Submitted By: Mapper on 6 Dec 2008
GPS Coordinates of Bandido Group Campground

Latitude: 34.345527
Longitude: -118.003485

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Access from Los Angeles side of the San Gabriel Mountain is via the Angeles Crest Highway (State Route 2) starting in La Canada at the junction of I210 (Foothill Freeway) and State 2 (Angeles Crest Highway).
Exit I-20 and turn north towards the mountains of State 2.
Drive 28.5 miles to three Points (two miles past Necomb's Ranch Cafe turn left onto Forest Service Road 3N17 (Santa Clara Divide Road).
Continue west 2 miles to the entrance and gate on the left (south side) of the Santa Clara Divide Road.

Access from High Desert side of San Gabriel Mountain is via the Angeles Crest Highway (state route 2) from junction with State Highway 138.
State route 138 proceeds east 45 miles from city of Palmdale and 9 miles west from I-15 meeting at State Route 2.
From either direction turn south on State Route 2, proceed through community of Wrightwood, 5 miles, and go additional 31 miles to Three Points where Santa Clara Divide Road (Forest Service Road 3N17) meets State 2.
Turn right (west) onto 3N17 (Santa Clara Divide Road), continue west 2 miles to the entrance and gate on the left (south side) of Santa Clara Divide Road.

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Bandido Group Campground is located in The Angeles National Forest.

This is a large group camping area. Reservations must be made atleast a year in advance for groups and atleast 4 days in advance for small groups. There is NO water, so bring your own. Bears are often found in the area so all food must be stored properly.

No generators are allowed.
No loud music.
No live bands.

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If you bring in hay, the hay must be certified weed free. Out of state horses must have a current Coggins test.

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