Bear Canyon
Bear Canyon is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.24084, -118.13279
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/angeles/recarea/?recid=41712
About Bear Canyon
Campground is located 5 miles from Switzer 's Picnic Area. Requires a5-mile hike in (one-way) to the campground. Intermittent streams is present. Equestrian and mountain bike use not recommended. Amenities: 3 hike-in campsites each with a designated picnic table. No toilets. No trash receptacles. Pack In-Pack Out. There is no piped water available. Seasonal stream water (treat before using). However, water flow may be low or non-existent due to reduced rainfall. (Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.)
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Elkay Hydration Station · 13 mi
- Propane
- American Gas - Mini Mart · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- 7 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Canyon Trail Camp | Free campsite | 0.4 mi | Free | — |
| Mt. Lowe | National forest campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Mt. Lowe Trail Camp | Free campsite | 1.6 mi | Free | — |
| Millard | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Oakwilde | National forest campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Gould Mesa Trail Camp | Free campsite | 2.9 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.