Connectivity
No community carrier report is currently published for this campground.
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Campground
Sycamore Flat Campground
Angeles National Forest, California
About this campground
Sycamore Flat Campground is a small, developed campground located in the Big Rock Creek Recreation Area of the Angeles National Forest.
Located where the Mojave Desert meets the San Gabriel Mountains, Sycamore Flat offers a unique blend of mountain and desert landscapes.
Sycamore Flat Campground offers basic developed amenities, including 11 first-come, first-served campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a communal vault toilet.
Map
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- Latitude
- 34.413760° N
- Longitude
- 117.825130° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
The available official and community sources do not publish an access type.
Site types
- Tent sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
For vehicles
No vehicle features are separately published.
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Sycamore Flat Campground is a small, developed campground located in the Big Rock Creek Recreation Area of the Angeles National Forest. At approximately 4,200 feet in elevation, it offers a peaceful setting with mature sycamore and juniper trees and easy access to Big Rock Creek. The campground features 11 first-come, first-served campsites for tents and small RVs or trailers up to approximately 18 feet. It is open year-round, weather and road permitting.
Facilities
Sycamore Flat Campground offers basic developed amenities, including 11 first-come, first-served campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a communal vault toilet. There is currently no piped water available so campers should bring enough for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.
The campground accommodates tents and small RVs or trailers up to approximately 18 feet. Cell phone service is limited, and visitors should check current forest conditions and fire restrictions before arrival.
Recreation
Visitors can enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, picnicking, and exploring Big Rock Creek. Nearby trails include the South Fork Trail, Manzanita Trail, and Punchbowl Trail. The surrounding roads also offer scenic drives through the northeastern section of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Natural Features
Located where the Mojave Desert meets the San Gabriel Mountains, Sycamore Flat offers a unique blend of mountain and desert landscapes. Mature California sycamores, juniper trees, and native shrubs provide shade in portions of the campground, Nearby Big Rock Creek creates seasonal riparian habitat for birds and other wildlife. Rocky canyon walls, rolling hills, and open mountain views define the surrounding scenery.
Nearby Attractions
• Big Rock Creek – Popular for picnicking, photography, and seasonal recreation.
• Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area – Unique geologic formations with hiking trails and interpretive exhibits.
• South Fork Trail – A scenic trail following Big Rock Creek through the San Gabriel Mountains.
• Jackson Lake – Seasonal fishing, picnicking, and nearby camping opportunities.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Birding
- Camping
- Photography
- Scenic Drive
- Water Access
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Campfire Rings
- River Access
- Self Pay Station
- Shade
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
11 sites- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicle length
- 18 ft
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
1 site- Maximum people
- 8
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Site availability
- The official inventory marks these campsites as first come, first served rather than reservable live inventory.
- Scan And Pay
- 1
- Maximum published occupancy
- 8 people per site
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
- Food storage
- Sycamore Flat Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Angeles National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- Sycamore Flat Campground's official facility record states: Sycamore Flat Campground offers basic developed amenities, including 11 first-come, first-served campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a communal vault toilet.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
No live campsite inventory is published. Sites use an arrival-based, first-come procedure; dates selected in Kampilo are for trip planning only.
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Management | $5 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Management | $5 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Management | $5 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- No water available-please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking and extinguishing campfires.
- No generators, amplifiers, live bands or loud music. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am.
- Bears frequent the area- all food and scented items must be properly stored.
- Check out time is 11 am. Check in time is 2 pm.
- Call (661) 269-2808 for current conditions and additional information.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov .
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Pearblossom - Highway 138: • From Highway 138 in Pearblossom, turn south onto Longview Road. • Continue south and turn left onto Avenue W. • Follow Avenue W toward Valyermo, passing the Mojave Work Center • Continue toward Big Rock Creek Road and turn right. • Follow Big Rock Creek Road approximately 3 miles up Big Rock Creek Canyon. • Sycamore Flat Campground will be on the left side of the road Third-party navigation apps, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, may provide inaccurate routing.
Facility contact
661-269-2808