Mountain Oak

Shared by @public_lands (Public Lands)

Angeles National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Angeles National Forest Fees: This site is operated by Mountain High Resort. A Big Pines Pass from Mountain High Resort is required when parking here. The Adventure Pass and any of the Interagency Passes are not honored here. More info: www.mthigh.com/site/connect/blog/authors/john_mccolly/introducing-the-big-pines-pass Season: Spring Status: closed Reservations: Make reservations at www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777. You may be asked to specify the following: 1.) Angeles National Forest 2.) Big Pines Recreation Area 3.) Wrightwood, CA 4.) Name of… Overview Escape to Mountain Oak Campground in the Angeles National Forest for a restful, refreshing getaway from city life. Just northwest of the Los Angeles metro area, Mountain Oak provides a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. The campground is also near Jackson Lake for easy access to fishing, canoeing and swimming. Recreation Swim or canoe in the refreshing waters of Jackson Lake, the only lake near Wrightwood. The lake is stocked with trout and bluegills. Powerboating is not permitted in the lake, so the setting is peaceful and quiet. Hikers can find trails near the campground. Facilities The single-loop campground provides lots of shade from towering trees but minimal privacy from neighboring campgrounds. Ground cover is mostly pine needles and leaves. Bear-proof food containers are provided at each campground and amenities… Getting there: From Wrightwood, CA, take State Rt. 2 west 2.4 miles to Palmdale/Jackson Lake sign (County Rt. N4/Pines Highway). Turn right onto Rt. N4 and go 3.1 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground. Rules: See current fire restrictions. Phone: 760-249-3526 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233733 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Mountain High Resorts