Established Camping
Chilao Campground
About
National Forest
Angeles National Forest
Chilao Campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, giving campers majestic panoramas of nearby Vetter Lookout and Big Tujunga Canyon. The campground offers two different loops for tent camping- Little Pines, and Manzanita. Each loop offers 40+ sites for camping. Both loops remain open until a major snowfall makes it impossible to enter a loop. It's also important to note that wildlife is very active in this area and campers should ensure they secure their food in proper receptacles.
84 campsites spread out over 2 loops. Vault toilets. Piped water. Trash facilities. Accessible campsites.
Chilao Campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, giving campers majestic panoramas of nearby Vetter Lookout and Big Tujunga Canyon. The campground offers two different loops for tent camping- Little Pines, and Manzanita. Each loop offers 40+ sites for camping. Both loops remain open until a major snowfall makes it impossible to enter a loop. It's also important to note that wildlife is very active in this area and campers should ensure they secure their food in proper receptacles.
Fee Info
$12 per night per site, $5 for extra vehicle.
Reservation Info
Campsites are first come-first served. No reserving or holding of campsites allowed.
RV’s: Maximum RV length is 18' - No hookups.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
GuideDepends the weather
We’ve stayed here twice as it’s a great quick getaway from Los Angeles. We have been encountered by a bear once at night. We yelled “go bear” and it did in fact, go. Seemed friendly to say the least
TravelerBug problem
The place was cool nothing special, just your typical camp site but the bugs were relentless. I’m no stranger to bugs being around I’m an avid camper but they seem Immune to repellants. Giant horse flys we’re in the area along with a lot of bees and gnats. I thought they would calm at sunset but then had a flood of nocturnal insects a long with a bat trying to fly in car. Not a bad place but come with a net canopy or your gonna have a bad time. My dog was glad to leave 😅
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ScoutClean and Beautiful
Lots of great campsites to choose from. Bears were very active the night we were there. Lots of car alarms caused by the bears was the only downside. We also had one come through our campsite in the middle of the night. Amazing views here!
Location
Chilao Campground is located in California
Coordinates
34.32335274662587 N
118.01898276591086 W