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.

Crystal lake campground angeles national forest. Angeles national forest also offers group campgrounds across all three ranger districts some accommodating up to 300 people. Recreate responsibly during covid 19. Angeles national forest 701 n. 4 30 p m.

The campground is first come first serve and the campsites can accommodate tents trailers and small rvs. I have been coming to crystal lake since 2010 and i have watched the place get worse and worse as timed passed. Just above crystal lake lies little jimmy trail camp. You must make a reservation to use these group campgrounds.

Summers can be quite grueling so plan on taking a weekend or longer trip during the cooler fall and winter months. However it does reach capacity on most summer weekends. 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. 4 30 p m closed for lunch between 1 00 1 30 pm.

Crystal lake recreation area overview. Nearby crystal lake cafe sells hot meals sandwiches and camping necessities that might have been left at home including firewood. Each campsite has a fire pit and grill and picnic tables are available on the grounds. Angeles national forest 701 n.

Drive in for a night stay or a few and join all. Crystal lake recreation area and campground in angeles california summer fun starts here at crystal lake rec area campground. Angeles national forest 701 n. It features 7 first come first served sites with fire rings vault toilets and vintage backcountry ovens.

Arcadia ca 91006 747 322 6574. This campground is less populated then nearby crystal lake recreation area. It s only a mile hike to crystal lake from the campground. Arcadia ca 91006 747 322 6574 m f 8 a m.

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. An adventure pass is required to park at the trailhead but no permit is required to visit crystal lake in the angeles national forest. Arcadia ca 91006 747 322 6574. Arcadia ca 91006 747 322 6574 m f 8 a m.

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.