Crystal Lake Campground Angeles National Forest

Nearby crystal lake cafe sells hot meals sandwiches and camping necessities that might have been left at home including firewood.

Crystal lake campground angeles national forest.

Crystal lake recreation area overview. It s only a mile hike to crystal lake from the campground. Drive in for a night stay or a few and join all. The crystal lake recreation area is located in the san gabriel mountains of southern california administered by the san gabriel mountains national monument formally the san gabriel river ranger district of the united states forest service the recreation area consists of a small lake an open air amphitheater a large public campground containing approximately 120 camp sites grouped into.

Just above crystal lake lies little jimmy trail camp. Crystal lake recreation area campground has 191 campsites and is located at about 5 600 feet in the angeles national forest at the end of highway 39. Angeles national forest 701 n. Recreate responsibly during covid 19.

The campground is first come first serve and the campsites can accommodate tents trailers and small rvs. You must make a reservation to use these group campgrounds. An adventure pass is required to park at the trailhead but no permit is required to visit crystal lake in the angeles national forest. I like the place as it has been a family tradition to come and spend the night hike and go fishing but we have decided to never go back again for our own safety.

Arcadia ca 91006 747 322 6574. Each campsite has a fire pit and grill and picnic tables are available on the grounds. I have been coming to crystal lake since 2010 and i have watched the place get worse and worse as timed passed. This campground is less populated then nearby crystal lake recreation area.

Angeles national forest 701 n. Arcadia ca 91006 747 322 6574 m f 8 a m. To camp or snack after your visit to crystal lake drive a third of a mile up the road past the trailhead to the crystal lake campground and cafe. Crystal lake recreation area and campground in angeles california summer fun starts here at crystal lake rec area campground.

Angeles national forest 701 n. It features 7 first come first served sites with fire rings vault toilets and vintage backcountry ovens. Summers can be quite grueling so plan on taking a weekend or longer trip during the cooler fall and winter months. However it does reach capacity on most summer weekends.

4 30 p m. A backcountry hike in only campground nestled just 2 miles off the angeles crest highway. Arcadia ca 91006 747 322 6574 m f 8 a m. The sprawling 257 site campground is on the left while the.

Angeles national forest 701 n.