Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground
Open — The campground is currently open. Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect that prohibit all fires. Generators and stoves using liquid petroleum (LPG) fuels are permitted with specific rules.
From Recreation.gov
Stage 2 fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all fires. Generators and fires or stoves that use liquid petroleum (LPG) fuels are permitted, but must follow specific rules.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Fire Danger Level Downgraded to "Moderate"
Effective January 23, 2025, the Angeles National Forest fire danger level and associated restrictions are moving to MODERATE. Visitors to the forest, including recreational cabin owners and concessionaires, are advised of the following updates: All stoves and campfires require a valid California…
Eaton Fire Area Closure
In effort to protect the public and to facilitate natural recovery of the resources affected by the Eaton Fire, this closure extends the Eaton Fire Area Closure through December 31, 2027.The following roads and trails remain closed:RoadsMount Wilson Toll Road (below Mt Wilson Trail) Mount Wilson…
Forest Order No. 05-01-25-13, Camping Equipment Prohibition
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. This Order is effective from August 15, 2025, through August 1, 2027.Possessing personal…
Office & Visitor Center Updates - Need Info or Passes?
The information below provides updates to existing information on our webpage about Angeles National Forest offices and visitor centers. Check this alert regularly. Hours and pass availability may change with limited or no notice.When one office is closed, please contact another forest…
Williamson Rock Area and Trail Closure
Hikers and equestrians along the Pacific Crest Trail may be affected by a temporary closure of the Williamson Rock area of the Angeles National Forest. This closure (Forest Order No. 05-01-24-04), in effect through December 31, 2026, is for the protection of natural resources, specifically the…
Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits/Dispersed Camping Restrictions) til Dec. 15, 2026
The following is prohibited within the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument from Dec. 16, 2022, through Dec. 15, 2026: 1. Camping outside of a Forest Service developed campground for > 7 consecutive days in a calendar year. 2. Camping outside of a Forest Service…
From Recreation.gov
Pyramid Lake Recreation Area and Los Alamos Campground is open. There is no closure. There are just no reservations able to be made at this time for Boat and or Personal Water Craft - It is First Come First Serve as it as always been. Reservations have never been accepted.
About
Los Alamos Campground is located 90 minutes from Los Angeles in Angeles National Forest, offering convenient access to the natural beauty of Pyramid Lake at the base of the mountains. The campground features 90 single family sites and 3 group campsites positioned in the hills above the Santa Clarita Valley, set back from the 1,300-acre Pyramid Lake with its 21 miles of shoreline. The campsites are mostly open with some trees offering limited shade to campers in Loop 3. Most parking aprons are sandy gravel, with some paved options. Each site includes picnic tables and grills. Facilities include flush toilets, fresh drinking water, volleyball courts, a dump station, and a camp general store. Bears are active in the area, and all food must be kept in approved containers. Pyramid Lake is a major draw for visitors, offering excellent fishing for striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie, and bluegill. Boating and jet skiing are popular water activities. The area also provides opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, motorcycle riding, and wildlife viewing. A diverse variety of animal life exists in Angeles National Forest, including commonly seen birds and squirrels, as well as bobcat, mountain lion, bear, and Nelson bighorn sheep. The Vista Del Lago Visitor Center nearby offers sweeping lake views and information about California's water systems. Hungry Valley Off-Road State Vehicular Recreation Area is just minutes away.
Directions
From Valencia, California, drive 20 miles north on Interstate 5, then take the Smokey Bear exit west. Make a left on Pyramid Lake Road. Take a right at Hard Luck Road and continue 1.5 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $26 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| campgrounds@mthigh.com | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 316-7828 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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