Angeles National Forest

GATE at Inspiration Point is closed during the winter months. 8000-foot elevation. 8 campsites Picnicking at nearby Jackson Lake. Hiking access to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. No piped water. Vault toilets .. Blue Ridge Road closes mid November for winter/spring seasons, reopens mid May. During that time, the campground is walk-in only. RV use in the summer months only. RV's to 20'. Sites are first come - first served. Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked at this campground. The Pacific Crest Trail runs right beside the camp. Groceries and services available in the community of Wrightwood. Call (661) 269-2808 or (760) 249-3504 for current conditions and additional information.

Blue Ridge Campground

CLOSED as of Jan 2022

    5,300-foot elevation.
    Hike, Mountain Bike or Horseback in only.
    Trail camp not maintained
    No water. Treat stream water before using, if available.
    Vault toilet.
    Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked along road. Campsites are first come - first served.
    Groceries and services available in the community of Wrightwood (approximately 9.5 miles).


Cabin Flat Trail Campground - CLOSED

GATE at Inspiration Point is closed during the winter months. 8,300-foot elevation. 8 trailside campsites overlooking the Sheep Mountain Wilderness Area Primitive tent camping site overlooking the Sheep Mountain Wilderness Area. No water. Vault toilets. Adventure Pass/Interagency Pass required for vehicles parked at this campground. Campsites are first come - first served. Groceries and services are available in the community of Wrightwood (approximately 9.5 miles). Please call the Acton Work Center at (661)269-2808 or the Big Pines Information Station at (760) 249-3504 for road conditions. 

Guffy Campground

6.100-foot elevation. 4 tent sites. No water. Vault toilets. Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked at campground. First come - first served. Usually inaccessable during the winter months. The area has heavy use during snow play.

Peavine Campground

Table Mountain Campground

## Overview

Escape to Mountain Oak Campground in the Angeles National Forest for a restful, refreshing getaway from city life. Just northwest of the Los Angeles metro area, Mountain Oak provides a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.  
  
The campground is also near Jackson Lake for easy access to fishing, canoeing and swimming.

## Recreation

Swim or canoe in the refreshing waters of Jackson Lake, the only lake near Wrightwood. The lake is stocked with trout and bluegills. Powerboating is not permitted in the lake, so the setting is peaceful and quiet.  
  
Hikers can find trails near the campground.

## Facilities

The single-loop campground provides lots of shade from towering trees but minimal privacy from neighboring campgrounds. Ground cover is mostly pine needles and leaves.  
  
Bear-proof food containers are provided at each campground and amenities include picnic table, grills and flush toilets. Drinking water is also available.  
  
A camp host is on-site, offering firewood for sale.

## Natural Features

At an elevation of 6,400 feet, Mountain Oak is shaded by oak, ponderosa and sugar pines in the Angeles National Forest. This forest, spanning across most of the San Gabriel Mountains, provides a striking backdrop for the Los Angeles area.  
  
Jackson Lake spans just 3 acres and lies in the San Gabriel Mountains. Formed by the San Andreas fault, the lake is primarily fed by snow runoff from the mountains and is hugged by grass and sand beaches. The lake is ideal for listening to nature's soundtrack, complete with sounds of birds singing and leaves rustling in mountain breezes.  
  
A diverse variety of animal life exists in Angeles National Forest, such as bobcat, mountain lion, bear and Nelson bighorn sheep. Many species of birds and smaller animals also inhabit the forest. 

## Nearby Attractions

The Angeles Crest Highway, part of California State Route 2, is a scenic byway that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine tree forests.

Mountain Oak

Lake Campground offers an excellent escape from the city, just a short drive northeast of the Los Angeles metro area. It's set on the shores of Jackson Lake, providing a scenic, peaceful setting for fishing, swimming and canoeing in Angeles National Forest. Visitors enjoy exploring the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway, which offers incredible views of oak thickets, high desert landscapes, chaparral and pine forests. Recreation Wildlife viewing is a popular activity, as visitors may see bobcats, mountain lions, bears and Nelson bighorn sheep. Powerboating is not permitted on Jackson Lake, so the setting is peaceful and quiet for swimming, canoeing and fishing. The lake is stocked with trout and bluegill. Facilities Campsites can accommodate eight campers and two vehicles. Food storage lockers, grills, picnic tables, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood can be purchased at nearby Mountain Oak Campground. Natural Features Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 6,100 feet in Angeles National Forest. Campsites are secluded and shaded with scattered oak trees and Jeffrey pines. Daytime temperatures in the summer are usually in the low 80s and evenings are cool. Angeles National Forest spans nearly 695,000 acres over most of the San Gabriel Mountain Range in southern California. Vegetation ranges from chaparral and oak at lower elevations to pine forests at higher altitudes. Elevations range from 1,200 to 10,000 feet. The endangered California condor inhabits the forest. The Least Bells vireo and the Southwestern Willow flycatcher are two migratory birds that visitors enjoy spotting in the area. Other local inhabitants include the Arroyo toad, mountain yellow-legged frog, the mountain lion and the two-striped garter snake. Nearby Attractions Take a hike on the Blue Ridge Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail. The Pacific Crest Trail is an impressive path that starts in Mexico and zigzags its way through Angeles and continues north across California, Oregon and Washington. ADA Access: N

Lake Campground

These remote camping sites offer isolated scenic locations ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic far from the crowds. Other than a pit for campfires, these sites do NOT contain the amenities found at developed campgrounds. There is no water, no picnic tables, no restrooms nearby, and no trash containers. Please pack it in - pack it out! All sites are first-come, first-served. Campfire permits are required for any type of fire use - campfires, charcoal BBQ's, or stoves. Campfires may not be allowed certain times of the year. See Current Conditions below or call the Lytle Creek Ranger Station (909-382-2851). These Yellow Post Sites are reached via Forest Road 3N06. Please refer to the Yellow-post site map available by clicking on this link or for free at the Lytle Creek Ranger Station. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for reaching all sites. Four-wheel drive vehicles may also be required depending on current road conditions. 

Stockton Flats Yellow Post Sites 3-8

Jackson Flats is a group camping facility located next to beautiful Grassy Hollow Visitor Center, which holds numerous nature programs, hikes and activities on Saturdays during the summer. The peaceful setting, in the Angeles National Forest, is a short drive northeast of the bustling Los Angeles metropolitan area. Recreation Campers can enjoy hiking, biking and relaxing in the shade. A few short trails loop around the campground and a connector trail leads to the Pacific Crest Trail. The trail stretches from Mexico through California, Oregon and Washington. Additionally, the Angeles National Forest boasts 557 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. All trails, excluding the Pacific Crest Trail, allow mountain biking as well. Facilities Each tent-only site is located about 600 feet from the centrally-located parking area near the campground entrance. Campers must park and carry their gear to their site. Each site is equipped with large picnic tables, a campfire circle, grills and bear-proof food storage lockers. There is no water on site. Please bring all the water you will need for your stay. Natural Features At an elevation 7,500 feet, Jackson Flats sits in grassy spaces among groves of pine and fir trees, with average summer daytime temperatures in the low 80s. Nights are cool. In Angeles National Forest, vegetation ranges from chaparral and oak at lower elevations to pine forests at higher altitudes. Elevations range from 1,200 to 10,000 feet. The endangered California condor inhabits the forest. The Least Bells vireo and the Southwestern Willow flycatcher are two migratory birds that visitors enjoy spotting in the area. Other local inhabitants include the Arroyo toad, mountain yellow-legged frog, the mountain lion and the two-striped garter snake. Nearby Attractions Hop in the car and drive along the Angeles Crest Highway, a scenic route that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine forests. ADA Access: N

Jackson Flats

With its unspoiled beauty, **crisp mountain air** and **dappled sunlight**, it’s easy to see why Paradise Springs was a natural choice for our very first Huttopia resort on the West Coast. You’ll find our Huttopia Paradise Springs village high up in the **San Gabriel Mountains** inside the protected Angeles National Forest. Paradise Springs has long been a destination for people **looking to escape** greater Los Angeles for the wild. It’s **an oasis in a wide canyon** ringed by lush desert greenery fed by an artesian spring that flows into a winding creek all year long. **That sounds like paradise to us.**



Huttopia Paradise Springs

Camp high in the clouds at Manker Flats Campground. This campground sits at 6000-feet and offers 21 campsites open year-round. However, piped-water is turned once temperatures reach freezing. Each site comes with a spacious spot for all your family camping needs and includes a picnic bench, fire ring, and vault toilets. It's located within a short drive to historic Mt. Baldy Schoolhouse and Visitor Center where visitors can discover the land's Native American roots. Close by, hikers have several options to begin their day's adventure including, Mt. Baldy Bowl trailhead. This trailhead can be combined with another major route, Devil's Backbone, to reach the summit (10,069') to form an impressive 11.3-mile loop hike. For the more casual hiker, a 1.4 mile round trip to the 75-foot San Antonio Falls is available. Bears are very active in this area, so it is recommended that all campers use provided bear boxes, personal bear canisters, or seal all food as to eliminate scent.

Manker Campground

National Forest

Hiked in 2 miles from trailhead to the campground. Trail crosses with PCT. Nice views of mountain range. Probably much busier when gate is open and cars drive in.

Nice Hike in Campground

Due to a time crunch with work OT on the weekend, we ventured out to a campsite strictly for hiking. We were not disappointed. The trails aren’t well marked but are well used which led me to believe, if you could find them then that meant you knew how to use them, man we were not disappointed! 100 yards into the trail you couldn’t tell if you were a million miles away from civilization or 100 feet away from a main road, the ability to step straight into beautiful area and just see and hear wildlife everywhere was exactly why we can’t up here. Next time we are in LANF for camping (which is not terribly often) I will definitely put this site on our To-Stay list!

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