Meadow Group Campground is located off Highway 2 (the Angeles Crest Highway) near Chilao Campground in the Angeles National Forest. Visitors to the area enjoy 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. The campground is among Coulter pines, scrub oaks and grasslands.
Meadow Group Campground has two group campsites. One site can accommodate up to 24 people and 6 vehicles. The other site will hold up to 80 people and 20 vehicles. The gate to the campground is secured by a combination lock. Groups with reservations must call and obtain the combination prior to arrival at the campground. With a limited water supply at the campground, campers are encouraged to bring their own water.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Meadow Group Campground Location: | Chilao Rd., off Highway 2, 26 miles northeast of La Canada |
| Elevation: | 5,200 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Los Angeles - 41 miles |
| Number of Campsites: | 2 |
| Open - Closed: | Late March to mid-November Dates vary based on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 24 and 80 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 6 and 20 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Los Angeles River Ranger District: | (818) 899-1900 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations required: | Whenever campground is open |
| Booking Window: | from 4 days up to 12 months in advance of arrival |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 30 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $36 per night for smaller campsite $120 per night for larger campsite |
| Reservations: | Meadow Group Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 11:00 AM |
| Meadow Group Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | 3 and 10 Picnic tables, fire rings; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Flush toilets (shared by both groups), tap water, campfire circle |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Campground Map: | Meadow Group Campground Sketch Map |
| Attractions near Meadow Group Campground: | Tour the Chilao Visitor Center. Enjoy hiking the Silver Moccasin Trail and 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.
Groups camping at Meadow Group Campground in the Angeles National Forest find a wide variety of destinations to explore in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Check Angeles National Forest - Meadow Group Campground for any campground updates.