Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground
17 sites. Pacific Crest Trail Access. No Water. The nearest water can be found at the Warner Springs Gas Station. The Campground name has been changed to Atáxam Mámta’ash "ut-TAH-hoom MUM-tuh-ush" (People's Flat) Campground to honor the descendants of the land. Please contact the Palomar Ranger District for current information.
More like this: first-come in California · tent only in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $12/Night for single unit, $5/Night for extra vehicle |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Temporarily closed |
| Season | Tentatively July 30th - March 31th |
| Forest | Cleveland National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations. |
| Fees | $12/Night for single unit, $5/Night for extra vehicle |
| Rules | Vehicles 15 ft. max. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 33.3489° N, 116.6594° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Borrego Outfitters ↗ | 17.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bobby Combs RV Centers - El Cajon ↗ | 41.1 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 1.2 miIndian Flats - PCT Connector0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miPacific Crest Trail-Agua Calie ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_scenic_or_historic
- 1.6 miPacific Crest Trail-Indian Fla ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_scenic_or_historic
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Beauty Mountain Wilderness begins about 4.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.7 miBeauty Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 15,628 acres
- 11.6 miSanta Rosa-San Jacinto Mountains National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 279,535 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground?
No. Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground?
$12/Night for single unit, $5/Night for extra vehicle
Source: Forest Service
Is Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground open right now?
Temporarily closed as of Oct 26, 2026. Season Tentatively July 30th - March 31th.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground have?
17 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground?
Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Indian Flats Campground (under 0.1 mi, first-come), Oak Grove Campground (8 mi), and Crestline Group Campground (12.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby