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Lightning Point Group Campground

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Lightning Point Campground will be closed until further notice

Lightning Point Campground will be closed until further notice

Lightning Point Group Campground is located in the Angeles National Forest, featuring rugged terrain with dense forest and mountainous landscapes. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 40°F in winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and the Placerita Canyon Nature Center.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Angeles National Forest

Overview

Lightning Point Group Campground is closed until further notice. Lightning Point Campground is conveniently located 25 miles southeast of Palmdale and 35 miles north of the San Fernando Valley. The campground is nestled in a forest of Jeffrey pine, scrub oaks and manzanita and can accommodate both groups and equestrian campers. Hiking on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is a favorite pastime for many campers. The trail, which is accessed nearby, weaves all the way from Canada to Mexico with views of six out of the seven ecozones found in North America.

Recreation

Hiking, bird watching and horseback riding are the biggest attractions for campers. Angeles National Forest boasts 557 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. All trails, excluding the Pacific Crest Trail, allow mountain biking as well.

Natural Features

At 6,100 feet elevation, the area receives average summer temperatures in the low 80s with cool nights. In Angeles National Forest, vegetation ranges from chaparral and oak at lower elevations to pine at higher altitudes. Elevation ranges from 1,200 to 10,000 feet of low canyons and tall mountain peaks.

Nearby Attractions

Hop in the car and drive along the Angeles Crest Highway, a scenic byway that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine tree forests.

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Location

Lightning Point Group Campground is located in California

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Directions

From Interstate 210 in La Canada, exit onto the Angeles Crest Highway (HWY 2) and drive northeast for approximately 10 miles to the intersection of the Angeles Crest Highway and the Angeles Forest Highway (County Road N3). Turn left (north) on to the Angeles Forest Highway and drive approximately 12 miles to the Santa Clara Divide Road at Mill Creek Summit. Turn left (west) onto the Santa Clara Divide and continue for about 11 miles to the campground.

Address

12371 N.LITTLE TUJUNGA CANYON
San fernando, CA 91342

Coordinates

34.3719444 N
118.1830556 W

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Reviewed Nov. 5, 2022

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Been closed since I think the Station Fire in 2009. No services. Messenger Flats is open

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