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Area Status: Open
Elevation: 3400-Foot Elevation
Amenities: 3 hike-in campsites- Picnic tables and campfire rings, no toilets, no trash receptacles. Pack In-Pack Out. There is 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 trail camp is a 4.5 mile hike down the Arroyo from Switzer's Picnic Area.
Fees: Camping - Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass Required if parking at any of the parking areas for Switzer's Picnic Area. Campsites are first come-first served. No reserving or holding of campsites allowed.
Day use - Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass Required.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: |
Year-round. |
| Reservations: |
Campsites are first come - first served. No reserving or holding of sites allowed. |
| Permit Info: |
California Campfire Permit Required. |
| Open Season: |
Year-round |
| Usage: |
Light |
| Restrictions: |
Fire Restrictions are in effect. All fires must be put completely out each night and before you leave the area. |
| Water: |
Seasonal Stream |
| Restroom: |
No |
| Passes: |
Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass Required. |
| 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:
From Interstate 210 in La Canada, exit at Angeles Crest Highway (HWY 2) and drive northeast for approximately 10 miles to the Switzers Picnic Area. Take a right into the Switzers Picnic Area and follow the narrow paved road about 1/2 mile down to the lower parking lot. The trail to Bear Canyon Trail Camp begins at the east end of the parking lot across a wooden footbridge.
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