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Area Status: Open
Elevation: 1500-Foot Elevation
Amenities: 5 Hike-in campsites- Picnic tables and campfire rings, vault toilets, 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.
Hiking: Access to the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail is adjacent to the trail camp.
Equestrian: Hitching Rail (52 linear feet).
Gould Mesa Trail Camp is a hike-in campground located 2 miles from Ventura Street on the Gabrielino Trail. Being only a few miles away La Canada-Flintridge, it offers a quick-respite for the weary hiker. Those choosing to start in Altadena near the Jet Propulsion Laboratories will walk through riparian groves along a tranquil steam surrounded by steep ridges. The trek to Gould Mesa Trail Camp is 5.1 miles round trip with 300 feet of elevation change.
At a Glance
| 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: |
Fire Restrictions are in effect. All fires must be put completely out each night and before you leave the area. |
| Water: |
Stream |
| Restroom: |
Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: |
Forest Service |
| Information Center: |
Please call the LA Gateway District Office at (818) 482-8937 for current conditions and additional information. |
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.
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