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At a Glance: 4,500-foot elevation 21 sites RV's up to 16' No water Vault toilets Campsites are first-come, first-served What to Expect South Fork Campground on the backside of the San Gabriel Mountains is a hidden gem in the Mojave Desert. Tucked in the middle of steep canyon walls descending from Mt. Islip from the South and Vazquez Rocks in the North, this campground offers 21 spacious sites of year-round tranquility. Each site comes with a fire-ring and grill to huddle around and cook those family campfire meals. Additionally, each site comes with a picnic bench should your group decide a game of cards is in order. After an evening around the fire, the South Fork Campground offers hiking and horseback riding to some of the most beautiful features in the San Gabriels. Campers turned hikers can travel south along Big Rock Creek towards Islip Saddle and see seasonal waterfalls or spot a Nelson's Big Horn Ram. What's more, hikers can head east along the Manzanita Trail towards Vincent's Gap or west to the Devil's Punchbowl - one of the most geologically interesting places in Los Angeles County. Regardless of the time of the year, visitors can find a trail that suits their needs and experience level. If hiking isn't your "thing," South Fork Campground delivers excellent snow play, fishing, and stargazing.
From Wrightwood, CA, take State Rt. 2 west 2.4 miles to Palmdale/Jackson Lake sign (County Rt. N4/Pines Hwy). Turn right onto Rt. N4 and go 11.5 miles to Sycamore Flats sign (Forest Rt. 4N11). Turn left onto Rt. 4N11 and go 2.3 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 4N11A). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 4N11A (dirt) and go 0.9 miles to campground.
I Love this place to take family out and has a hiking trail!
Nice and calm hidden campground. Has a cold river flowing few steps away. Camp site is right at the base of the mountains with lots of trees. Plenty of walking, hiking and exploring opportunities. It does have restrooms. You can make it to this spot with any normal car.
Beautiful spot didn't realize it went back so far
There is a creek that runs through there that my buddy said had fish so we checked it out turns out he was right they're not too big but it's pretty crazy Heather out there in the middle of nowhere We also took the RC rock crawlers had a good time with that Pretty cool campgrounds Although it looks like some of the people have been there for a long time Definitely would go back with my family and friends
