Lake Campground

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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. For more information and reservations contact the concessionaire at Mountain High Resort at (760) 316-7828. Overview 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. Recreation Wildlife viewing is a popular activity, as visitors may see bobcats, mountain lions, bears and Nelson bighorn sheep. Powerboating is not permitted on Jackson Lake, so the setting is peaceful and quiet for swimming, canoeing and fishing. The lake is stocked with trout and bluegill. Facilities Campsites can accommodate eight campers and two vehicles. Food storage lockers, grills, picnic tables, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood can be… Getting there: From Wrightwood, turn left on CA-2 W/Angeles Crest Highway and drive for 3.6 miles. Then turn right onto Big Pines Highway and drive 2.7 miles. Look for signs into the campground. Rules: See current fire restrictions. Phone: 760-249-3526 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233734 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Mountain High Resorts