Car Camp 1 or 2 nights FREE near Mt Pinos

We last did this trip last August:
https://meetu.ps/e/NjHkP/T80CF/i

Escape from the summer heat!
At 8,300 ft elevation Chula Vista is a FREE campground hidden in a dense pine forest with plenty of shade and cool temperatures.
It has picnic tables, fire pits, and pit toilets. There’s no water so bring your own supply.

Chula Vista Campground is located 135 yards, or a 3 minute walk on a gated fire road, from the parking lot.
Many folks use yard carts or hand trucks to haul their camping equipment and coolers to the their campsites.

!! CARRY OUT YOUR TRASH, DON’T BE THAT PERSON THAT DUMPS THEIR TRASH IN SOMEONE ELSE’S TRASH BAG !!

Arrive anytime, Friday or Saturday
It’s up to you, even late night, we’ll leave the light on for you…:)))
Campsites are first come, first served, but there are plenty of open spaces, even between campsites, for everyone.

Day hike, optional
There will be a day hike on Saturday at 1 PM to the summit of Mt Pinos (2 mi), and for those who want to continue, on to Sawmill Mt (4mi)

Perseid Meteor Shower best viewed from the open parking lot after midnight, Friday & Saturday nights.
There will be amateur astronomers in the parking lot all night long, so use a RED headlamp, don’t blind them with white lights, and that even includes your vehicle interior lights. You will get yelled at.
Use red headlamps only!

!! CARRY OUT YOUR TRASH, DON’T BE THAT PERSON THAT DUMPS THEIR TRASH IN SOMEONE ELSE’S TRASH BAG !!

From downtown LA it usually takes just over an hour and a half to reach the Mt Pinos parking lot, plus the 3 minute walk to the campground. :))

DISCLAIMER:
As an organizer I assume absolutely no responsibility for you, your safety, or your belongings.
I am simply a "hiking/biking/camping companion”, nothing more.
If you choose to participate you assume all responsibility for yourself and agree not to hold me or the meetup group liable in any way. Make sure you do not participate in an event where you do not feel capable of doing without putting yourself or your health at risk. If in any doubt, please research the event further and/or contact the organizer.

Ok, one last time, PLEASE!
!! CARRY OUT YOUR TRASH, DON’T BE THAT PERSON THAT DUMPS THEIR TRASH IN SOMEONE ELSE’S TRASH BAG !!