitude: -117.9127778
Directions
From Interstate 210 in the city of La Cañada Flintridge, exit at Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2) and drive northeast for 36 miles.
Parking
Keep within designated parking spur.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
1 designated picnic table at each campsite
