USDA Forest Service · California
Gould Mesa Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,696 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 6
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile good · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
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. Elevation: 1500-Foot Elevation Amenities: 5 Hike-in campsites- Picnic tables and campfire rings, vault toilets, 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. Hiking: Access tothe Gabrielino National Recreation Trail is adjacent to the trail camp. Equestrian: Hitching Rail (52 linear feet). Gould Mesa Trail Camp is a hike-in campground located 2 miles from Ventura Street on the Gabrielino Trail. Being only a few miles away La Canada-Flintridge, it offers a quick-respite for the weary hiker. Those choosing to start in Altadena near the Jet Propulsion Laboratories will walk through riparian groves along a tranquil steam surrounded by steep ridges. The trek to Gould Mesa Trail Camp is 5.1 miles round trip with 300 feet of elevation change. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 45° | 33° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 64° | 44° | 29° | 86° | 1 of 11 |
| March | 64° | 46° | 30° | 95° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 72° | 49° | 38° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 74° | 54° | 43° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 85° | 59° | 50° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 66° | 56° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 91° | 65° | 59° | 107° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 86° | 63° | 52° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 81° | 57° | 44° | 98° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 73° | 51° | 39° | 89° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 66° | 44° | 34° | 82° | 0 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
- Trail Canyon Trailhead · 6.0 mi as the crow flies
Trail Canyon Trail 9.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Mt. Wilson Rd / Eaton Saddle Trailhead · 9.0 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Strawberry Colby Trailhead · 9.4 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 205 trails in Angeles National Forest
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
- Oakwilde Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Millard Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Bear Canyon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Mt. Lowe Trail Camp · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Idlehour Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
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