Bear Canyon Campground

Area Status: Open

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) 899-1900 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.