California · Federal campground

Bear Campground

10 mi west of Lake Hughes, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype

First comebooking

May–Jul & Sep–Octbest months

About Bear Campground

**This campground is temporarily closed until further notice, as improvements are being made to it. Date for reopening is to be determined. When open... [**General Camping Info**](https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/angeles/recreation/camping-cabins): Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest! [**Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!**](https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices): 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!**](https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/bears): 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: ** **Hike-in only.** The best access to walk or…

Fees: **Camping -** Adventure Pass Required
Season: Year-round
Managed by: USFS - Angeles National Forest
Where: 10 mi west of Lake Hughes, CA · 34.71266, -118.63246

Things to do:

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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

52°

35°Jan

52°

34°Feb

56°

36°Mar

61°

39°Apr

69°

45°May

77°

53°Jun

85°

60°Jul

86°

60°Aug

80°

55°Sep

70°

47°Oct

59°

39°Nov

51°

34°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jul & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

See Bear Campground from above

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Trails near camp

Trail	Open to	From camp	Length
Pct Liebre Rd To Pine Cyn Rd	Horse	0.1 mi	14.3 mi
Pct Pine Cyn Rd To Hwy 138	Horse	1.7 mi	6.6 mi
Atmore Meadows	Horse	1.8 mi	1.3 mi
Fish Canyon Trail	Horse	2.3 mi	11.2 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.

Night sky: Rural edge

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Griffith Observatory (Observatory), 49 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 14.4 mi
Propane: 16.2 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

Camps nearby

CS 0508, Horse Camping 2 mi
Sawmill Campground 3.4 mi
Canyon Creek Summer Camp at The Oaks Ranch 4.3 mi
Upper Shake Campground 5.9 mi
Cienaga Campground 6.5 mi
Boy Scout Trail Camp 8 mi