Manker Campground is located on Mt. Baldy Road, 14 miles north of Claremont. Visitors at the campground are near the historic Mt. Baldy Schoolhouse and Visitor Center, 3½ miles away in Mt. Baldy Village. A short dirt road from the campground leads up to San Antonio Falls. A much more ambitious trail climbs to the summit of 10,000-foot Mt. Baldy
Manker Campground has 21 campsites for small RVs and tents. Drinking water is seasonal. If there is no potable water, campers should either bring plenty or use a proper filter for creek water (if flowing).
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Manker Campground Location: | Mt. Baldy Rd., 14 miles north of Claremont |
| Elevation: | 6,000 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Los Angeles - 46 miles
San Bernardino - 44 miles |
| Number of Campsites: | 21 |
| Open - Closed: | May - September |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (2nd vehicle $5 or $3 with Adventure Pass) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| San Gabriel River Ranger District Office: | (626) 335-1251 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations: | First come, first served |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 16 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None |
| Fees: | $12 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | 11:00 AM, 11:00 AM |
| Manker Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic tables, fire rings; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, seasonal piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Manker Campground: | Hike to San Antonio Falls or hike to summit of Mt. Baldy. Tour the Visitor Center (formerly the 1921 Mt. Baldy Schoolhouse). Find nearby picnicking and mountain biking. |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
Campers at Manker Campground in the Angeles National Forest find a wide variety of destinations to explore in the San Gabriel Mountains.
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