The restroom's are nasty you can barely pee the smell is awful and for the price you pay the night…read more. I don't think so

I give this place two stars, just because the restrictions not being able to have a restroom and a…read moreshower tent up, or you will get a fine for having one. The restroom was dirty which I didn't like the trash containers were full. The days we were there they weren't being empty, also there was trash everywhere. The reason they don't let portable bathrooms tents is because people would throw their poop into the river which is disgusting people need to respect Gods nature, please don't leave trash when you leave. Besides all this place is beautiful slightly quiet but some noisy with cars and motorcycles racing on the Main Street going up or down hill. Be careful and stay safe have a wonderful time, oh also didn't see or hear any bears just foxes

The smaller sign is first and then the big sign for Buckhorn Campground is shortly after and now…read morehas a small arrow pointing to the left. That's where you make a left onto a small road. Keep driving and you'll reach the campground.

No fires, stoves or grills. Not until Jan 2026, found this…read moreout the hard way. I didn't see much on the websites or reviews. I should have called first.

I have been there as a scoutmaster with my scout troop in the 1990s the camp is a great camp for…read morefirst time scouts the hiking is not to hard a good training hike have a great time ! .

I've fancied myself an outdoorsman since I was a kid--fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking,…read moreorienteering... heck, all I needed was an Eagle Project to finish the whole BSA thing, but instead, I got a girlfriend... oh well, I was THAT close... But all that as prologue to a couple of weeks ago, when I went with my son, another dad, and a slew of Boy Scouts on a two-night backpacking trip into the San Gabriels. I've completed the Sturtevant Falls hike more times than I can count, and I've hiked and re-hiked all sorts of trails in this area. But I can't say that prior to this trip, I had taken the path to Spruce Grove Campground... it just never came up I guess. I'm glad to have experienced this nice little spot just a few miles from the parking lot at Chantry Flats. The campground is little more than a marginally flat area between the trail and the creek. Plenty of shade trees in the riparian spot makes for a tranquil camping place, despite the steady flow of hiking and trail biking traffic just feet from your tent. Each campsite features a fire pit, and there is a rather unique toilet with a conveyor belt "flushing" system. Kudos to the engineers for not only a waterless set-up, but also the clear plexiglass roof offers light and a nicer view of the laurel and sycamore trees. Just a few minutes from Sturtevant Camp, this simple little camp site is first come, first served, and free to use. No bear boxes here, so bring a good bear can/hard-sided bear container. Unless you're really good at it and know what you're doing, don't bother trying to hang a bear bag. Really, you're doing it wrong. Pack out what you pack in, trash wise, too. If you're camping here, it's probably during the "absolutely no fires.... seriously, what were you thinking even bringing a lighter?" season. So there's that, too. Four stars for being a cool, free, close, and relatively pretty campsite in a high traffic area. The consistent parade of people in their REI-inspired plumage was definitely a few steps higher on the food chain than the Eaton Canyon waterfall people, but still distracting.

Located only 30 or so minutes north of the 60 Fwy and the 605, this urban adjacent off road park…read morefits the bill whenever you get a hankering for mud and river crossings but don't want to drive the hours and miles for legitimate off road trails. My boys, aged 6,4 and 1, and I wanted some good ol' mudding fun to get the Jeep and their toy monster trucks dirty. It's about 6 or so miles north on Hwy 39 after you pass the Costco and it's $8.00 to get in: so it's close and cheap. The entry fee goes to maintaining the land, so it's all good... The first obstacle after the staging area is a 2.5'-3' water crossing. It's not overly technical, but don't be a bone head and speed through and create a bow wake. You'll just get water in your air intake. After that crossing, it's really up to you on how you want to get your off road on: there's mud bogs, off camber hills, and plenty of rocks and stones to crawl over. Drive past the second water crossing and you get to the good stuff, past the bridge undercrossing. There's more mud on this side and more exciting hills, so while it's not a hardcore off road park, it'll keep you entertained. There's YouTube vids on different events happening here, but on this lazy Saturday in January, it wasn't crowded. Everyone we met was really chill and my boys made friends with other kids who brought their own monster trucks. There's no camping and no open fires, so keep that in mind. You can get a permit, though, for a propane camp stove or grill, so it's not all cold sandwiches. Oh, and no booze, too. There were all sorts of off road trucks, dirt bikes, side by sides and ATV's. But given all the different types of vehicles, everyone got along just fine. I kinda chuckled at the Jeeps that were brand spanking new and clean with paper license plates getting dirty for the first time. I remember those days! The park opens at 0800 and closes at 1600, with all vehicles exiting by 1630 so there's more than enough time to get dirty and still have a nice dinner down the hill. It was a great time with my boys and my 6 year old said, "I had fun dada." And I told him this is what dad's and sons do and that I loved all of them. He said, "I love you, dada.." and my 4 year old said, "I had fun...I love Mama..." Sigh!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great spot for camping with friends and family. The only issue was the bathroom and trash. It's…read moredirty but then again it's camping. I recommend bringing your camping toilet

We camped there a couple of times in the late 90s. Such good memories of the place. Sad that it…read morewent to ruin. I served as a judge for a BBQ cook off in 1998. Yum me!

I lived in Follows Camp for a few years. Joe Davison ran the place. He was as close to John Wayne…read moreas reality can get. The fort was the place to hang out and get food, or beer. There was a big fireplace and pool tables. Campers could set up by the river. They would stock rainbow trout seasonally. Several other residents would pan gold from time to time. This should be a historic place. There was a big flood that must have destroyed a lot of buildings or bridges. Sadly, Joe passed away around the same time. Someone must have bought the property because it was gaited off when I last drove by. Such a shame!