Horse Flats Campground

$20.00/night

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Overview

Horse Flats Campground is a small, high-country campground with 26 individual sites located off the Santa Clara Divide Road (3N17) in the Angeles National Forest and within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Set at approximately 5,700 feet elevation, the campground provides a peaceful mountain setting surrounded by pine forest and granite outcroppings.

Recreation

The area offers a range of outdoor activities such as rock climbing & bouldering, hiking, nature viewing, photography, and scenic driving.

Facilities

Horse flats campground provides basic developed amenities, including:

· 26 single first-come/first-serve campsites

· Picnic tables and fire rings

· Vault toilets

Water is not available, so visitors should bring a sufficient supply for cooking, cleaning, and extinguishing campfires. Cell service is unavailable.

Natural Features

Horse Flats sits in the high country of the San Gabriel Mountains, characterized by Jeffrey pine, Coulter pine, and oak woodland, along with large granite boulders and rock formations that define the landscape. The higher elevation creates a cooler climate compared to lower foothill areas, with fresh mountain air and seasonal wildflowers.

Nearby Attractions

Angeles Crest Scenic Highway – Mountain viewpoints, trailheads, and picnic areas along the highway
High-country trail networks – Access to hiking routes connecting to nearby wilderness areas
Chilao Recreation Area & Visitor Center – Interpretive exhibits and additional camping options a short drive away
Local climbing areas – Granite formations throughout the Horse Flats area

Camp site features

Across 26 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 26 sites
Largest party: 8 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 18.3 mi · Messenger Flats

Nearest water fill: 10.3 mi

Directions

From the Los Angeles / Pasadena area: Take Interstate 210 (Foothill Freeway) until you reach the exit for the Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2). Exit onto Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2) and drive northeast into the mountains. Continue for approximately 25–30 miles (distance varies by starting point) until reaching Santa Clara Divide Road (3N17). Turn onto Santa Clara Divide Road (3N17) and follow for approximately 3 miles until reaching campground entrance

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

2 reviews

4 stars

David D

Loop:Horse Flats

Site:

Reviewed 5 months ago

Well maintained. campground in May when we went. Didn't meet camp host, but there wasn't a lot of occupancy when we camped. Near a trail. This site specifically barely fit 2 cars. Maybe it's more for one car.

David D

Loop:Extra Vehicle

Site:

Reviewed 5 months ago

Great campsite!

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Season dates

Walk In season

Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

First come, first served

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Apr 2, 2027 – Nov 14, 2027

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Walk In season

Mar 31, 2028 – Nov 12, 2028

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