Chilao Campground is located off Highway 2 (the Angeles Crest Highway) near Three Points in the Angeles National Forest. The area is popular for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. A number of trails in the area offer great opportunities for exploring the San Gabriel Mountains. The popular Chilao Visitor Center is 1½ miles away (less than a mile by trail).
Chilao Campground offers 83 first come, first served campsites in a sparsely forested area. Much of the nearby forest was burned in the 2009 Station Fire. The campsites are arranged in two loops - Manzanita and Little Pines. Views are nice from the campground, but the site can become windy in the afternoons. The campground can fill up on weekends, but mid-week there is usually plenty of space.
Recently the drinking water has been declared unfit for consumption. Boil before use or bring your own. The vault toilets consistently receive poor reviews for cleanliness. There is also a Group Site that will accommodate from 20 to 50 people.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Chilao Campground Location: | Chilao Rd., off Highway 2, 26 miles northeast of La Canada |
| Elevation: | 5,300 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Los Angeles - 40 miles |
| Number of Campsites: | 83 |
| Open - Closed: | April - mid-November Dates vary based on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Angeles National Forest |
| Los Angeles River Ranger District: | (818) 899-1900 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations: | All campsites at Chilao Campground are first-come, first-served |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 40 feet (but most sites will only accommodate small RVs) |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Some restrooms are accessible |
| Fees: | $12 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | 11:00 AM, 11:00 AM |
| Chilao Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, mo potable water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Chilao Campground: | Chilao Visitor Center, Silver Moccasin Trail, Pacific Crest Trail |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
Visitors Chilao Campground in the Angeles National Forest find a wide variety of destinations to explore in the San Gabriel Mountains
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