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

Christopher L

Verified

October 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Amazing camp site. Very close to Jackson Lake and to hiking trails. Definitely want to come back.

Christopher L

Verified

October 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Amazing camp site. Very close to Jackson Lake and to hiking trails. Definitely want to come back.

Ferdinand P

Verified

October 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

We enjoyed the stay there a lot. Already the drive up there with the RV was very nice. And the stroll around the lake the next morning and the chats with the fishermen there just added another nice touch to the nice memories we will carry with us from the stay at the campground.
The only disappointment were the people which did not understand that the lid of the toilet shall always be closed immediately after use. Even after telling them they would refuse to do it. This was ver unpleasant as we got the spot directly next to the toilet and the smell was nearly unbearable. But that is of course a question of education and behaviour of the campground guests!

Ferdinand P

Verified

October 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

We enjoyed the stay there a lot. Already the drive up there with the RV was very nice. And the stroll around the lake the next morning and the chats with the fishermen there just added another nice touch to the nice memories we will carry with us from the stay at the campground.
The only disappointment were the people which did not understand that the lid of the toilet shall always be closed immediately after use. Even after telling them they would refuse to do it. This was ver unpleasant as we got the spot directly next to the toilet and the smell was nearly unbearable. But that is of course a question of education and behaviour of the campground guests!

Frank D

Verified

October 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

The campsites are clean and the restrooms clean also. The only issue I have is that I could not find a level ground for my tent, other than that the site was great and would recommend.

Frank D

Verified

October 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

The campsites are clean and the restrooms clean also. The only issue I have is that I could not find a level ground for my tent, other than that the site was great and would recommend.

Brett B

Verified

September 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

The good: Sites are spacious with well built fire pits and picnic tables. Parking was simple although the one way drive through direction seems to be backwards from what's intuitive. The fishing was nice, we didn't catch anything but you could see there were fish in the small lake. The road runs next to the campgrounds so there is the sound of cars and motorcycles but not unpleasant for a rider like myself.

The bad: One toilet had a broken door, and the other no toilet paper. There were hundreds of flies in each stall which was pretty gross but not totally unexpected.

Overall: I would recommend this place to anyone interested in easy walkable fishing access or wants to use it as a staging area for a motorcycle camping trip.

Brett B

Verified

September 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

The good: Sites are spacious with well built fire pits and picnic tables. Parking was simple although the one way drive through direction seems to be backwards from what's intuitive. The fishing was nice, we didn't catch anything but you could see there were fish in the small lake. The road runs next to the campgrounds so there is the sound of cars and motorcycles but not unpleasant for a rider like myself.

The bad: One toilet had a broken door, and the other no toilet paper. There were hundreds of flies in each stall which was pretty gross but not totally unexpected.

Overall: I would recommend this place to anyone interested in easy walkable fishing access or wants to use it as a staging area for a motorcycle camping trip.

Consuelo A

Verified

July 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

I like the location shade and peaceful wasn’t many people at the camp and my little family enjoyed the camping trip the bathrooms were clean and the guy there taking care was very nice and helpful my kids liked the fact that he asked if we needed anything we felt very comfortable and the walk to the lake was very nice and safe .

Consuelo A

Verified

July 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

I like the location shade and peaceful wasn’t many people at the camp and my little family enjoyed the camping trip the bathrooms were clean and the guy there taking care was very nice and helpful my kids liked the fact that he asked if we needed anything we felt very comfortable and the walk to the lake was very nice and safe .

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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