USDA Forest Service · California
Spring Camp
USDA Forest Service · California, United States · in San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,623 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 5
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- RINCON/RED BOX (NFSR 2N24.2) · native material · high clearance vehicles
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Closed due to the Bobcat Fire. Elevation: 4700-Foot Elevation Amenities: 3 OHV/Hike-in campsites- picnic tables, vault toilets, no fire appliances, no 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. Pack In-Pack Out. OHV: Located along Rincon-Shortcut OHV Route. Permit needed for use of this route. Equestrian: Hitching Rails Fees: Camping - Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass Required. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $5 per night
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
$5 per secondary annual
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 36° | 25° | 76° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 53° | 34° | 21° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 54° | 37° | 22° | 85° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 62° | 39° | 28° | 80° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 44° | 34° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 50° | 39° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 57° | 46° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 56° | 49° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 53° | 44° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 72° | 47° | 34° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 64° | 43° | 30° | 79° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 56° | 36° | 25° | 72° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Shortcut Saddle Trailhead · 4.6 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Mt. Wilson Rd / Eaton Saddle Trailhead · 5.0 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- West Fork Road / Bikeway / Day-Use · 6.4 mi as the crow flies
West Fork National Recreation 7.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Devil's Canyon Trailhead · 7.6 mi as the crow flies
Devils Canyon 2.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Strawberry Colby Trailhead · 8.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 205 trails in Angeles National Forest · All 140 trails in San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Glenn Camp · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Spruce Grove Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Hoegees Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Devore Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- West Fork Trail Camp · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
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