Lake Campground is located at the eastern end of ¼-mile long Jackson Lake in the Angeles National Forest. Visitors to the campground enjoy fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake. A drive along Angeles Crest Scenic Byway makes a wonderful day-trip. A variety of hiking trails lead out from the area around Jackson Lake.
Lake Campground has 8 campsites which may be reserved ahead of time. The well-shaded campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Supplies are available about 5 miles away in the town of Wrightwood.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Lake Campground Location: | Big Pines Highway, 5 miles west of Wrightwood and 21 miles west of Cajon Junction on I-15 |
| Elevation: | 6,100 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Los Angeles - 80 miles
San Bernardino - 36 miles |
| Number of Campsites: | 8 |
| Open - Closed: | May - November (October beginning in 2020) |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (2nd vehicle fee) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Santa Clara Mojave Rivers Ranger District: | (661) 269-2808 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations for some sites are available whenever campground is open; other sites are available first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 18 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $25 per night |
| Reservations: | Lake Campground Reservations |
| Campground Map: | Lake Campground Map |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Lake Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic tables, fire rings, food storage locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water (in summer) |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Lake Campground: | Jackson Lake for non-motorized boating, fishing, and swimming. Mountain High's Sky High Disc Golf Course, Wrightwood Mountaineer Days in early July, Angeles Crest Scenic Highway, trail at Vincent Gap to the summit of 9,400-foot Mt. Baden-Powell, Blue Ridge 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.
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