Bandido Group Campground
Pearblossom, California
| Address: | Santa Clara Divide Rd, Pearblossom, CA 93553, USA |
| GPS: |
34°20'43.9"N 118°0'12.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Trails State Park
Camp, Hike, and Horseback
Groups of all types will enjoy staying at the Bandido Group Campground, which boasts beautiful scenery in a relaxing, rustic atmosphere. The site accommodates groups of up to 150 campers, but is designed for equestrian campers and provides several horse corrals and hitch racks. Bandido is divided into five campsites, each with varying capacities for smaller groups. Site #1 has a capacity of 12 campers. Site #2 can accommodate 60 campers. Site #3 and #5 can each hold a maximum of 30 campers. Site #4 has a capacity of 18 campers.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Pearblossom, California
- Head west on CA-138 W toward 123rd St E (4.2 mi)
- Turn left onto 87th St E (1.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Mt Emma Rd (9.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Angeles Forest HwyParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(11.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Rd (9.1 mi)
- Turn left onto CA-2 E (10.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Service Rd 3N17/
Pacifico Mountain Rd/ Santa Clara Divide Rd Destination will be on the left(1.8 mi)
From La Canada at the junction of the I-210 and State Route 2 (Angeles Crest Highway), exit I-210 and turn north towards the mountains on State Route 2. Proceed 28.5 miles to Three Points (two miles past Newcomb's Ranch Cafe) and turn left onto Forest Service Road 3N17 (Santa Clara Divide Road). Continue west 2 miles to the entrance; gate is on the left.
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