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Established Camping

Monte Cristo Campground

8 Reviews

About

National Forest

Angeles National Forest

Monte Cristo Campground recently underwent a complete renovation. All campsites in the campground were totally revamped during the renovation. There are now 19 individual camp sites with sites #6 and #7 as double sites. In order to ensure fee compliance site #6 was designated as #6A and #6B; and site #7 was designated as #7A and #7B. This is to inform the public if both A and B sites are occupied at #6 and #7, campers will be required to pay double to occupy the double sites.

3600' elevation
19 campsites
Campsites are first-come-first-served.

Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking

Fee Info

Fees are due within 30 minutes upon occupying the camp site. Occupancy is on a first come, first served basis. Campsites must be occupied the first 24 hours. Reserving or holding of campsites is not allowed. 8 people, 2 vehicles maximum per campsite. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm - 6:00 am. Check out/Change of day time is 11:00 am. Pets must be confined or on a leash.

Adventure & Interagency Passes are not accepted in-lieu of the $12 fee. Interagency Senior and Access Passes entitle the cardholder to 1/2 price on the camping fee.

Reservation Info

First come first serve

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Location

Monte Cristo Campground is located in California

Directions

Location: From Interstate 210 in Pasadena, exit the Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy. 2) and drive north for 9 miles. Turn left onto the Angeles Forest Highway (County Rd. N3) and drive about 9 miles to the campground. May also be reached from the Sunland area by taking Big Tujunga Canyon Rd. and turning left at the Angeles Forest Highway, or taking the Angeles Forest Highway from the Palmdale area.

Coordinates

34.34135 N
118.109452 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
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AT&T
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Site Types

RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

$12

/ night

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Joshua P.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 4, 2022

Okay but venomous

Campground was okay but be careful because there are black widows everywhere! Especially under the tables of the campsites. Be especially careful if you’re traveling with kids, because with the next hospital far away a bite could be deadly. These spiders come out in the evening.

Other than that we liked the vibe. Restrooms were poorly maintained and there was lots of trash laying around.

Site19

Month of VisitSeptember

Taka B.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2022

Would visit again

Stayed in space #4. No cell phone service here. T-Mobile customer.

Some of the camp grounds are overgrown with grass- not maintained. The pit bathrooms are not pleasant as it's minimally maintained. There are water sources on almost all campsites. Or one right next to you if you don't have one. The water does not taste too good, but it serves for washing. A bear was on our stuff the first night. I whistled and it ran away. In the morning today, we seen another, casually walking Into the grounds. It didn't seem aggressive or particularly interested in humans. It seemed more curious just to take a stroll and look. Yelling at it to leave worked super easy, but it isn't afraid. There are sufficient trees, but I recommend to bring an easy-up for shade. It's in between two peaks (hills on east and west) so you can sleep in and in late afternoon, you're not being blasted by the sun. It got hot, but it was bearable. Paying is easyeasyJet, make sure you have exact change because it's a drop box with available envelopes. You will hear people flying down the highway during the day. It was a half full occupied place, but one group was definitely heard. They weren't too much though. If a little bit of water ran through the trench, it would have been perfect. Giving it 5 stars for the great time. There are nicer places that are too full, but loved the calm camp feel.

Site4

Month of VisitAugust

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jamie

Scout

Reviewed Dec. 8, 2021

Quiet and relaxing

I camped here for a week and half and it was quiet. No water at sites but they have water. No service. I pulled a 26 TT. I came in from the La side of the mountains and found it’s easier to go in from Palmdale with a rv or tt. If your hauling anything longer then 20 ft. Try for site 11.

Site11

Month of VisitDecember

Cierra M.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 15, 2021

Nice spot close to good hiking

Proper dispersed camping, first come first serve $12 cash deposit box. About 20 decent sized spots with firepits, picnic tables & water. Nice campgrounds with lots of trees and big stones, and a creek that runs thru seasonally but it was dry when I visited 4/12/21. One downside there is NO service here or really anywhere on the 2. But if no service is no problem then definitely recommend! It’s Close to Hidden Springs and Switzer falls, surrounding area is very beautiful. I’ll be back!

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Gina K.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 13, 2021

Small cute area with a small creek running through it.

Would definitely recommend.

Matt T.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 9, 2017

Excellent

Great little spot, easy to find and well maintained

Ben S.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 9, 2017

One Night at Monte Cristo

Visited it while participating in Cotopaxi. Only about an hour from LA. Campground was clean, easy to find. There were water spigots and pit toilets. There's a small creek that runs through the campground. It was easy to find a spot on a Friday night

SiteSite 4

Month of VisitOctober