Angeles National Forest Meadow Group Campground, near Acton, California, is a spacious spot perfect for larger gatherings and events. With ample room for tents and RVs, it’s a great place to kick back and enjoy the great outdoors with friends or family.

This campground is known for its beautiful scenery, especially at sunset, and offers essential amenities like drinking water and picnic tables. Visitors have mentioned that the sites are roomy, making it easy to set up your own camp village. Just remember, it can get crowded on weekends, so planning ahead is key.

If you’re looking for activities, you’re in luck. Hiking trails are nearby, and there’s plenty of nature to soak in. One reviewer highlighted the fun of bird watching and simply enjoying the natural surroundings. Just a heads up, the nights can get chilly, so pack some warm clothes.

While there are no showers or electric hookups, the campground does provide a unique experience with its rustic charm. Plus, pets are welcome, but make sure to grab a permit. Whether you’re hosting a class campout or just want to unwind in nature, this campground has the space and atmosphere to make it memorable.

## Overview

 Meadow Group Campground is located off State Highway 2 between the Manzanita Loop of the Chilao Campground and the Chilao Ranger Station, 26 miles north of the 210 Freeway in La Canada, California. The campground offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities within the beautiful Angeles National Forest.
## Recreation

 This campground is 1.5 miles from the San Gabriel Wilderness- where hiking and equestrian use is permitted. In addition, there are also hiking, biking and equestrian trails nearby. The Chilao Visitor Center is located 1.5 miles east of the campground. It offers exhibits and information about the area, campfire programs and excellent bird watching opportunities, including ten species of woodpeckers.
## Natural Features

 The Meadow Group Campground is located within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, which is bordered by the Los Angeles Basin on the south, the San Gabriel Wilderness Area on the east, the San Gabriel Mountains on the north, and the junction of Interstate 5 and Highway 14 on the west. The campground is at an elevation of 5,300 feet amid Coulter pines, scrub oaks and grasslands. Visitors might see birds and squirrels along the nature trails, and the area is particularly known for its variety of woodpeckers. 
## Nearby Attractions

 State Route 2, the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway, is a National Forest Scenic Highway. The highway, as it winds along the San Gabriel Mountains, offers spectacular views of nearby peaks and valleys. Several vista points along the road offer the traveler expansive views of the Mojave Desert, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys.
## Charges & Cancellations

 Booking Window For most locations, you can reserve 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility. Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Camping: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. No-Shows Camping: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under \"Late Cancellations\" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: The reservation fee is not refundable if reservation is canceled within 14 days of arrival. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as \"Recreation.gov 877-444-6777.\" Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July

Angeles National Forest Meadow Group Campground

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We occupied Meadow Group campground 001 back in September and had a blast! -1 star for toilets being closed without notice (we received notice of no running water). #1 is the smaller group campground and located at the top. The downside to this is that people who reserved site #2 didn't pay attention, and had set up camp before we arrived. #2 is MUCH larger and suitable for groups up to 100 (like boy scouts, church groups, etc). In addition, the larger group had not informed their campers of the site setup, so we ended up on gate patrol and providing directions all night. It's definitely not very private; however, there is plenty of space to feel like you're really out in the great outdoors, as well as for parking, tents, and play. 


Meadow Group 001

XTra Large spacious site. Around the area There was an some reminense of an old ampitheater which lead to some pretty fun stage show acting activities. Other than, plenty of open space to start your own camp village. Very large parking spot for many many cars. Security gate to close the parking lot and prevent strangers from driving in. Went during mid June so it was really hot. High 80's. there was an ok amount of shade. As the trees are sparsed apart around here. There are 2 very very old low pressure flushing toilets around the area. A water spigget and water pump for pottable water.

Big space for big group

April 2, 2018

I hosted a Girls Who Hike LA 2nd annual 1st time campers workshop where I taught girls

To camp for the first time. This place was a great choice. The scenery was beautiful and the space was great for all 15 of us. I was also able to reserve this space which was ideal for me. The campground only allows 6 vehicles and you do not need a permit to park there unless your not park of the 6 vehicle rule. The 6 vehicles are covered under the cost of the campground. The water source was not working when we went and the bathrooms are located on the other campground next to ours so it wasn’t fun if we had to go to the bathroom at night. This site does not have any bear canisters yet the trash cans are bear proof on the campsite. There was only one real place to hang 1 hammock and you have to make sure you call the office to get the combination code so you can open the gate. I had to call the day we went and I was able to get the code from the visitors center people. We got very lucky and we all participated in the Chilao Visitor Center Star Gazing event 1 mile from our campground. It is walking distance away. I have to warn you the weather changes dramatically from day to night. I checked many different weather websites for weather and they all lied to me. The best was to get the weather was to call the Chilao Visitors Center. Meadow Group Campground IS within the Chilao Campground. You get absolutely no service while you are camping. The visitor Center has a phone if you need to call someone or if you go up the highway 2-3 more miles there is a restaurant called Newcombers where they have WiFi and some really great food! Pets are allowed at this campsite but require a permit. DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN FIREWOOD! They encourage you to collect wood around your campsite. I would recommend bringing a hatchet or axe to help break down some of the larger wood peices. It was freezing at night it got below 30 degrees prepare for cold weather at night just in case! We had no issues with animals! All around this is a great campsite!

1st Time Campers Workshop 

We camped here with my son’s elementary school class and it was perfect. We rented both sites, but ended up using only site 2 as it held more people and is closer to the toilets. 

  

There is a good amount of flattish space to put tents, several fire rings making it easy to secure yourself away and have your own area even in a group. 

  

The kids had Ana amazing time running around, climbing rocks and splashing in the creek.

Perfect for class campout

Lots of space in each campsite, good for big events. This campsite is next to the rangers station, has running water which is a plus always. This place looks amazing when the sun is going down. This place does get crowded in the weekend but if it’s not available there is always the other camps on the other side. Make sure to reserve before you come to this campground, gate is closed unless you have the code. Also make sure to bring warm clothes since it’s a high elevation it does get cold at night. 

Things to do here:
-Hike
- bird watching 
-be lazy 
-enjoy nature 
- BBQ time 🤪


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