Bear Canyon Campground
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 34.2408, -118.1328
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Campground is located 5 miles from Switzer 's Picnic Area. Requires a5-mile hike in (one-way) to the campground. Intermittent streams is present. Equestrian and mountain bike use not recommended. Amenities: 3 hike-in campsites each with a designated picnic table. No toilets. No trash receptacles. Pack In-Pack Out. There is 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.)
From the USFS.
Is Bear Canyon Campground free?
Yes. Bear Canyon Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Bear Canyon Campground?
From Interstate 210 in La Ca¿¿ada Flintridge, exit at Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2) and drive northeast for approximately 10 miles to the Switzer's Picnic Area. Take a right into the Switzer's Picnic Area and follow the narrow paved road about 1/2 mile down to the lower parking lot. The trail to Bear Canyon Campground begins at the east end of the parking lot across a wooden footbridge.
Nearby
- Mt. Lowe Trail Camp1.6 mi
- Valley Forge Campground3.5 mi
- Idlehour Campground3.6 mi
- West Fork Trail Camp4.8 mi
- Gould Mesa Campground5.3 mi
- Devore Campground5.6 mi
- Spruce Grove Campground6.0 mi
- Hoegees Campground6.1 mi
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.
