Crystal Lake Campground Angeles National Forest

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Crystal lake campground angeles national forest. 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. Angeles national forest 701 n. Angeles national forest also offers group campgrounds across all three ranger districts some accommodating up to 300 people. This campground is less populated then nearby crystal lake recreation area.

You must make a reservation to use these group campgrounds. The campground is first come first serve and the campsites can accommodate tents trailers and small rvs. Arcadia ca 91006 747 322 6574. Arcadia ca 91006 747 322 6574.

Crystal lake recreation area overview. Just above crystal lake lies little jimmy trail camp. An adventure pass is required to park at the trailhead but no permit is required to visit crystal lake in the angeles national forest. 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. However it does reach capacity on most summer weekends. 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. Each campsite has a fire pit and grill and picnic tables are available on the grounds.

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. Arcadia ca 91006 747 322 6574 m f 8 a m. I have been coming to crystal lake since 2010 and i have watched the place get worse and worse as timed passed. It s only a mile hike to crystal lake from the campground.

Summers can be quite grueling so plan on taking a weekend or longer trip during the cooler fall and winter months. Nearby crystal lake cafe sells hot meals sandwiches and camping necessities that might have been left at home including firewood. Recreate responsibly during covid 19. Angeles national forest 701 n.

Crystal lake recreation area and campground in angeles california summer fun starts here at crystal lake rec area campground. Drive in for a night stay or a few and join all. 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. Angeles national forest 701 n.

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