Basin

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Basin is a National Forest campground near Los Angeles, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Los Angeles, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

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Elevation
3,431 ft

34.4583, -118.0167 in Los Angeles. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Basin?

No. Basin is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

Who manages Basin?

Basin is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Basin

More campgrounds: camping near Los Angeles and campgrounds in Los Angeles.

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