Manker Flats Campground

Manker Flats Campground is the place that makes for a cool and comfortable summer get-away. Situated at the base of the 10,064-foot Mount Baldy, the highest point in the San Gabriel Mountains and in Los Angeles County, this campground is a great basecamp for some challenging hikes. One of the most popular is the 11.3-mile loop to the summit of Mount Baldy, which offers amazing 360-degree views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. There are also a handful of other challenging trails near the campground, including the 12.3-mile Bear Canyon Trail, which is one of the most strenuous climbs in the San Gabriels. The 7.2-mile Ice Canyon Trail to Ice House Saddle is shorter, but a fantastic hike as well. These sites are first-come, first-served. Amenities include piped water, flush toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables.

Campers looking for a shorter hike near Manker Flats may enjoy the 1.4-mile round trip hike to San Antonio Fall, which starts just across the road from the campground. Another trail to consider is nearby Icehouse Canyon Trail, which provides easy hiking up a charming canyon leading to a steep climb into the mountains. In Manker Flats Campground, the trail begins right across the street from the campground and will bring you to a 75-foot, multi-tier waterfall, where you can relax and soak in the scenery. The campground sits at 6,000 feet above sea level and closes in the winter. When open, the campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, potable water, and flush toilets. The sites are first-come-first-serve and RVs up to sixteen feet in length are permitted.

Location: 7980 Mt Baldy Rd, Mt Baldy, CA 91759, USA