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With the San Gabriel Mountains centered in Los Angeles’ backyard, getting away from the hustle-and-bustle of city life couldn’t get much easier. For those not too keen on long car rides, this national forest is a great option at just an hour’s drive away along Hwy 2.
Part of the Sierra Pelona Mountains range as well, this expansive park boasts picture-perfect camping and hiking in Southern California. Outdoorsmen (and women) can see waterfalls through steep shady canyons, trek up huge peaks, ramble through old pine groves, explore colorful and vibrant plant life, and relax beneath clear blue skies, unburdened by city light pollution. Also, the area’s a well-known stomping (hoo
With the San Gabriel Mountains centered in Los Angeles’ backyard, getting away from the hustle-and-bustle of city life couldn’t get much easier. For those not too keen on long car rides, this national forest is a great option at just an hour’s drive away along Hwy 2.
Part of the Sierra Pelona Mountains range as well, this expansive park boasts picture-perfect camping and hiking in Southern California. Outdoorsmen (and women) can see waterfalls through steep shady canyons, trek up huge peaks, ramble through old pine groves, explore colorful and vibrant plant life, and relax beneath clear blue skies, unburdened by city light pollution. Also, the area’s a well-known stomping (hoofing?) ground for horseback riding.
With more than 50 reservable campgrounds and cabins, rustic overnights options are plentiful. Campgrounds are separated into three ranger districts—Los Angeles River Ranger District, San Gabriel River Ranger District, and Santa Clara / Mojave Rivers Ranger District. Campsites are available on a first-come, first served basis, with a maximum stay of 14-days per site, and 30-days per year in the forest. Angeles National Forest also offers group campgrounds across all three ranger districts, some accommodating up to 300 people. You must make a reservation to use these group campgrounds.
Summers can be quite grueling, so plan on taking a weekend (or longer) trip during the cooler fall and winter months.
As you plan your visit, please check out the official campground webpage on the Forest Service website to find information on seasonal closures, any fees, fire alerts and necessary permits. Also remember that many national forest campgrounds are remote, which is what makes them so great, but GPS apps and mapping sites may not be accurate. We recom Read more...
Feelin’ like some sweet desert camping? Set up camp at Sycamore Flats Campground and be surrounded by some Southern California nature, with sycamores, junipers, and shrubs a’plenty. Get into nature at this rustic, first-come, first-served spot right near Big Rock Creek.
Summer fun starts here at Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground. Drive in for a night stay or a few, and join all the others lookin’ to start off their summer right. This camp can get as busy as a beehive, so get here bright and early! Hike around the area, fish Crystal Lake, or just do that giant dose of nothing you’ve been pining to do for so many mo Read more...
Buckhorn Campground is one of those best-kept secrets people only share with close friends. Just a quick jaunt up the super scenic Angeles Crest Highway, it's high elevation (about 6,300 feet), guarantees you’ll escape the summer heat.
This whimsical campground provides shelter for the weariest of Los Angeles travelers with its lush campsites, s Read more...
Over the mountains and through the woods to Cooper Canyon Trail Camp we go! Rolling away from the city, be sure to crack those windows and breath in the mountain air. Welcome to your weekend. Once you’ve found the trailhead and packed up your gear, actually getting there is ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ style—take your pick between hiking by fire ro Read more...
Get into LA’s high country at Horse Flats Campground. At 5,000 feet in the crisp sky, you can say bye-bye to the smog laced highway country of the city, and hello to deep breaths. Sites sit in a forested meadow under the tall pines shade. Be sure to load up on water as there is zero on site. By day, explore the terrain around. By night hop in the Read more...
Take a break from the big and busy campgrounds, and hike-in to the wilderness at Little Jimmy Trail Camp. Perfect for hardcore hikers, you’re right on the route for the epic Pacific Crest Trail. Don’t forget your camera, Little Jimmy is a seriously beautiful slice of Angeles National Forest.
Coldbrook Campground will set your mind to peace. It has all the makings of a happy place: babbling brookside sites, secluded forest, and your only responsibility being to relax. Time to return to your wildside, and live under starlit skies!
Just down the road from Jackson Lake, set up camp among shady trees and fresh breezes at Peavine Campground. One of the few spots near the lake with running water, this spot is perfect if you’re in the mood for some back-to-basics camping that still isn’t totally primitive. Hiking is just around the corner if you’re looking to escape into the wild Read more...
We don’t know about you, but we’re sure hoping we end up in this neck of the woods. Oak Flat Campground is one of the bigger spots in this part of Angeles National Forest, and is home to deer and oak trees a’plenty. Less than an hour away from L. A. , Oak Flat is a convenient oasis from the city with heaps of first-come, first-served vehicle acces Read more...
Nestled at the top of Blue Ridge, you’ll find the aptly named Blue Ridge Campground. Chill out in this oasis away from busy everyday life at one of the many first-come, first-served sites available. Blue Ridge runs right along the Pacific Crest Trail, so you’ve got some world-class hiking just a stones throw away.
Wanna get back to good old Mother Nature? Pitch your tent in Lupine Campground for some seriously primitive camping. . . it's one of the most rustic spots in this part of Angeles. Spend your days hiking the nearby trails or soaking up the Californian beauty, and your nights stargazing as you toast to one heck of a camping trip.
See Mt. Baldy in your summit future? Come stay the night before at Manker Campground right outside the trails that lead up to it. At 6,000 feet you’ll be sitting pretty around a campfire dreaming of the hike ahead of you. For a re-up on water on the way there or back, make a visit to the stream where you can gather the gift straight from Mother Ea Read more...
Thinking of doing some summertime camping? Go ahead, you totally deserve it! And Bear Campground is a great choice for a secluded campsite if you’re looking to get your fill of camping goodness. Just steps from the epic Pacific Crest Trail, this quiet campsite is the perfect place to spend a few days wandering through the beauty of Angeles Nationa Read more...
Hiking Mount Wilson can be a rigorous day hike, or a chill overnighter. If you lean more to the chill things in life stay the night at trailside Devore Trail Camp. Trail camps seem to provide the best of both worlds for hiking/camping enthusiasts. You get all the stunning sights from your riverside hike in, and all the R&R at camp. Nestled in Read more...
Straight out the storybooks, the 2 mile Upper Winter Creek Trail takes you into the woods to Hoegees Trail Camp. Snug in a stony forest bed with tiny fairytale creeks, don’t be surprised if you’re summoned to belt out a Disney tune. Beauty is often partnered with popularity, so take the heads up and arrive early. Come prepared with your daily dose Read more...
Looking for a place to get away from it all? Camp without the crowds at Idlehour Trail Camp, a seriously prime spot in Angeles National Forest. Just a few hours from the city, take a deep breath of the fresh forest air and chill out in the haven that is Idelhour Trail Camp. Bring your boots—sites are first-come, first-served and all hike-in.
Hike-in to one of only a handful of secluded campsites at Millard Trail Campground. These first-come, first-served primitive sites are located in the middle of the wilderness, yet still only a short drive from L. A. , making them a great choice if you’re wanting to do some last minute adventuring.
Monte Cristo Campground is one of Angeles National Forests more popular spots to pitch a tent. With large, spacious and accessible sites, grab a friend (or two or three), and spend the weekend soaking up those camping vibes while you kick back and take a break from everyday life. Sites are car and RV-friendly, and if you’ve got a hankering to expl Read more...
Looking for a wildflower hike and a dipping hole? Head to the South Fork Campground out in the Southern California wilds. Hike the South Fork Trail, pitch a tent, camp beneath oceans of stars, and sip on some blackberry wine. Camping romance at its best!
Heads up to all wilderness campers! Mt. Pacifico Campground offers some pretty darn picturesque sites in Angeles National Forest. Feel in the heart of the forest as you camp sheltered by Pacifico Mountain, and mosy on over to the nearby entrance to the Pacific Crest Trail for some of California’s best known hiking. Sites are first-come, first-serv Read more...
Looking for some rustic wilderness not too far from the big city? Venture on over to Sulphur Springs Trail Camp. Sites are first-come, first-served, shaded, and totally peaceful. With few amenities and no-RV’s (sorry folks!) you’ll truly be able to get back to nature. Fancy some more exploring? You’re only a short drive or hike from the Pacific Cr Read more...
Forage your way through the Valley Forge Trail, for an intimate night in the wilderness at one of its remote camps. For hikers, bikers, and equestrians the trail offers all the views, and the site handles the comforts. Well, comforts in relation to backpacking at least. If your running low of your water supply, visit the nearby stream, just always Read more...
Sure the hike is the best part, but getting to your camp after a long day of inclines is pretty damn sweet too. West Fork Trail Camp has got that sigh of relief vibe. It's time for a refreshing beverage.
Whether you've been hiking, biking, or riding your horse, we're sure you deserve it. So kick back and chill before camp setup time.
Once you' Read more...
Did someone say forest party? Bandido Campground in the Angeles National Forest can accommodate groups as large as 150! Wrassle up as many friends as you can and head up to 5,840 feet for awesome hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. From the campground you can even access a connector trail to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Channel Read more...
Enjoy rugged hiking in the San Gabriel Wilderness or first-class biking along the 58-mile Silver Moccasin Trail! Drive the Angeles Crest Highway and revel in unique landscapes peppered with shrubs, pines and wildflowers, and then pack it in for a comfy and restful night at Coulter Group Campground, which offers visitors drinking water and vault to Read more...
For a party or big group gathering set against rockin’ mountain and forest scenery, reserve a site at Meadow Group Campground and prepare for the ultimate nature getaway! Just don’t get too rowdy and scare off all the birds and wildlife, cuz they may want to chill with you. The group sites offer access to drinking water, grills and flush toilets. Read more...
Love to hike and bike? Love to camp? Why not mix ‘em together at Glenn Camp Campground. This hike-in/bike-in campground is located 6 1/2 miles behind a locked gate. The small campground is equipped with stream for water (must be treated), and vault potties. For biking enthusiasts, the road to the campground is designated as a National Scenic Bikew Read more...
Just northwest of Los Angeles, the Angeles National Forest offers an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Take in some fresh air at the Mountain Oak Campground and enjoy nearby Jackson Lake or just lose yourself among the shady oak, ponderosa and sugar pines. Don’t forget to keep a sharp eye out for the local wildlife; they didn’t Read more...
Escape Los Angeles with an easy retreat to the Angeles National Forest. Lake Campground is set on the shore of Lake Jackson, offering a view tranquil enough to make you forget all about the 405. In addition to swimming and canoeing, Jackson Lake is stocked with trout and bluegill to satisfy your fishing needs. Wildlife viewing is stellar here too Read more...
Travelling with family? How about a friend (or two, or three, or four)? With dozens of campsites and a group site, there’s room all types of nature lovin’ folks at Los Alamos Campground. Just around the corner is Pyramid Lake, home to some prime fishing and swimming spots. Better yet, relax and recharge at your campsite before heading back into th Read more...
With a plethora of family sites, Los Alamos Group Campground may just make your children’s earliest camping memories. There is fresh drinking water, a toilet and garbage disposal, but you’ll have to find somewhere else than a shower to rinse off. Activities are numerous and include fishing, swimming, jet skiing and water skiing. Are you a pampered Read more...
Drop anchor at Table Mountain Campground before heading off to enjoy Angeles National Forest. From your campsite, you can step right into luscious forest or sunny meadows, or hop onto the Table Mountain Nature Trail for up-close and personal glimpses of birds and wildlife. An easily accessible campground with numerous amenities, including grills, Read more...
Escape the busy city life of L. A. , and get back to the wilderness. Only a few short hours from the city, Guffy Campground is home to a handful of primitive and totally picturesque sites. This is definitely a spot to remember—with jaw-dropping views of Iron Mountain and Pine Mountain Ridge, you’ve got some seriously beautiful nature right at your Read more...
Feeling up for a last minute adventure? Check out the first-come, first-served primitive spots at Sawmill Campground. Deep in the heart of Angeles Forest, Sawmill is home to biking and hiking trails—not to mention one of the entrances to the infamous Pacific Crest Trail.
Close enough to the city yet far enough away to escape the smog and traffic. Chilao Campground is a great destination along the gorgeous Angeles Crest Highway.
Haven't seen the stars in a while? Come to Chilao Campground for a refresher course. Located at about 5,000 feet in the Angeles National Forest, this spot will refresh even the dustiest o Read more...
Fall Creek Trail is the ideal footpath for a beginners' backpacking adventure. At a minimal 3 miles, can you say options? Fall Creek Trail Camp is just deep enough into the wilderness to feel the ease of a remote destination, but close enough to retreat back to civilization if necessary. The hike into the Big Tujunga Canyon is filled with scenic-s Read more...
A favorite in the San Gabriel's is Gould Mesa Trail Camp. Weekend Warriors this one is for you: with a roundtrip 2-mile hike in, a swimming hole, and it’s small peaceful setting, this camp attracts peeps of all kinds, from families to backpackers. As it is one of the go-to spots in the Angeles National Forest start your trek off early if you want Read more...
Get back into the wild at Messenger Flats Campground. These first-come, first-served campsites are primitive, but still easily accesible by car. Make sure to stay up a bit late—the high elevation and secluded nature of these sites means you’re in for some seriously breathtaking stargazing.
At 7,500 feet of elevation, Jackson Flat Campground makes for some pretty decent altitude training. There are five group tent areas about 200 yards from parking, each with piped water and large enough tables to get your din-din on with the whole tribe. Flush toilets are also conveniently located. Unique to this campground is an observation deck an Read more...
Despite being just a short drive from the big city life of L. A. , you can still feel in the heart of the wilderness at Mt. Lowe Trail Camp. Campsites are hike-in, first-come, first-served, and primitive—perfect for a last minute jaunt into the forest. You’ll leave recharged, refreshed, and ready to tackle big city livin’.
Hardcore campers will love the rustic and primitive campsites at Oakwilde Campground. With just a handful of cleared spots and a couple of hitching rails, you can really go back to the basics. Feel totally engulfed in the crazy beauty that in Angeles National Forest at one of these secluded hike-in sites. This is prime wilderness camping!
Wanna do some serious camping? Spruce Grove Trail Camp is hike-in and totally rustic, meaning it’ll be that much easier to kick back and relax. You’re totally in the wilderness up here, so enjoy it—wander through the many nearby trails or just relax with a cold one and a campfire. Camping bliss.
Some say fire damaged, we say character. Tom Lucas Trail Camp is primitive as they come with only a couple hike-in sites and no restrooms. Stream water is available nearby, but must be treated first. However, be sure to bring some as well because depending on rainfall, the stream may or may not be flowin’. Solely for the use of backpackers, the vi Read more...
With accommodations for your equine friend plus birding and wildlife-viewing galore, peaceful animal lovers will feel right at home in Lightning Point Group Campground. Situated in Angeles National Forest among a fragrant array of oaks and pines, this campground provides amenities for outdoor cooking, group sites, horse hitching and corrals. You’l Read more...
Jeepers, ATVers, Dirtbikers alike, come to Spring Camp Campground where you and your gearhead pals are more than welcome. This camp keeps it strictly OHV with 24 miles of the Rincon-Shortcut OHV Route right outside your site. Come prepared with plenty of water as it’s not available on site. Spend your days here pumped up with adrenaline, and ridi Read more...
Sick of always having to explain to your friends and families why camping is awesome? Crush that question with a stay at Deer Flats Group Campground. Load all your loved ones up and brace yourself for the adventure. Multiple sites here offer the capacity for 65 people each so no worries if you want to bring your second, third, and fourth cousins a Read more...
Got a hankering for some prime summertime camping? Look no further than Big Rock Campground. Just a few hours away from L. A. , and right next to a couple of rad hiking trails, Big Rock is the perfect home away from home. The small number of sites means you’ve got plenty of peace and quiet, not to mention some seriously secluded spots to pitch a t Read more...
L. A. ’s backyard is home to many remote, gorgeous, wilderness enriched camping areas. Appletree Campground is not necessarily one of them. This small campground is wide, open, and lacks shade. With its location right off the highway, we’d say this one would be best optimized by RVers passing through for a night. We’ve all had those moments where Read more...
Looking to rough it for a few days in Angeles National Forest? Watch those days turn into weeks as you set up camp deep in the heart of the forest at Cabin Flat Trail Campground. This campground is totally secluded—lace up those hiking boots and get ready to start the (short) trek to this first-come, first-served campground. You’ll be rewarded by Read more...
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Angeles National Forest
With the San Gabriel Mountains centered in Los Angeles’ backyard, getting away from the hustle-and-bustle of city life couldn’t get much easier. For those not too keen on long car rides, this national forest is a great option at just an hour’s drive away along Hwy 2.
Part of the Sierra Pelona Mountains range as well, this expansive park boasts picture-perfect camping and hiking in Southern California. Outdoorsmen (and women) can see waterfalls through steep shady canyons, trek up huge peaks, ramble through old pine groves, explore colorful and vibrant plant life, and relax beneath clear blue skies, unburdened by city light pollution. Also, the area’s a well-known stomping (hoo
With the San Gabriel Mountains centered in Los Angeles’ backyard, getting away from the hustle-and-bustle of city life couldn’t get much easier. For those not too keen on long car rides, this national forest is a great option at just an hour’s drive away along Hwy 2.
Part of the Sierra Pelona Mountains range as well, this expansive park boasts picture-perfect camping and hiking in Southern California. Outdoorsmen (and women) can see waterfalls through steep shady canyons, trek up huge peaks, ramble through old pine groves, explore colorful and vibrant plant life, and relax beneath clear blue skies, unburdened by city light pollution. Also, the area’s a well-known stomping (hoofing?) ground for horseback riding.
With more than 50 reservable campgrounds and cabins, rustic overnights options are plentiful. Campgrounds are separated into three ranger districts—Los Angeles River Ranger District, San Gabriel River Ranger District, and Santa Clara / Mojave Rivers Ranger District. Campsites are available on a first-come, first served basis, with a maximum stay of 14-days per site, and 30-days per year in the forest. Angeles National Forest also offers group campgrounds across all three ranger districts, some accommodating up to 300 people. You must make a reservation to use these group campgrounds.
Summers can be quite grueling, so plan on taking a weekend (or longer) trip during the cooler fall and winter months.
Activities in the park
50 campgrounds in Angeles National Forest
As you plan your visit, please check out the official campground webpage on the Forest Service website to find information on seasonal closures, any fees, fire alerts and necessary permits. Also remember that many national forest campgrounds are remote, which is what makes them so great, but GPS apps and mapping sites may not be accurate. We recom Read more...
Feelin’ like some sweet desert camping? Set up camp at Sycamore Flats Campground and be surrounded by some Southern California nature, with sycamores, junipers, and shrubs a’plenty. Get into nature at this rustic, first-come, first-served spot right near Big Rock Creek.
Summer fun starts here at Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground. Drive in for a night stay or a few, and join all the others lookin’ to start off their summer right. This camp can get as busy as a beehive, so get here bright and early! Hike around the area, fish Crystal Lake, or just do that giant dose of nothing you’ve been pining to do for so many mo Read more...
Buckhorn Campground is one of those best-kept secrets people only share with close friends. Just a quick jaunt up the super scenic Angeles Crest Highway, it's high elevation (about 6,300 feet), guarantees you’ll escape the summer heat. This whimsical campground provides shelter for the weariest of Los Angeles travelers with its lush campsites, s Read more...
Over the mountains and through the woods to Cooper Canyon Trail Camp we go! Rolling away from the city, be sure to crack those windows and breath in the mountain air. Welcome to your weekend. Once you’ve found the trailhead and packed up your gear, actually getting there is ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ style—take your pick between hiking by fire ro Read more...
Get into LA’s high country at Horse Flats Campground. At 5,000 feet in the crisp sky, you can say bye-bye to the smog laced highway country of the city, and hello to deep breaths. Sites sit in a forested meadow under the tall pines shade. Be sure to load up on water as there is zero on site. By day, explore the terrain around. By night hop in the Read more...
Take a break from the big and busy campgrounds, and hike-in to the wilderness at Little Jimmy Trail Camp. Perfect for hardcore hikers, you’re right on the route for the epic Pacific Crest Trail. Don’t forget your camera, Little Jimmy is a seriously beautiful slice of Angeles National Forest.
Coldbrook Campground will set your mind to peace. It has all the makings of a happy place: babbling brookside sites, secluded forest, and your only responsibility being to relax. Time to return to your wildside, and live under starlit skies!
Just down the road from Jackson Lake, set up camp among shady trees and fresh breezes at Peavine Campground. One of the few spots near the lake with running water, this spot is perfect if you’re in the mood for some back-to-basics camping that still isn’t totally primitive. Hiking is just around the corner if you’re looking to escape into the wild Read more...
We don’t know about you, but we’re sure hoping we end up in this neck of the woods. Oak Flat Campground is one of the bigger spots in this part of Angeles National Forest, and is home to deer and oak trees a’plenty. Less than an hour away from L. A. , Oak Flat is a convenient oasis from the city with heaps of first-come, first-served vehicle acces Read more...
Nestled at the top of Blue Ridge, you’ll find the aptly named Blue Ridge Campground. Chill out in this oasis away from busy everyday life at one of the many first-come, first-served sites available. Blue Ridge runs right along the Pacific Crest Trail, so you’ve got some world-class hiking just a stones throw away.
Wanna get back to good old Mother Nature? Pitch your tent in Lupine Campground for some seriously primitive camping. . . it's one of the most rustic spots in this part of Angeles. Spend your days hiking the nearby trails or soaking up the Californian beauty, and your nights stargazing as you toast to one heck of a camping trip.
See Mt. Baldy in your summit future? Come stay the night before at Manker Campground right outside the trails that lead up to it. At 6,000 feet you’ll be sitting pretty around a campfire dreaming of the hike ahead of you. For a re-up on water on the way there or back, make a visit to the stream where you can gather the gift straight from Mother Ea Read more...
Thinking of doing some summertime camping? Go ahead, you totally deserve it! And Bear Campground is a great choice for a secluded campsite if you’re looking to get your fill of camping goodness. Just steps from the epic Pacific Crest Trail, this quiet campsite is the perfect place to spend a few days wandering through the beauty of Angeles Nationa Read more...
Hiking Mount Wilson can be a rigorous day hike, or a chill overnighter. If you lean more to the chill things in life stay the night at trailside Devore Trail Camp. Trail camps seem to provide the best of both worlds for hiking/camping enthusiasts. You get all the stunning sights from your riverside hike in, and all the R&R at camp. Nestled in Read more...
Straight out the storybooks, the 2 mile Upper Winter Creek Trail takes you into the woods to Hoegees Trail Camp. Snug in a stony forest bed with tiny fairytale creeks, don’t be surprised if you’re summoned to belt out a Disney tune. Beauty is often partnered with popularity, so take the heads up and arrive early. Come prepared with your daily dose Read more...
Looking for a place to get away from it all? Camp without the crowds at Idlehour Trail Camp, a seriously prime spot in Angeles National Forest. Just a few hours from the city, take a deep breath of the fresh forest air and chill out in the haven that is Idelhour Trail Camp. Bring your boots—sites are first-come, first-served and all hike-in.
Hike-in to one of only a handful of secluded campsites at Millard Trail Campground. These first-come, first-served primitive sites are located in the middle of the wilderness, yet still only a short drive from L. A. , making them a great choice if you’re wanting to do some last minute adventuring.
Monte Cristo Campground is one of Angeles National Forests more popular spots to pitch a tent. With large, spacious and accessible sites, grab a friend (or two or three), and spend the weekend soaking up those camping vibes while you kick back and take a break from everyday life. Sites are car and RV-friendly, and if you’ve got a hankering to expl Read more...
Looking for a wildflower hike and a dipping hole? Head to the South Fork Campground out in the Southern California wilds. Hike the South Fork Trail, pitch a tent, camp beneath oceans of stars, and sip on some blackberry wine. Camping romance at its best!
Heads up to all wilderness campers! Mt. Pacifico Campground offers some pretty darn picturesque sites in Angeles National Forest. Feel in the heart of the forest as you camp sheltered by Pacifico Mountain, and mosy on over to the nearby entrance to the Pacific Crest Trail for some of California’s best known hiking. Sites are first-come, first-serv Read more...
Looking for some rustic wilderness not too far from the big city? Venture on over to Sulphur Springs Trail Camp. Sites are first-come, first-served, shaded, and totally peaceful. With few amenities and no-RV’s (sorry folks!) you’ll truly be able to get back to nature. Fancy some more exploring? You’re only a short drive or hike from the Pacific Cr Read more...
Forage your way through the Valley Forge Trail, for an intimate night in the wilderness at one of its remote camps. For hikers, bikers, and equestrians the trail offers all the views, and the site handles the comforts. Well, comforts in relation to backpacking at least. If your running low of your water supply, visit the nearby stream, just always Read more...
Sure the hike is the best part, but getting to your camp after a long day of inclines is pretty damn sweet too. West Fork Trail Camp has got that sigh of relief vibe. It's time for a refreshing beverage. Whether you've been hiking, biking, or riding your horse, we're sure you deserve it. So kick back and chill before camp setup time. Once you' Read more...
Did someone say forest party? Bandido Campground in the Angeles National Forest can accommodate groups as large as 150! Wrassle up as many friends as you can and head up to 5,840 feet for awesome hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. From the campground you can even access a connector trail to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Channel Read more...
Enjoy rugged hiking in the San Gabriel Wilderness or first-class biking along the 58-mile Silver Moccasin Trail! Drive the Angeles Crest Highway and revel in unique landscapes peppered with shrubs, pines and wildflowers, and then pack it in for a comfy and restful night at Coulter Group Campground, which offers visitors drinking water and vault to Read more...
For a party or big group gathering set against rockin’ mountain and forest scenery, reserve a site at Meadow Group Campground and prepare for the ultimate nature getaway! Just don’t get too rowdy and scare off all the birds and wildlife, cuz they may want to chill with you. The group sites offer access to drinking water, grills and flush toilets. Read more...
Love to hike and bike? Love to camp? Why not mix ‘em together at Glenn Camp Campground. This hike-in/bike-in campground is located 6 1/2 miles behind a locked gate. The small campground is equipped with stream for water (must be treated), and vault potties. For biking enthusiasts, the road to the campground is designated as a National Scenic Bikew Read more...
Just northwest of Los Angeles, the Angeles National Forest offers an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Take in some fresh air at the Mountain Oak Campground and enjoy nearby Jackson Lake or just lose yourself among the shady oak, ponderosa and sugar pines. Don’t forget to keep a sharp eye out for the local wildlife; they didn’t Read more...
Escape Los Angeles with an easy retreat to the Angeles National Forest. Lake Campground is set on the shore of Lake Jackson, offering a view tranquil enough to make you forget all about the 405. In addition to swimming and canoeing, Jackson Lake is stocked with trout and bluegill to satisfy your fishing needs. Wildlife viewing is stellar here too Read more...
Travelling with family? How about a friend (or two, or three, or four)? With dozens of campsites and a group site, there’s room all types of nature lovin’ folks at Los Alamos Campground. Just around the corner is Pyramid Lake, home to some prime fishing and swimming spots. Better yet, relax and recharge at your campsite before heading back into th Read more...
With a plethora of family sites, Los Alamos Group Campground may just make your children’s earliest camping memories. There is fresh drinking water, a toilet and garbage disposal, but you’ll have to find somewhere else than a shower to rinse off. Activities are numerous and include fishing, swimming, jet skiing and water skiing. Are you a pampered Read more...
Drop anchor at Table Mountain Campground before heading off to enjoy Angeles National Forest. From your campsite, you can step right into luscious forest or sunny meadows, or hop onto the Table Mountain Nature Trail for up-close and personal glimpses of birds and wildlife. An easily accessible campground with numerous amenities, including grills, Read more...
Escape the busy city life of L. A. , and get back to the wilderness. Only a few short hours from the city, Guffy Campground is home to a handful of primitive and totally picturesque sites. This is definitely a spot to remember—with jaw-dropping views of Iron Mountain and Pine Mountain Ridge, you’ve got some seriously beautiful nature right at your Read more...
Feeling up for a last minute adventure? Check out the first-come, first-served primitive spots at Sawmill Campground. Deep in the heart of Angeles Forest, Sawmill is home to biking and hiking trails—not to mention one of the entrances to the infamous Pacific Crest Trail.
Close enough to the city yet far enough away to escape the smog and traffic. Chilao Campground is a great destination along the gorgeous Angeles Crest Highway. Haven't seen the stars in a while? Come to Chilao Campground for a refresher course. Located at about 5,000 feet in the Angeles National Forest, this spot will refresh even the dustiest o Read more...
Fall Creek Trail is the ideal footpath for a beginners' backpacking adventure. At a minimal 3 miles, can you say options? Fall Creek Trail Camp is just deep enough into the wilderness to feel the ease of a remote destination, but close enough to retreat back to civilization if necessary. The hike into the Big Tujunga Canyon is filled with scenic-s Read more...
A favorite in the San Gabriel's is Gould Mesa Trail Camp. Weekend Warriors this one is for you: with a roundtrip 2-mile hike in, a swimming hole, and it’s small peaceful setting, this camp attracts peeps of all kinds, from families to backpackers. As it is one of the go-to spots in the Angeles National Forest start your trek off early if you want Read more...
Get back into the wild at Messenger Flats Campground. These first-come, first-served campsites are primitive, but still easily accesible by car. Make sure to stay up a bit late—the high elevation and secluded nature of these sites means you’re in for some seriously breathtaking stargazing.
At 7,500 feet of elevation, Jackson Flat Campground makes for some pretty decent altitude training. There are five group tent areas about 200 yards from parking, each with piped water and large enough tables to get your din-din on with the whole tribe. Flush toilets are also conveniently located. Unique to this campground is an observation deck an Read more...
Despite being just a short drive from the big city life of L. A. , you can still feel in the heart of the wilderness at Mt. Lowe Trail Camp. Campsites are hike-in, first-come, first-served, and primitive—perfect for a last minute jaunt into the forest. You’ll leave recharged, refreshed, and ready to tackle big city livin’.
Hardcore campers will love the rustic and primitive campsites at Oakwilde Campground. With just a handful of cleared spots and a couple of hitching rails, you can really go back to the basics. Feel totally engulfed in the crazy beauty that in Angeles National Forest at one of these secluded hike-in sites. This is prime wilderness camping!
Wanna do some serious camping? Spruce Grove Trail Camp is hike-in and totally rustic, meaning it’ll be that much easier to kick back and relax. You’re totally in the wilderness up here, so enjoy it—wander through the many nearby trails or just relax with a cold one and a campfire. Camping bliss.
Some say fire damaged, we say character. Tom Lucas Trail Camp is primitive as they come with only a couple hike-in sites and no restrooms. Stream water is available nearby, but must be treated first. However, be sure to bring some as well because depending on rainfall, the stream may or may not be flowin’. Solely for the use of backpackers, the vi Read more...
With accommodations for your equine friend plus birding and wildlife-viewing galore, peaceful animal lovers will feel right at home in Lightning Point Group Campground. Situated in Angeles National Forest among a fragrant array of oaks and pines, this campground provides amenities for outdoor cooking, group sites, horse hitching and corrals. You’l Read more...
Jeepers, ATVers, Dirtbikers alike, come to Spring Camp Campground where you and your gearhead pals are more than welcome. This camp keeps it strictly OHV with 24 miles of the Rincon-Shortcut OHV Route right outside your site. Come prepared with plenty of water as it’s not available on site. Spend your days here pumped up with adrenaline, and ridi Read more...
Sick of always having to explain to your friends and families why camping is awesome? Crush that question with a stay at Deer Flats Group Campground. Load all your loved ones up and brace yourself for the adventure. Multiple sites here offer the capacity for 65 people each so no worries if you want to bring your second, third, and fourth cousins a Read more...
Got a hankering for some prime summertime camping? Look no further than Big Rock Campground. Just a few hours away from L. A. , and right next to a couple of rad hiking trails, Big Rock is the perfect home away from home. The small number of sites means you’ve got plenty of peace and quiet, not to mention some seriously secluded spots to pitch a t Read more...
L. A. ’s backyard is home to many remote, gorgeous, wilderness enriched camping areas. Appletree Campground is not necessarily one of them. This small campground is wide, open, and lacks shade. With its location right off the highway, we’d say this one would be best optimized by RVers passing through for a night. We’ve all had those moments where Read more...
Looking to rough it for a few days in Angeles National Forest? Watch those days turn into weeks as you set up camp deep in the heart of the forest at Cabin Flat Trail Campground. This campground is totally secluded—lace up those hiking boots and get ready to start the (short) trek to this first-come, first-served campground. You’ll be rewarded by Read more...
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