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Manker Flat

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $20 per night, and it is open year-round. Manker Flat is a National Forest campground near Mt. Baldy, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Mt. Baldy, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $20 per night

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

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,013 ft

34.2650, -117.6308 in San Bernardino. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Manker Flat is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Manker Flat?

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

How much does it cost to camp at Manker Flat?

Camping at Manker Flat costs Single Site: $20 per night.

Is there drinking water at Manker Flat?

Yes, Manker Flat has potable water. It also has toilets.

When is Manker Flat open?

Manker Flat is open year-round.

Who manages Manker Flat?

Manker Flat is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Manker Flat

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Manker Flat, in straight-line miles: Deep Creek Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles), and Aztec Falls (swimming hole, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Lupine Los Angeles · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $5 per night
 Guffy Wrightwood · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $5 per night
 Blue Ridge Wrightwood · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Year-round
Fee
Single Site: $5 per night
 Applewhite Campground San Bernardino · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $15 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Mt. Baldy and campgrounds in San Bernardino.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $20 per night
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