Horse Flats Campground
Campground · 26 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 26
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
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
The facts
- 26 bookable sites
- 27 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Extra Vehicle, Horse Flats
Site types
- 26 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
27 campsites at Horse Flats Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Vehicle Fee | Extra Vehicle | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 01 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | Horse Flats | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Horse Flats Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Horse Flats Campground?
- Yes, Horse Flats Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Horse Flats Campground have?
- 27 sites in total, of which 26 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Horse Flats Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Horse Flats Campground.
- Does Horse Flats Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Horse Flats Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Horse Flats Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
- Phone 661-269-2808
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-29.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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