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Bear Canyon Campground

US Forest Service · California

Bear Canyon Campground in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Campground is located 5 miles from Switzer 's Picnic Area. Requires a5-mile hike in (one-way) to the campground. Intermittent streams is present. Equestrian and mountain bike use not recommended. Amenities: 3 hike-in campsites each with a designated picnic table. No toilets. No trash receptacles. Pack In-Pack Out. There is no piped water available. Seasonal stream water (treat before using). However, water flow may be low or non-existent due to reduced rainfall. (Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$5/night
Booking
first-come, first-served
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
15
Coordinates
34.24083, -118.13278

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Source: US Forest Service, dated 2025-10-02, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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