Getting There

Getting There: So Cal Camping Club September 2013 Camping Trip From the I-210 in La Canada¸ exit Hwy 2 Angeles Crest Hwy (N 34° 12.431’ W 118° 12.005’). Take HWY 2 east 34.3 miles to Buckhorn campground sign (N 34° 20.628’ W 117° 54.565’). Turn left at sign and Campground go 0.4 miles to campground.

GPS Coordinates are (N 34° 20.736’ W 117° 54.913’).

Emergency Contact: Your camping club trip leader this month is Kathy Miller ([email protected]) Cell Phone: 714-625-6561

Important Phone Numbers: Los Angeles River Ranger District 818-899-1900

Nearest Hospital Huntington Hospital 100 W. California Blvd. Pasadena, CA (626) 397-5000 September 20-22, 2013

Latitude: N 34° 20.736’

Longitude: W 117° 54.913

Elevation: 6,500 feet Introduction: Campsite Amenities: Weather:

Buckhorn Campground is located There are 38 first come first serve Friday September 20th in the Angeles National Forest. sites that offer vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, and piped water. This campground is high up in the Sunrise 6:37 am Sunset 6:50 pm mountains with a wonderful blend The cost is $12 per night, 2 car of different trees¸ mainly large minimum. You will be responsible for Jeffrey Pine and Cedar. It is paying on your own with whomever High: 72° F located in a cool and shady dale or you share your site with. gentle canyon carved by a creek Leashed pets are permitted. that meanders throughout the area. Low 53° F The patches of fern and wildflowers The campground is accessible to all add to the character of this vehicles but most RV’s are not gorgeous campground¸ which is recommended. Parking sleeves are 12’ x 32’ so use your best judgment. particularly well suited for tent Saturday September 21st campers. There is plenty of hiking Elevation is 6,500 feet. Sunrise 6:38 am Sunset 6:48 pm and exploring to do¸ with Buckhart Trailhead near camp. Fires are still allowed at this time but that could change at any time. You Every effort to verify the correct must have a fire permit to have a fire, High 68° F or use a propane stove or grill. coordinates and directions has been made to assist your travel but If you plan on leaving the campground it is up to each individual person to for the day and parking anywhere Low 51° F research and finalize their trip to outside of it, you must obtain an their personal confidence level. Adventure Pass which you can get at any sporting goods store or forest Driving in primitive areas at night ranger office. Passes are $5 per day can be very difficult if one is not or $30 per year. Sunday September 22nd use to the wilderness roads. As always we ask that you be self Sunrise 6:39 am Sunset 6:47pm contained. This also includes checking the latest weather forecasts for updates not reported on brochures High 68° F and asking for directions if you are uncertain of your location. Low 51° F