San Gabriel Mountains

California · National Monument

The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument offers stunning landscapes and a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife viewing.

Campgrounds

• Mt. Pacifico Campground — Seasonal · $5–$30 · 7,102 ft
• Crystal Lake Campground — Seasonal · $20 · 5,732 ft
• Buckhorn Campground — April to October · $20 · 6,498 ft
• Monte Cristo Campground — April to October · $20 · 3,566 ft
• Chilao Campground — April to October · $20 · 5,304 ft
• Coldbrook Campground — first come, first served · April to October · $20 · 3,345 ft · reserve
• Horse Flats Campground — April to October · $20 · 5,688 ft
• Manker Flat Campground — April to October · $20 · 6,009 ft

Top trails

• Mount San Antonio and Mount Baldy Notch Trail — 10.0 mi loop
• Bridge to Nowhere via East Fork Trail — 9.7 mi out & back
• Sturtevant Falls Trail — 3.3 mi out & back
• Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall — 8.6 mi out & back
• Mount San Antonio via Baldy Bowl Trail — 8.1 mi out & back

Visiting

Fees — Adventure Pass: $5, Adventure Pass: $30, America the Beautiful Pass: $80.

Parking: An Adventure Pass or Interagency Pass must be displayed at most developed trailheads and recreation sites; not all sites carry this requirement. High visitor use has made illegal parking a management concern — park only in designated or legal spots.. Dogs allowed on leash. Phone: (626) 335-1251.

Coordinates: 34.2880, -117.6516. Official website.

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