Guffy
Guffy Campground is a small, primitive campground in the Angeles National Forest at an elevation of about 8,300 feet. Open from May through November, it has six first-come, first-served campsites intended for tent camping. The site overlooks the Sheep Mountain Wilderness and sits within a high-elevation transition zone where montane forest begins to give way to drier desert-facing slopes.There is no water available, but vault toilets are provided. During winter, access is walk-in only due to seasonal road closure. Even in the open season, conditions are rough and require high-clearance, with four-wheel drive needed for the final stretch. An Adventure Pass is required for vehicles parked at the site.
Ecologically, the area reflects a mix of Jeffrey pine, white fir, and scattered pinyon pine, with manzanita and mountain whitethorn forming dense understory patches. On exposed slopes and ridgelines, vegetation thins and begins to resemble the upper edge of Mojave Desert systems. Seasonal wildflowers can appear in late spring and early summer following snowmelt.
Wildlife is typical of the San Gabriel high country. Mule deer are commonly seen moving through forest edges, especially at dawn and dusk. Black bears occasionally pass through the area, drawn by food sources, so proper storage is important. Smaller mammals include ground squirrels and chipmunks, while gray fox may be present in lower transition zones. Birdlife is active, with Steller's jays, mountain chickadees, and raptors such as red-tailed hawks using the ridgelines and thermals above the wilderness.
Guffy Camp