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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Bear Canyon

Altadena, California · 3,465 ft

Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

At a glance

3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$5Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
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Elevation
3,465 ft1,056 m
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Land
Angeles National Forest

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About

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.)

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From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

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Cell service at Bear Canyon: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSunny62°46°
  • WedSunny69°55°
  • ThuSunny73°63°
  • FriSunny76°59°
  • SatSunny74°58°

Nearby camping

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Oakwilde

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3 OpenStreetMap entries in Altadena share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

34.24084, -118.13279
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U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Altadena

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