Buckhorn Campground

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the 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.

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 the 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.

Hiking: Access to Burkhart Trailhead; the Burkhart Trail, the Silver Moccasin National Recreation Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the High Desert National Recreation Trail

Waterplay: Access to Buckhorn Creek, Buckhorn Falls, and Cooper Canyon Falls

RV’s: Maximum RV length is 18' - No hookups.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Campground is closed for the season.
Reservations:	Check-out time is 11 a.m. Days will get charged after 11 a.m. Campsites are first-come, first-served. Reserving or holding of sites not allowed.
Area Amenities:	Camping trailer: 18 feet maximum Picnic tables: 1 designated picnic table at each campsite Tent camping Parking: Keep within designated parking spur Toilets Accessible: 3 accessible sites Drinking water
Fees:	Camping - $12 per vehicle (8 people per site) per night, $5 for extra vehicle. 50% discounts given for Senior or Accessible America the Beautiful Pass holders. (Adventure Pass not accepted in-lieu of camping fee.)
Open Season:	Spring - Fall
Usage:	Heavy
Best Season:	Spring
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	See current fire restrictions.
Closest Towns:	La Cañada Flintridge
Restroom:	Vault Toilets
Passes:	$12 per vehicle (8 people per site) per night, $5 for extra vehicle. 50% discounts given for Senior or Accessible America the Beautiful Pass holders. (Adventure Pass not accepted in-lieu of camping fee.)
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Please call the Acton Work Center at: (661) 269-2808 or the Chilao Visitor Center on weekends at (626) 796-5541 for current conditions and additional information. For more office info, visit Information & Pass Sales.