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Lake Campground

Lake Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 6

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 8 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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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
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (72)

What Guests Are Saying

Lake Campground offers a pleasant camping experience with clean facilities and friendly staff. Campsite 006 is highly recommended due to its elevated position and proximity to the lake, which is just a short walk away. However, campsites 005 and others near the restroom face issues with odor and noise, making them less desirable.

Review Summary

3.7
72 reviews
5
41.7%
30
4
22.2%
16
3
8.3%
6
2
19.4%
14
1
8.3%
6

Arisara W

Verified

July 29, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Too close to the main road. Lots of motorcycles and cars passing through in the morning, hard to sleep in. Nice to have the lake (more like a pond) super close, toilets are well maintained and clean. Had a little issues with bugs flying around but nothing unbearable with enough bug spray.

Arisara W

Verified

July 29, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Clean toilets, close to the lake, easy to get to. Only issue is how close the road the site is.

Arisara W

Verified

July 29, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Too close to the main road. Lots of motorcycles and cars passing through in the morning, hard to sleep in. Nice to have the lake (more like a pond) super close, toilets are well maintained and clean. Had a little issues with bugs flying around but nothing unbearable with enough bug spray.

Arisara W

Verified

July 29, 2020 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Clean toilets, close to the lake, easy to get to. Only issue is how close the road the site is.

Angela C

Verified

June 28, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice area. Jackson lake is really close to the campground.

Angela C

Verified

June 28, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice area. Jackson lake is really close to the campground.

Shelby W

Verified

June 16, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

We had a nice time! The campsite was very spacious, but hilly. Very windy in both the afternoons and throughout our first night. Toilets are drop toilets with no sinks for hand washing. There are small water spouts near restrooms but it was unclear what these could be used for. A posted sign read that these not be used for dishwashing, but could potentially be hand washing if you brought your own soap. Great hiking in the area! We hiked Blue Ridge Trail which was 4 miles total with high elevation change, located just a few minutes up to the main road near the Mt. High slopes. There were also a few walking paths near the campsite and lake. The lake was too slimy for swimming but there were a few people on boats and rafts and a hand full of fishermen. It as beautiful to walk around and enjoy from the land. Thank you!!

Shelby W

Verified

June 16, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

We had a nice time! The campsite was very spacious, but hilly. Very windy in both the afternoons and throughout our first night. Toilets are drop toilets with no sinks for hand washing. There are small water spouts near restrooms but it was unclear what these could be used for. A posted sign read that these not be used for dishwashing, but could potentially be hand washing if you brought your own soap. Great hiking in the area! We hiked Blue Ridge Trail which was 4 miles total with high elevation change, located just a few minutes up to the main road near the Mt. High slopes. There were also a few walking paths near the campsite and lake. The lake was too slimy for swimming but there were a few people on boats and rafts and a hand full of fishermen. It as beautiful to walk around and enjoy from the land. Thank you!!

Kris M

Verified

February 11, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

Very poor communication. There were fires in southern California during the time, and campfires we're limited in some areas. The reservation department was supposed to send out emails letting visitors know if there were campfire restrictions. They did not. While there, I had a simple duraflame log going as the weather was cold. One of the campground "attendants" came by and without warning or explanation doused out my duraflame fire. Only after doing so did he tell me about the campfire restrictions in effect, saying that I should have gotten an email from reservations about it. Again, I did not. He then proceeded to basically kick me out of the campground citing how cold the temperature would get and I couldn't light a fire. This was an awful experience, especially seeing as how they took my money and didn't return it.

Kris M

Verified

February 11, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

Very poor communication. There were fires in southern California during the time, and campfires we're limited in some areas. The reservation department was supposed to send out emails letting visitors know if there were campfire restrictions. They did not. While there, I had a simple duraflame log going as the weather was cold. One of the campground "attendants" came by and without warning or explanation doused out my duraflame fire. Only after doing so did he tell me about the campfire restrictions in effect, saying that I should have gotten an email from reservations about it. Again, I did not. He then proceeded to basically kick me out of the campground citing how cold the temperature would get and I couldn't light a fire. This was an awful experience, especially seeing as how they took my money and didn't return it.

Location Lake Campground

Address:
22234 Big Pines Hwy
Wrightwood, CA, 92397
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 34.3906 / -117.723

Elevation: 1891 feet

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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