Hoegees Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

TEMPORARILY CLOSED due to the Bobcat Fire.

When open...

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:

Hoegees Trail Camp can be found by starting at the Chantry Flat Picnic Area and hiking along the Winter Creek Trail. The 2.2-mile shaded hike offers a wonderful view of lush pines, oaks, and other vegetation. Once you make it to Hoegees, you'll have the option to continue onto the Upper Winter Creek trail for a 4.85-mile loop with 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Another option is to connect to the Gabrielino Trail and continue on to Mt. Wilson.

Amenities: 13 hike-in campsites- picnic tables and campfire rings/klamath stoves, no toilet facilities, 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.

Hiking: Access to the Upper Winter Creek Trail and the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Closed due to the Bobcat Fire closure.
Operational Hours:	Year-round.
Reservations:	First-come, first-served campsites. Reserving or holding of sites not allowed.
Fees:	Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required.
Permit Info:	California Campfire Permit required.
Open Season:	Year-round
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	See current fire restrictions.
Water:	Stream
Restroom:	None
Passes:	Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass required. Information & Pass Sales
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Please call the LA Gateway District Office at (818) 482-8937 for current conditions and additional information. For more office info visit Information & Pass Sales.

General Information

Directions:

From Interstate 210 in Arcadia, exit at Santa Anita Ave. and go north 6 miles to the Chantry Flat Picnic Area. Hike in approximately 2 miles, via the Upper Winter Creek Trail.