Part of Angeles National Forest
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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<p>From Pearblossom - Highway 138:</p><ul><li><p>From Highway 138 in Pearblossom, turn south onto Longview Road.</p></li><li><p>Continue south and turn left onto Avenue W.</p></li><li><p>Follow Avenue W toward Valyermo, passing the Mojave Work Center</p></li><li><p>Continue toward Big Rock Creek Road and turn right.</p></li><li><p>Follow Big Rock Creek Road approximately 3 miles up Big Rock Creek Canyon.</p></li><li><p>Sycamore Flat Campground will be on the left side of the road</p></li></ul><p>Visitors should use the driving directions provided in their reservation confirmation. Third-party navigation apps, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze, may provide inaccurate routing.</p>
Phone: 661-269-2808
27744 Big Rock Creek Road