Gould Mesa Campground
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Year-round.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 34.2222, -118.2222
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Elevation: 1500-Foot ElevationAmenities: 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.
From the USFS.
Is Gould Mesa Campground free?
Yes. Gould Mesa Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Gould Mesa Campground?
Location: Accessible by the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail. From Interstate 210 WEST in La Canada, take Windsor Ave. Turn right on Windsor to Ventura St. and park. Take the Gabrielino Trail 2 miles to the campground. OR from Interstate 210 exit at the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy. 2) and head north about 2 miles. Park on the right before you enter the forest and hike the dirt road 1 mile past the power substation to the campground.
Nearby
- Bear Canyon Campground5.3 mi
- Mt. Lowe Trail Camp6.4 mi
- Idlehour Campground8.0 mi
- Valley Forge Campground8.8 mi
- West Fork Trail Camp10.1 mi
- Monte Cristo Campground10.5 mi
- LIGHTNING POINT GROUP CAMPGROUND10.6 mi
- Lightning Point Campground10.6 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.
