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Buckhorn Campground's established pet-friendly sites accommodate both tent and RV camping in the Angeles National Forest near Pearblossom. This first-come, first-served campground welcomes dogs throughout its 38 campsites, each equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and bear boxes for secure food storage. The surrounding pine forest provides ample shade and natural spaces for walking pets, with sites spaced far enough apart for privacy. Clean restrooms, drinking water, and trash disposal are available on-site. Horse Flats Campground also accepts pets year-round, featuring similar amenities minus potable water. Most sites fill quickly during summer weekends, with campers noting the peaceful atmosphere despite occasional louder groups.
The Burkhart Trail, accessible directly from Buckhorn Campground, offers excellent dog-friendly hiking through river valleys and beneath tall trees. Leashed pets can join their owners on this scenic route leading to seasonal waterfalls, with the full trail extending approximately 2.5 miles each way. The campground's elevation of 6,300 feet provides cooler temperatures during summer months, though nights can drop to the 40s even in May and June. Wildlife is abundant throughout the area, requiring proper pet management and food storage. Angeles National Forest regulations require dogs to remain on leash no longer than 6 feet at all times, and owners must properly dispose of pet waste. The nearby Crystal Lake Recreation Area and Table Mountain Campground provide alternative pet-friendly options when Buckhorn reaches capacity.
"Beautiful trails near by, next to a stream, gorgeous views, and of course that mountain air! Trees are perfect for hammocks."
"It is set back from the road a little giving you a quieter experience away from the 2. This would be a good first car camping spot for families with young children."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"We’ve done Crystal Lake probably 6 dozen times or more in our time in California and it never disappoints on the spectacular views."
"This is probably our favorite place to go considering we end up hear almost every other weekend year around. Camp cost and parking cost isn’t cheap but the views are great."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"If you have a chance after - drive the whole Angeles crest highway! Worth the trouble. You are also located close to the PCT, take a hike!"
"We got a campsite that was on the outside of the loop. We were in Cherokee loop in campsite #87."
from $30 - $500 / night
Check Availability"Silver Moccasin Trail is on-site and a great hike. Notorious for bears but I didn’t see any. I camped with a bear canister and bear country precaution anyway."
"Campground We had been driving around the campground loops for more than an hour, and had just about given up, when we say the sign for overflow camping near the exit of the Chilao campground loop"
from $20 / night
Check Availability"This trip we stayed down near the welcome center instead of Lot N and the experience didn’t even seem like the same RV Park. No loud music, no barking dog, less dust, and dirt."
"My only gripe about this section is I think there is either a dog breeder or humane society to the east. Sometimes all of the dogs just go crazy!"
"Nice spot if you don’t want to drive far. Fantastic views. Get there early to get a spot with shade...we arrived in the late afternoon and the only spots had zero shade. It was so hot!!"
"OKAY... seriously this one of the best campgrounds near Los Angeles. My ultimate go to spot for an overnight camping trip."
"This past week had record high temperatures for all of Southern California, so I can’t say how representative our experience was compared to typically late fall trips in other years."
"It's an hours drive from LA and because the campground is at elevation it stays cooler during the hot months."
from $12 / night
Check Availability"This campsite is located in California and is one of my favorites."
"I hiked in while doing the Pacific crest trail from the south. great campground with bear lockers and many sites, also nearby spots along the pct. a short walk from little jimmy spring, where you can get"
"Or one right next to you if you don't have one. The water does not taste too good, but it serves for washing. A bear was on our stuff the first night. I whistled and it ran away."
"It’s Close to Hidden Springs and Switzer falls, surrounding area is very beautiful. I’ll be back!"
from $12 / night
Check Availability"This side is on a first come first serve basis and does require you to self pay at the entrance where you find information on the board. Make sure to read everything it has lots of good information."
"Easy campground to get to and close by. First come first serve sites. Does get crowded in summer season. Went there this weekend and very few people."
from $12 - $24 / night
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ScoutClose to town but no cell signal, this place is amazing! Large camping area and I’ve never felt crowded ! Quarter showers and laundry, and a dog park! Lots of deer in the area and Great Lake to fish at! They also offer some hook ups for the rv campers
GuideFirst of all, staff was amazing. We were originally supposed to arrive on a Tuesday and we’re not able to make it. Staff shifted our reservation instead of us eating the missed night cost. Also super accommodating allowing us to extend a day longer last minute. Park is tight quarters with 200 spots. Two laundry rooms/bathrooms with showers on site, plus a cute little dog park! We stayed for three nights. Every “road” in the park is themed with California or Hollywood themed decorations and murals. We were parked right next to a Mister Roger’s mural across from the laundry/bathrooms. My only complaint in the noise level at times which is not from the park itself. Helicopters would fly over randomly, sometimes at night and it could be annoying when trying to sleep. Otherwise, absolute GEM of a place!
GuideSuper friendly staff, super clean, 2 dog parks, offers really good wifi & cable. Can pick the oranges out of the tree
GuideVery relaxing in Hollywood themed RV Park. Owner is very helpful and will help you park your RV and setup. Dog park and full hookups. $90 per night.
GuideRV Park full of residence and full timers. Will accommodate one or more nights. Good place to recharge and do laundry. Everything looks mostly clean and the pool was nice too. Small dog park with real grass.
TravelerI’ve been here for a couple days and nobody’s mess with us. There’s other people that are staying in another parking lot attached that are homeless in their vehicles mostly cars and vans. I’m in a 25 foot Fleetwood RV. There’s a dog park kind of area with a big field they can run around and just clean up after them.There’s no public bathrooms, but there are trash cans so clean up after yourself please. It’s not tent friendly. I don’t believe.
ScoutAnaheim RV Resort is close to Disney and is on the Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) bus route. They have full hook up sites and room for large rigs - back-in and pull through. They are very pet friendly and even have a dog walking/feeding service (for an extra fee). There is a small pool and hot tub. The restrooms/showers and newly remodeled and very nice! Sites are all level and fairly large. We've stayed here 4 times and will be back again!
GuidePros: Large campsites
Clean-ish toilets
Lake within walking distance
Cons: Right near highway, noisy
Lots of flies during the day
tent sites are very flat
Last minute trip and decided to check out Lake Campground. There are 8 sites placed on this hilly area, with a vault toilet in the center of the campground. It is located right next to the highway, so it can be pretty noisy during the day as its a popular route for motorcyclists. The campground itself was fairly clean, and all the sites were very large and spaced well away from each other. The sites weren't very flat, so options to set your tent up were very limited. Some sites had some shade, others almost none. There were tons of flies, very active during the daytime, but went away during the evening. The vault toilets were the cleanest I'd seen (For vault toilets) and the staff came through the campgrounds several times a day.
Jackson Lake is a short walk from the campgrounds. It has a nice day use picnic area with coal grills, picnic benches, and four vault toilets (in pretty poor condition). The lake was pretty small and had a stagnant smell to it. Lots of people were fishing, and a few people waded into the waters. I saw people in rafts / kayaks later in the day. The area was covered in fleas so careful with pets.
LegendA little gem hiding out in Lytle Creek! Easy access to a pretty trail right behind the campground. Very quiet and interspersed with long time stayers and temporary campers. I stayed in my van and had my cat and dog with me. Campfire wood was easily available and had its own picnic table. Beautiful scenery and we even got a dusting of snow! I stayed two nights while in town for work and it was perfect.
Camping near Pearblossom offers diverse overnight options at elevations around 6,000 feet in the Angeles National Forest. The area features a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool winters, creating distinct camping conditions throughout the seasons. Fall temperatures can drop significantly, with nighttime readings in the 40s even after warm days.
Hiking the Silver Moccasin Trail: Access this historic trail from campgrounds in the Chilao area. "There are easy hiking trails all over & good trees for hanging my hammock. The campsites are very spacious and clean," reports Melinda M. about Chilao Campground.
Boulder climbing: Horse Flats attracts rock enthusiasts with numerous nearby routes. "Nice place to stay for climbing - there is mostly bouldering in the area, with some trad stuff. Plenty of sites!" explains Kathleen L. about Horse Flats Campground.
Visit Crystal Lake Cafe: Stop by this local eatery for a meal break during your camping trip. "Definitely stop off in the Crystal Lake Cafe for some food. Food is great and the owner, Adam, is a true diamond in the rough, very nice man," recommends Charlie C. from Crystal Lake Rec Area.
Secluded sites: Many campers appreciate the privacy between spots. "Most of the sites have side-by-side parking, so you usually are very near to your neighboring campsite," notes Les R. about Chilao Campground. Similar spacing exists at other campgrounds in the area.
Mountain views: The elevated position offers scenic vistas. "I stayed in site 49 and it has a great view during sunset and a couple of great places for a hammock," shares Alejandro Z. about Table Mountain Campground.
Natural springs: Some areas feature natural water sources. "A short walk from little Jimmy spring, where you can get water to filter," explains Anthony K. about Little Jimmy Trail Campground, which sits along the Pacific Crest Trail.
Fire restrictions: Rules can change based on conditions. "There was a fire restriction. No bonfires, no cooking on stoves and there was no water due to a leak," reports Lianne A. about Monte Cristo Campground.
Varying water access: Not all campgrounds provide drinking water. "Bring all your water with you. There is no running water at this campground," warns Les R. about Horse Flats Campground. Even when spigots exist, quality varies.
Weekend crowds: Most sites fill quickly Friday through Sunday. "We had been driving around the campground loops for more than an hour, and had just about given up, when we saw the sign for overflow camping near the exit of the Chilao campground loop," explains one camper who found alternative options.
Bear safety practices: Wildlife encounters require proper precautions. "A bear was on our stuff the first night. I whistled and it ran away. In the morning today, we seen another, casually walking into the grounds," recounts Taka B. from Monte Cristo Campground, highlighting the importance of proper food storage.
Consider weekday visits: For quieter experiences, avoid peak times. "We just went up for the day (you can actually use the sites for $12 for day-use), and it was super quiet and lovely," shares Amy B. about Table Mountain Campground.
Check bathroom conditions: Facilities vary widely between locations. "Bathrooms were super clean too! Really liked this campground and would definitely recommend," notes Amairani P. about Angeles National Forest camping areas.
Size restrictions apply: Many forest roads have limited clearance for larger vehicles. "Good for small RVs. Over 24 foot not recommended," advises Lauralyn J. about Buckhorn Campground.
Choose sites carefully: Some locations offer better RV accommodation than others. "I pulled a 26 TT. I came in from the LA side of the mountains and found it's easier to go in from Palmdale with a RV or TT. If you're hauling anything longer than 20 ft, try for site 11," recommends Jamie about Monte Cristo Campground.
Weather preparation: Higher elevations mean temperature variations. "Even though it was 79 degrees in the day, temperature got down to 54 at night," notes one camper, emphasizing the need for adequate heating and cooling systems when RV camping in the area.
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