Coldbrook 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.
General Information
Elevation: 3,350-feet in elevation
Location: Hwy. 39 at mile marker 32.18
Amenities:
- 22 campsites with picnic tables
- Campfire rings
- Vault (non-flush) toilets.
- Year-round stream (treat water 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.
RV’s: Maximum RV length is 22'. No hookups.
This campground is located on the North Fork of the San Gabriel River.
Open 24 hours/day
An Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass may be necessary if visiting other locations during your visit to the Angeles National Forest.
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: $20 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night
Adventure Pass not accepted in-lieu of camping fee.
*Place cash/check/money order in the envelope provided and put it in the fee tube. Make checks and money orders payable to "USDA Forest Service."*
Address: 110 N. Wabash Avenue Glendora, CA 91741
Phone: (626) 335-1251
Hours: Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed daily from 1 - 1:30 p.m. for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.29055556
Longitude: -117.8397222
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Day Hikes Info
Access to Smith Mountain Trailhead, the East Fork Trail (Bridge to Nowhere).
Backpacking Info
The Upper Bear Creek Trailhead (for backpacking trips leading into the wilderness) can be found roughly 1/4-mile south of Coldbrook entrance.