Lake Campground
Reviewed May. 13, 2023

Relaxed mountain camping near a small lake.

Lake Campground in the Angeles National Forest consists of 5 reservable car camping sites, and 3-4 others that are first come, first served. Sites have a table and fire pit, but no tent pads, and there are pit toilet latrines, and potable water spigots. Bear proof boxes are provided at each site for food. 

The view of the nearby mountains is good but the real attraction is nearby Lake Jackson, where you can fish, though I'm not sure if your camping fee includes the day-use permit required. Angeles National Forest is divided into several camps near each other, so I'd recommend this one for anglers. 

There are trails around the lake (a relatively easy, if hilly, walk) and also up the mountain proper (a real hike). Weather permitting, you can use deadwood in the site for your campfire. 

Wildlife included acorn woodpeckers, and one of their cache trees was in our site, so we got to spend a lot of time observing them, as well as the Stellar's Jays, who were very curious about what we were cooking.

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  • Review photo of Lake Campground by William S., May 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Lake Campground by William S., May 13, 2023