Southfork Campground
Piñon Hills, California · 4,567 ft
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- Elevation
- 4,567 ft (1,392 m)4,567 ft1,392 m
- Land
- Angeles National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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At a Glance: This site not regularly maintained. 4,500-foot elevation21 sites RV 's up to 16 'No water Vault toilets Campsites are first-come, first-served What to Expect South Fork Campground on the backside of the San Gabriel Mountains is a hidden gem in the Mojave Desert. Tucked in the middle of steep canyon walls descending from Mt. Islip from the South and Vazquez Rocks in the North, this campground offers 21 spacious sites of year-round tranquility. Each site comes with a fire-ring and grill to huddle around and cook those family campfire meals. Additionally, each site comes with a picnic bench should your group decide a game of cards is in order. After an evening around the fire, the South Fork Campground offers hiking and horseback riding to some of the most beautiful features in the San Gabriel's. Campers turned hikers can travel south along Big Rock Creek towards Islip Saddle and see seasonal waterfalls or spot a Nelson's Big Horn Ram. What 's more, hikers can head east along the Manzanita Trail towards Vincent 's Gap or west to the Devil 's Punchbowl - one of the most geologically interesting places in Los Angeles County. Regardless of the time of the year, visitors can find a trail that suits their needs and experience level. If hiking is in 't your "thing," South Fork Campground delivers excellent snow play, fishing, and stargazing.
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From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
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Cell service at Southfork Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
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- WedSunny65°55°
- ThuSunny65°57°
- FriSunny69°55°
- SatSunny68°54°
- SunSunny68°54°
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