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California
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Inside Angeles National Forest
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Messenger Flats
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Elevation: 5500-Foot Elevation Amenities: 10Campsites- Picnic tables and campfire rings, vault toilets. There is no water available. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires. Hiking: Just a short walk to the Pacific Crest Trail located across from the campground entrance. Corrals: Two horse corrals available. Fees: Camping - Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass Required. Campsites are first come-first served. No reserving or holding of campsites allowed. Day use -Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass Required.
MEADOW GROUP CAMPGROUND
~18 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
LIGHTNING POINT GROUP CAMPGROUND
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Messenger Flats
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Lightning Point
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Lightning Point Campground (CLOSED)
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Big Buck Trail Camp
~5 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Tom Lucas Trail Camp
~8 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Soledad Canyon RV & Camping Resort
~8 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Monte Cristo
~9 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Monte Cristo Campground
~9 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.