Lake Campground

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

6 total sites

About Lake Campground

Lake Campground offers an excellent escape from the city, just a short drive northeast of the Los Angeles metro area. It's set on the shores of Jackson Lake, providing a scenic, peaceful setting for fishing, swimming and canoeing in Angeles National Forest. Visitors enjoy exploring the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway, which offers incredible views of oak thickets, high desert landscapes, chaparral and pine forests.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 8 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
  • Firewood Available
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

6 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 003, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (80)

What Guests Are Saying

Lake Campground is a clean and quiet facility, conveniently located just a short walk from the lake, making it a great spot for camping. Most campers enjoyed their stay, praising the friendly ranger and the overall pleasant atmosphere. However, some sites, particularly number 5, are near the pit toilets and may have unpleasant odors, and the terrain can be uneven at times.

Review Summary

3.8
80 reviews
5
45.0%
36
4
20.0%
16
3
10.0%
8
2
17.5%
14
1
7.5%
6

Mark F

Verified

July 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Staff was amazing and the campground was clean. What I didn't know was that there was a public bathroom literally in the campsite. So we had to deal with people coming and going day and night and the stench of the latrine.

Oleg K

Verified

July 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Campground was quiet and clean, including the restrooms. We bought firewood from the host (who took care of both grounds) at the larger campground across the street. Slept well in our tent on a mostly flat spot on our site. Jackson Lake (more like a large pond) is a 2-minute walk away, there are some hiking trails nearby (though we didn't use them), and the town of Wrightwood is a 10-20 minute drive. Overall, a nice, low-key place for relaxation.

Mark F

Verified

July 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Staff was amazing and the campground was clean. What I didn't know was that there was a public bathroom literally in the campsite. So we had to deal with people coming and going day and night and the stench of the latrine.

Oleg K

Verified

July 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Campground was quiet and clean, including the restrooms. We bought firewood from the host (who took care of both grounds) at the larger campground across the street. Slept well in our tent on a mostly flat spot on our site. Jackson Lake (more like a large pond) is a 2-minute walk away, there are some hiking trails nearby (though we didn't use them), and the town of Wrightwood is a 10-20 minute drive. Overall, a nice, low-key place for relaxation.

Andrew C

Verified

July 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

Site 5 is the worst site. It was so hilly there was not a flat spot to pitch a tent. It is steps away from the bathroom so you can smell it all night. The neighbors played music until 2am so we hardly slept.

Andrew C

Verified

July 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

Site 5 is the worst site. It was so hilly there was not a flat spot to pitch a tent. It is steps away from the bathroom so you can smell it all night. The neighbors played music until 2am so we hardly slept.

Mike H

Verified

May 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

There is not host at this specific campground. They are located at the next one up the road. I mention that because a group of no less than 14 guys showed up the ONE night we were staying and they had an all out PARTY from 10:30p- 7am the following day. Non stop music and loud hooting and hollering. They were not there to camp - they never even set up tents.
So, it is highly unlikely that you would experience this BUT because there was no camp host, no one was there to ‘regulate’ or enforce the ‘quiet time’.
It was the worst camping experience we have ever had.

Mike H

Verified

May 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

There is not host at this specific campground. They are located at the next one up the road. I mention that because a group of no less than 14 guys showed up the ONE night we were staying and they had an all out PARTY from 10:30p- 7am the following day. Non stop music and loud hooting and hollering. They were not there to camp - they never even set up tents.
So, it is highly unlikely that you would experience this BUT because there was no camp host, no one was there to ‘regulate’ or enforce the ‘quiet time’.
It was the worst camping experience we have ever had.

Alonso A

Verified

November 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful campground, got there on a Friday night. Beautiful views and fresh air. No signal on phone, but we don’t go camping to be on our phones. Payment was easy online kind of confusing as it was both first come first serve and reservation. No issues setting up camp. Other campers were friendly. Fished on Saturday and went home early Sunday morning. Amazing! Will be going back!

Alonso A

Verified

November 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful campground, got there on a Friday night. Beautiful views and fresh air. No signal on phone, but we don’t go camping to be on our phones. Payment was easy online kind of confusing as it was both first come first serve and reservation. No issues setting up camp. Other campers were friendly. Fished on Saturday and went home early Sunday morning. Amazing! Will be going back!

Location & Directions for Lake Campground

22234 Big Pines Hwy, Wrightwood, CA 92397 United States

Elevation: 1,891 ft

Getting There

From Wrightwood, turn left on CA-2 W/Angeles Crest Highway and drive for 3.6 mi. Then turn right onto Big Pines Highway and drive 2.7 mi. Look for signs into the campground.

Nearest town

Wrightwood, CA - 6.3 mi

About 11 min to downtown

Highway access

Lake Campground is accessible via CA-2 W/Angeles Crest Highway, which connects to the nearby community of Wrightwood. Big Pines Highway provides direct access to the campground.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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