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Little Jimmy Trail Campground

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Angeles National Forest

Currently NO toilet facilities at this site.

Just above Crystal Lake lies Little Jimmy trail camp...a backcountry campground nestled just 2 miles off the Angeles Crest Highway.

It features seven first-come, first-served sites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault/composting toilets, and…

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  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

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  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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7 Reviews

Brian T.
Reviewed Apr. 8, 2021

As others said, "Little Gem"

Fantastic in the snowy season.  Getting to Windy Gap usually requires spikes or crampons and axe, but it's well worth the effort.  There's also year-round running water at Little Jimmy Springs.  Right by PCT.  And also close to another Gem.  South Mt. Hawkins, but that one is unorganized, you'll…

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  • Review photo of Little Jimmy Trail Campground by Brian T., April 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Little Jimmy Trail Campground by Brian T., April 8, 2021
Tony  C.
Reviewed Sep. 20, 2020

Local gem of a campsite

This campsite is located in California and is one of my favorites. Located above Crystal Lake you’ll find Little Jimmy, it’s a backcountry hike-in only campground nestled just 2 miles off the Angeles Crest Highway. It has around 7 first-come, first-served sites with fire rings, vault toilets (which…

  • Review photo of Little Jimmy Trail Campground by Tony  C., September 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Little Jimmy Trail Campground by Tony  C., September 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Little Jimmy Trail Campground by Tony  C., September 20, 2020
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Trisha P.
Reviewed Sep. 4, 2020

Love this place!

My first backpacking trip was with my brother and husband and we went to little Jimmy campground. It was awesome!! The hike is less than 3 miles and the first mile is uphill. I did ok but I did take many breaks because I overloaded my backpack with unnecessary items. The hike is great though. …

Location

Little Jimmy Trail Campground is located in California

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Coordinates

34.34800064 N
117.83000028 W

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