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Messenger Flat Campground

Elevation: 5,500 Feet (1714.5 Meters)
Length of Stay: 14 Days
Number of Sites: 10 Campsites
Phone Number: 818-899-1900
Reservation Status: Not Accepted




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General Description

Messenger Flat Campground has 10 first-come, first-served sites with fire pits, tables and vault toilets. Water is not available. However, the site does have two horse corrals and is located adjacent to the Pacific Crest Trail, which permits equestrian use. Mt. Gleason is located about half a mile to the east, at an elevation of 5,900 feet.

Directions from La Canada, CA: Travel Interstate 210, exit at Angeles Crest Hwy. (Hwy. 2). Drive north for 9 miles. Turn left onto the Angeles Forest Highway (County Rd. N3) and drive approximately 12 miles to Mill Creek Summit. Turn left on Santa Clara Divide Road and continue 11 miles to the campground. The site is on the Santa Clara Divide Road.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Year-round (NOTE: Piped water available only until November 15, then it is shut off for Winter.) .



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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Backpacking PCT
Yes
ICON Camping Messenger Flat Campground
Yes
ICON Horseback Riding Two Corrals at Camp
Yes
ICON Viewing Scenery Los Angeles River Ranger District
Yes
ICON Viewing Wildlife Birds, Mammals
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Visitor Information:

Angeles National Forest, 701 North Santa Anita Avenue , Arcadia, CA, 91006, Phone: 818-574-1613






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