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Camping · California

Bear Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
34.7130, -118.6315
Last verified
September 18, 2026
34.7130° N · 118.6315° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Very popular for hunting season with very little to no shade. Amenities: 7 campsites each with designated picnic table and campfire rings. No toilets. No trash facilities available, so please help by taking your trash out with you. Pack In-Pack Out. No piped water available.(Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.)

From the USFS.

Is Bear Campground free?

Yes. Bear Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Bear Campground?

From Interstate 5 in Castaic, turn northeast on Lake Hughes Rd. and drive 27 miles to the town of Lake Hughes. Turn left on Pine Canyon Rd. and drive to Sawmill Mountain (northwest) on Sawmill Mountain-Liebre Ridge Rd. (Forest Service Road 7N23) and drive about 10 miles to the campground.

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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