Mountain camps are sites outside the boundary of Los Angeles that provide opportunities for city residents to experience the mountains, particularly children, often as organized group events. They include individual and group tent camping sites or cabins, with limited shared amenities like fire pits, informal amphitheaters, and restrooms.
Typical Size
Varies
Typical Length of Visit (Hours)
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Typical Access
Mountain camps should be accessed by major streets and highways. As regional facilities serving users from longer distances, they should include on-site parking.
El Sereno Senior Citizen Center.
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, accessed 2025.
