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Located near the western boundary of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, both road 3N17 and the access road to Mt. Pacifico Campground are open to street legal and off-highway vehicles, while road 3N90 (aka “Roundtop Road”) is only open to street-legal vehicles. Campsites are first-come-first-served. Interagency Pass or Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked at this campground. The Pacific Crest Trail passes 1/2 mile north downslope of the campground. Not RV accessible. 7100' elevation. 10 tent-only sites.
From Interstate 210 in Pasadena, exit onto the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy.2) and drive north for 9 miles. Turn left onto the Angeles Forest Hwy. (County Rd. N3) and drive about 12 miles to the intersection with Santa Clara Divide Rd. at Mill Creek Summit (there is a sign). Turn right and drive about 6 miles to the signed gate. Turn left and take the dirt road for 4 miles to the campground. The gate is locked in the winter when the road is impassable. Walk in at that time. May also be reached from the Sunland area by taking Big Tujunga Canyon Rd. and turning left at the Angeles Forest Highway, or by taking the Angeles Forest Highway from the Palmdale area.
Many people drive the last 1-2 miles even though motor vehicles are not allowed (hiking and horses, only). The road is rough. I love this spot but it can get super windy all through the night (bring ear plugs to sleep). Bugs can be bad during the day. All caping tables are in bright sun-light. Shade is at a premium.
Didn't camp here but drove up for the sunset. Will definitely be back to camp very soon
Insane. Definitely don’t advise taking a rear wheel drive Passat up the road to the top... but we made it. Sunset and views are spectacular. Quiet and small campground. We’re coming back.
They were grading the road on our way up so a real pain on the one hand, but it also means that they maintain the road, so...
But the campsite is nice, there are several areas with good tent sites. Some good-sized pines and rock outcrops for wind cover.
