Pretty great. There are fire pits and picnic tables at each site. The pit bathrooms were in pretty…read moregood shape.

-First come first serve. -Trust system $12 fee paid in a…read morebox at the entrance -This campground is small and intimate which is actually really nice. -There's no water faucet on site. -Porta potty with swarms of flies living inside. Gnarly! - Not much shade!! It is so hot in June -Dogs are allowed. It was cool for a quick weekend getaway but I think Id rather drive out of LA a little longer for a campground with amenities.

What a great get away from the city! Three things stand out here : the cleanliness of the camp,…read moremost courteous hosts, the ample river space, flow, and sound. Thank you, Cathy and family!

Really bad experience! Spots are too small and pricey, bathroom was bad, the store was closed, they…read moreopen too late and they closed at 6, every time that you need came in you need to go and tell somebody to open. We rent 2 spots and the hobbit house; one of the worst thing was the hobbit house where my sister and her family got bitten of bedbugs. The river was dirty, not of the pictures showed . The only good thing was the Lady of the front, she's so sweet and kind.

As an avid hiker, Sturtevant Camp was always something of a unicorn; relatively close to the…read morenearest parking lot, but even closer to much easier hikes often taken with young Cub Scouts and inexperienced hiking parents (like Sturtevant Falls, for example)... I just never had occasion to visit. Instead, I would just happen upon the website (http://www.sturtevantcamp.com/) from time to time, and marvel at this relic of yesteryear, so close yet so far.... Well, that all changed a few weeks ago. On a short weekend backpacking trip with my eldest son and his Boy Scout troop, our 12 mile loop passing through nearby Spruce Grove put us on the doorstep of Sturtevant Camp... literally 0.1 miles from it! Not wanting to miss the opportunity to visit a place I had read about for years, I took the two minute walk from camp. Upon arrival, you really feel a sense that you've traveled back in time. Huge trees tower overhead-- much larger than any of the laurels and oaks that dot the landscape near the creek. Sturtevant Camp offers small rustic cabins, a mini-museum, a large mess hall (that offers hikers free coffee right nest to a tip/donation jar), and plenty of campy camp. Seasonally, irises bloom in small plantings, a big rope swing between big cedars is eye-catching, and the whole place makes you feel like you're a kid at summer camp, even for the briefest of moments. Due to its proximity to the REI in Arcadia (yeah, I went there, which is to say... I WENT there), large shoals of twenty-something hiking-social groups come through here frequently, especially on weekends. Clad in puffer jackets, workout crop tops, yoga pants, and $200 trail running shoes... oh, and with plenty of fancy hydration devices... the whimsy of your time travel is quickly Thanos-snapped back to reality. Unless you're into that sorta thing. But no matter-- they move along, and you can linger as long as you like. I suppose it might be worth it to try staying here sometime. Per the website, you can hire a mule team to carry your gear in for a nominal fee. Heck, there's even a honeymoon suite (probably not quite as fancy as other similarly-named accommodations at other places down the hill, but not without its charm, I'd guess.) In the meantime, this one is worth hiking to sometime. One note: the trail here from the south is very scenic, very narrow in places, shared with trail cyclists who often ride very fast, and has steep drop-offs that would certainly result in first responders coming to rescue you or recover your corpse. If you bring little ones-- or if you're one of those people who hikes with headphones so you can't hear bikes coming-- please be careful!

Who knew someplace this rustic and wild still existed so close to Los Angeles?! The camp is an…read moreeasy four-mile hike -- mostly well shaded -- out of Arcadia, CA (a suburb in the San Gabriel Valley). They offer a bunch of terrific cabins for rent...very cheaply as it's a non-profit. They have CLEAN men's and women's bathhouses with hot and cold showers, plus a fully equipped camp kitchen with EVERYTHING you need to make and eat as extravagant a meal as you want. All you need to bring is your food (and they even offer a mule train to haul THAT for you if you want!). There's ping-pong, a zip line, a huge swing between two mammoth Redwood trees, archery, horseshoes...even a piano in the lodge that at least one guest always seems to know how to play. The whole thing is nestled in a heavily forested canyon under a thick canopy of massive trees...you'd swear you're in Sequoia or Yosemite even though you're only a few miles as the crow flies from the big city. Totally unique experience...a great quick weekend adventure without going far at all.

This campground is the best I've ever visited! The location has an undeniably spectacular view and…read morethe Ocean breezes are amazing. Oh my goodness, the outpost store is the best for since it's not a bunch of nasty junk food. They feature local businesses and the best of the best products. Malibu brewing company among them. On a Friday evening, we enjoyed the sounds of local singer/songwriter, Hera, live in front of us! I highly recommend Surf Outpost, it will be worth your visit!

I have nothing but good things to say about surf post. The spaces are clean and well maintained…read more Spaces are all priced based off of size which is excellent. This is our second time visiting this year. We will continue to come multiple times a year because you can't be the price, view and all the activities they have on location. Staff is extremely friendly and check in and out are a breeze. Keep up the great work and we will see you soon.

Love this place, we been going every month and every time it's a nice adventure !!! Nice place to…read moredo Hiking, camping and off roaring !!!! #hiking #offroad #camping #crystallakeasuza #crystallake

This out and back hike is about 17 miles with about 4100' gain (some of it on the return). It…read morestarts from the peaceful campground and continues onto Baden-Powell peak, the 4th highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains. Along the way, there are opportunities to stop at several other peaks, such as Dawson, Hawkins, Throop, and Burnham. This would add several more miles to the total hike. The trail is single file with varying sizes of loose rock under foot. Most of the trail is a fairly tame ascension, but there are also multiple areas of decline, which of course means climbing up on the way back. You will follow signs to Windy Gap, Pacific Crest Trail, then Baden-Powell. At the summit, there are nice 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains and cities far below. A dedicated monument and plaque stands, honoring and named after the founder of the Boy Scouts. parking - adventure pass required for the parking lot tip - this hike starts at about 5,000 feet, so it may be cooler than expected, depending on the season. In the summer heat, though, it's still quite warm.

After visiting Catalina camp sites (Jean Cousteau is my fav) you will never want to visit Avalon…read moreagain. Campsites ate located about 2-3 hours driving distance from Avalon. Yes there is a whole new world out there with so much more to offer. I had the opportunity to stay 4 nights where people call it glamping in a cabin. There are full bathrooms. Pay one set fee and you have unlimited usage to wetsuits (long/short), snorkeling gear, paddle boards, kayaks, life vests, towels and etc. Sailboats and charters boats are with appointments but included as well. My favorites are wall/pole/relay climbing and ziplining. For those who just wants to lay low with laptop (WiFi avail) or read a book that is available as well. Hiking all levels available and basketball/tennis courts. Let's not forget the delicious meal service 4 times a day. It is quality buffet style food plus a happy hour every night. Definitely more than enough food that keeps you going for extreme long days. Sounds like never ending activities ...yes theres so much I can't even remember like cooking classes, astronomy nights, talent show, s'mores night and I can just go on but I'm running out of time. It's a must visit.

My experience at this camp was extremely disappointing. The food quality was very poor, and the…read morewater for activities was uncomfortably cold. There was a strong, unpleasant odor throughout the area due to the compost. The number of bees, yellow jackets, and hornets made the environment feel unsafe, especially since the cabins did not have proper doors--only weighted sheets that allowed insects to enter. Overall, I would not recommend this camp based on these conditions. I was told that they deleted 1 star reviews

Friendly staff, large camp sites neighbors are far enough (trust). Beautiful! GO don't wait you…read moremay never go. Female solo tent camping bring wood more than you think (affordable that the cafe), its cold at night Love it.

This campsite cost $20 per night and has toilets that drop into the ground and a spigot for water…read more You'll need to bring everything else for your comfort and truck out your trash. It's about 45 minutes from the bottom of the hill off Sierra Madre Ave and San Gabriel Canyon rd. No cellphone service a mile from that intersection going north into the canyon. If you're going in two or more cars you should bring walkie talkies and that'll be useful when you look for a campsite if it's packed or all sites are taken. Drive around separately to locate a site for yourself. Some sites allow for single car usage and others allowed for three or more cars. The car that pays for the campsite doesn't need to buy the adventure pass but those additional cars do and it's $5 per day. As soon as you find a site. Park your vehicle there and trek over to the ranger station and tell them the Loop your on and the campsite # your at and pay the fee. They'll give you a piece of paper you attach to your site number so when the ranger comes by to verify they'll know you paid. They have trails to Crystal lake and around the campsite. Bring plenty of drinkable water especially during the summer months. Most campsites have shade but some do not. There are roughly 125 campsites in all. You can just go there for the day but you'll still need an adventure pass to park in the parking lot. The actual lake as of summer 2025 is low and not safe to swim in but you can fish and you'll need a fishing license to do that. You don't need a 4x4 vehicle to go up to the campsite as the roads are all paved. Come and check this campground out in your next adventure to your local mountains!

This is a family oriented fun spot for off-roading featuring water crossings, rocky&pebbly roads…read moreand sand hills. There are also a few man-made obstacle courses for dirt bikes, ATV and other off road vehicles. The overall difficulty for off-roading is 3/10 with the main course being really wide. But if you are adventurous and want to go through the smaller trails, you do so knowing the risks. Advanced-ticketing is required on their official website. Currently it's open weekends only between 8:00 to 4:30. It's Sep 2026 when we went and it rained a week ago. There is plenty of water, mud, and hills to explore. But there is construction going on which has cut off access to a large portion of what used to be the main course. Still fun! Hope they get the construction done soon!

With the sediment removal project going on there's really no reason to come down here. Less than…read morehalf of the usual area is open so it's rather boring unless you're just planning to park & picnic. Lame on bikes for sure since it's all sand & loose rock.