Best Campground Palmdale Near Me

4worldlovers:
Lightning Point Group Campground is closed until further notice. Lightning Point Campground is conveniently located 25 miles southeast of Palmdale and 35 miles north of the San Fernando Valley. The campground is nestled in a forest of Jeffrey pine, scrub oaks and manzanita and can accommodate both groups and equestrian campers. Hiking on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is a favorite pastime for many campers. The trail, which is accessed nearby, weaves all the way from Canada to Mexico with views of six out of the seven ecozones found in North America.


The peaceful campground has six group campsites that can accommodate a total of 240 campers. Two of the sites are designed for horse camping.


Sites 5 and 6 have six horse corrals each, but horses are not required to reserve these sites.

All sites have group-sized tables. Added features include horse corrals, large gathering areas, and a short and easy nature trail.

No toilets or water is available. Visitors must bring their own portable toilets and take all components with them upon departure.

No water or toilets available; campers must bring drinking water and a portable toilet

Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers

Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack in-pack out' facility

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

At 6,100 feet elevation, the area receives average summer temperatures in the low 80s with cool nights.

In Angeles National Forest, vegetation ranges from chaparral and oak at lower elevations to pine at higher altitudes. Elevation ranges from 1,200 to 10,000 feet of low canyons and tall mountain peaks.

Hop in the car and drive along the Angeles Crest Highway, a scenic byway that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine tree forests.

Hiking, bird watching and horseback riding are the biggest attractions for campers. Angeles National Forest boasts 557 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. All trails, excluding the Pacific Crest Trail, allow mountain biking as well.

From Interstate 210 in La Canada, exit onto the Angeles Crest Highway (HWY 2) and drive northeast for approximately 10 miles to the intersection of the Angeles Crest Highway and the Angeles Forest Highway (County Road N3). Turn left (north) on to the Angeles Forest Highway and drive approximately 12 miles to the Santa Clara Divide Road at Mill Creek Summit. Turn left (west) onto the Santa Clara Divide and continue for about 11 miles to the campground.

Site 01, Loop AREA LIGHTNING POINT GROUP CG, Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Site 03, Loop AREA LIGHTNING POINT GROUP CG, Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Site 02, Loop AREA LIGHTNING POINT GROUP CG, Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric

4worldlovers:
DUE TO RECENT WINTER STORMS, SOME RECREATION AREAS MAY BE INACCESSIBLE OR CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK ALERTS & NOTICES FOR ANY CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS / OFFICE UPDATES.

General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!

Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!: These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores.

Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips.

Chilao Campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, giving campers majestic panoramas of nearby Vetter Lookout and Big Tujunga Canyon. The campground offers two different loops for tent camping: Little Pines and Manzanita. Each loop offers 40+ sites for camping. Manzanita is used for overflow during winter months. Little Pines is open year-roud dependent on winter and/or road conditions. Wildlife is very active in this area and campers should ensure they secure their food when site is unattended.

Campground Loop Status: Little Pines Loop to remain open as weather conditions allow. Manzanita Loop will only open when Little Pines Loop is full.

Amenities: 84 campsites spread out over 2 loops. Picnic tables. Vault toilets. Piped water. Dumpsters.

Campsites are first-come, first-served. Reserving or holding of sites not allowed.

Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking

$12 fee covers one vehicle (8 people per site) per night, $5 for extra vehicle. 50% off discounts given for Senior or Accessible America the Beautiful Pass holders. (Adventure Pass not accepted in-lieu of camping fee.)

Please call the Acton Work Center at: (661) 269-2808 for current conditions and additional information. For more office info, visit Information & Pass Sales.

From Interstate 210 in the city of La Cañada Flintridge, exit at Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2) and drive northeast for 26 miles to the signed campground on the left.

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4worldlovers: Upon check-in you may be asked to provide a valid ID, and a certificate of insurance and registration for your camper. Members should also have their membership card on hand.

Guests aged 24 years and under at the time of check-in are considered children.

A completed Reservations for Minors form is required for all unaccompanied minors. To download the form, copy and paste this link into your browser: http://www.rvonthego.com/images/PDF/Reservations-For-Minors061917.pdf.

All rentals require a 2-night minimum stay. Holiday reservations require a 3-night minimum.

There are no check-ins permitted after hours. Please contact park directly for business hours at (661) 269-1740 option 3 to reach the Rangers desk.

To make changes to your reservation, please call our Reservation Department at (877) 864-2728 and specify that you booked your reservation online.

Online check-ins must still check in at the Front Office to obtain their passes and gate codes.

Your credit card will be charged Itinerary Total prior to arrival, up to a maximum deposit of one night rack rate. Any remaining balance is due prior to arrival.

The rates displayed do not include any applicable service fees or charges for optional incidentals.

In the case of multiple sites booked, cancellation penalties apply to each site that is cancelled or changed.

RV campsites: We allow full refunds for cancellations up to 2 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.

Rental accommodations: We allow full refunds for cancellations 7 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.

Daily and weekly reservations: For cancellations received less than the required notice period prior to arrival, your deposit will be forfeited up to one night rack rate.

Extended stays: For long-term reservations (28 days or longer), we allow full refunds for cacnellations up to 60 days prior to your arrival date. For cancellations received less than the required notice period prior to arrival, the deposit amount will be held on account for a future stay.