The Best Camping in Los Angeles
Looking for the best camping in Los Angeles? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Los Angeles. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top camping spots in and near Los Angeles
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Altadena, California
Eaton Canyon to Idlehour
4.410.99 mi / 3291 ft gainIdlehour is nestled deep in the Angeles National Forest, so it feels like you're in the heart of some untapped wilderness instead of six miles away from a bustling metropolis. The trail camp is accessible by foot through a variety of locations, but the most popular route is through Eaton Canyon, ...Read more -
Altadena, California
Arroyo Seco Trail
20 mi / 3750 ft gainArroyo Seco Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Altadena, California.Read more -
Sierra Madre, California
Mount Wilson Loop to Mount Yale and Jones Peak
19.53 mi / 7759 ft gainMount Wilson Loop to Mount Yale and Jones Peak is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sierra Madre, California.Read more -
Altadena, California
Idlehour Trail via Mount Wilson Trail
18.48 mi / 5312 ft gainIdlehour Trail via Mount Wilson Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Altadena, California.Read more -
Altadena, California
Henninger Flats Trail
5.52 mi / 1434 ft gainHenninger Flats Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pasadena, California.Read more -
Altadena, California
Echo Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail
5.55 mi / 1493 ft gainEcho Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Altadena, California.Read more -
Altadena, California
Cobb Estate to Switzer Station via Lower San Merrill Trail
10.29 mi / 3698 ft gainCobb Estate to Switzer Station via Lower San Merrill Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Altadena, California.Read more -
Altadena, California
Dawn Mine and Sunset Trail Loop
5.52 mi / 2087 ft gainDawn Mine and Sunset Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Altadena, California.Read more -
Irwindale, California
Santa Fe Dam Loop Trail
4 mi / 105 ft gainSanta Fe Dam Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Baldwin Park, California.Read more -
La Cañada Flintridge, California
Angeles Crest Scenic Byway: La Canada to Mountain Top Junction
7.2 mi / 797 ft gainAngeles Crest Scenic Byway: La Canada to Mountain Top Junction is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near La Canada Flintridge, California.Read more -
Arcadia, California
Mount Zion via Sturtevant and Lower Winter Creek Trail Loop
8.18 mi / 2671 ft gainMount Zion via Sturtevant and Lower Winter Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sierra Madre, California.Read more -
Los Angeles County, California
Mount Lowe Road to Inspiration Point
7.04 mi / 1594 ft gainMount Lowe Road to Inspiration Point is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Wilson, California.Read more -
Los Angeles County, California
Mount Lowe Campground Trail
7.17 mi / 1516 ft gainMount Lowe Campground Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Mount Wilson, California.Read more -
Los Angeles County, California
Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle
5.68 mi / 1558 ft gainMount Lowe via Eaton Saddle is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Palmdale, California.Read more -
Los Angeles County, California
Idlehour Trail
4.014.89 mi / 4665 ft gainIdlehour Trail is an out-and-back trail that is strenuous located near Mount Wilson, California.Read more -
Palmdale, California
Valley Forge Trail
5.06 mi / 1250 ft gainValley Forge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mount Wilson, California.Read more