Mt. Pacifico Campground

Hike-in only, 3N17 is closed from Mill Creek to Alder Saddle.

Open seasonally, campgound will close for the season when the first winter storm is projected.

General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!

Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!: These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores.

Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips.

Overview of Site

Located near the western boundary of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, the campground is accessed by driving the 3N17 FS road from Mill Creek Summit side. Both road 3N17, and the access road to Mt. Pacifico Campground, are open to street legal and off-highway vehicles, while road 3N90 (aka “Roundtop Road”) is only open to street-legal vehicles. Campsites are first-come-first-served. Interagency Pass or Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked at this campground. The Pacific Crest Trail passes 1/2 mile north downslope of the campground. Not RV accessible. 7100' elevation. 10 tent-only sites.

Camp site features

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 8.9 mi · Messenger Flats

Nearest water fill: 16.5 mi

Fees

Adventure Pass Required $5/day or $30/year. Interagency Passes also accepted. For more information, please visit our recreation pass page.

Rules

See current fire restrictions.

Directions

Location: From Interstate 210 in Pasadena, exit onto the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy.2) and drive north for 9 miles. Turn left onto the Angeles Forest Hwy. (County Rd. N3) and drive about 12 miles to the intersection with Santa Clara Divide Rd. at Mill Creek Summit (there is a sign). Turn right and drive about 6 miles to the signed gate. Turn left and take the dirt road for 4 miles to the campground. The gate is locked in the winter when the road is impassable. Walk in at that time. May also be reached from the Sunland area by taking Big Tujunga Canyon Rd. and turning left at the Angeles Forest Highway, or by taking the Angeles Forest Highway from the Palmdale area.