Gould Mesa Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)

Area Status: Open

DUE TO RECENT WINTER STORMS, SOME RECREATION AREAS MAY BE INACCESSIBLE OR CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK ALERTS & NOTICES FOR ANY CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS / OFFICE UPDATES.

Gould Mesa Trail Camp is a hike-in campground—2 miles round-trip with a very steep hill.

NOTE: Due to recent rainfall and flooding, there is debris blocking the FS Service Road to the campground. Maintenance and cleanup of the campground will be sporadic.

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:

Elevation: 1,500-feet

General Amenities: 5 hike-in campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings, vault toilets, trash receptacles, no piped water available. Seasonal stream (treat/boil water--if available--before using). However, water flow may be low or non-existent due to reduced rainfall/drought. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.

Equestrian Amenities: 3 hitching rail (52 linear feet) for horses, stream water available

Hiking Information: Access to the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail is adjacent to the trail camp.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Maintenance and cleaning of sites will be sporadic due to a county road project.
Operational Hours:	Year-round.
Reservations:	Campsites are first-come-first-served. No reserving of campsites allowed.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping,Picnic tables,Toilets
Permit Info:	California Campfire permit is required.
Open Season:	Year-round
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	See current fire restrictions.
Water:	Stream
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (1)
Passes:	Information & Pass Sales
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Please call the LA Gateway District Office at (818) 899-1900 for current conditions and additional information. For more office info, visit Information & Pass Sales.

General Information

Directions:

Location: Accessible by the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail. From Interstate 210 WEST in La Canada, take Windsor Ave. Turn right on Windsor to Ventura St. and park. Take the Gabrielino Trail 2 miles to the campground. OR from Interstate 210 exit at the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy. 2) and head north about 2 miles. Park on the right before you enter the forest and hike the dirt road 1 mile past the power substation to the campground.