

The Pacific Crest Trail is an impressive path that starts in Mexico and zigzags its way through Angeles and continues north across California, Oregon and Washington. Take a hike on the Blue Ridge Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail.

Restaurants and a disc golf course can be found at the North Resort. The ski resort town of Wrightwood is very close by.The Angeles Crest Highway, part of California State Route 2, is a scenic byway that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine tree forests.Other local inhabitants include the Arroyo toad, mountain yellow-legged frog, the mountain lion and the two-striped garter snake. The Least Bells vireo and the Southwestern Willow flycatcher are two migratory birds that visitors enjoy spotting in the area. The endangered California condor inhabits the forest. Elevations range from 1,200 to 10,000 feet. Vegetation ranges from chaparral and oak at lower elevations to pine forests at higher altitudes. Daytime temperatures in the summer are usually in the low 80s and evenings are cool.Īngeles National Forest spans nearly 695,000 acres over most of the San Gabriel Mountain Range in southern California. Campsites are secluded and shaded with scattered oak trees and Jeffrey pines. Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 6,100 feet in Angeles National Forest. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site.Click here to learn more about the Angeles National Forest.Please only call the office between the hours of 7am-10pm.This facility has first-come, first-served sites.Canoes and inflatable boats are the only boats permitted on the lake.Bears frequent the area all food must be kept in approved containers.It is advised that transportation remain on-site with your group in case of emergency evacuations.įire restrictions may be enforced due to dry conditions.Firewood can be purchased at nearby Mountain Oak Campground. Food storage lockers, grills, picnic tables, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Visitors enjoy exploring the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway, which offers incredible views of oak thickets, high desert landscapes, chaparral and pine forests.Ĭampsites can accommodate eight campers and two vehicles. It's set on the shores of Jackson Lake, providing a scenic, peaceful setting for fishing, swimming and canoeing in Angeles National Forest. Lake Campground offers an excellent escape from the city, just a short drive northeast of the Los Angeles metro area.
