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Mt. Lowe Trail Camp

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
34.2267, -118.1106
Last verified
September 18, 2026
34.2267° N · 118.1106° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

This site is at 4,500-foot elevation. Five hike-in campsites. One hitching rail for horses. No water. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires. Pack it in - Pack it out!

From the USFS.

Is Mt. Lowe Trail Camp free?

Yes. Mt. Lowe Trail Camp is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Mt. Lowe Trail Camp?

From Interstate 210 in Pasadena, exit Lake Ave. and go north to Loma Alta Dr. Turn west (left) on Loma Alta and drive to Chaney Trail Drive (flashing yellow light). From locked gate (at 2N50.2) hike 4-5 miles on road to the trail camp.

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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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