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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Monte Cristo Campground

Pasadena, California · 3,566 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
$20Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
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Elevation
3,566 ft1,087 m
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Land
Angeles National Forest

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About

3600 ' elevation19 campsites are first-come-first-served. $20 per site per night. No reserving or holding of campsites allowed. Check-in/Check-out is at 11 am RV 's allowed up to 30 ' - No Hookups Vault Toilets What to Expect Monte Cristo Campground is located towards the backside of the San Gabriel Mountains in a high-desert climate making the epic views seem endless. It is one of Angeles National Forest 's lesser used spots to pitch a tent. With 19 large, spacious and accessible sites, grab a friend (or two or three) and spend the weekend telling stories around the campfire, taking a short drive to hike Granite Mountain or dip in the cool waters of postcard-worthy Switzer Falls.

Fees: Overnight Use:

From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

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Cell service at Monte Cristo Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny71°55°
  • ThuSunny72°60°
  • FriSunny75°59°
  • SatSunny75°57°
  • SunSunny74°57°

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Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

34.34278, -118.10973
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Nearest town
Pasadena

Data from OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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