Blue Ridge Campground
The campground is open year-round but Blue Ridge Road typically closes seasonally from mid-November through mid-May due to snow. During road closure periods, the campground is accessible only as a 3-mile hike from Inspiration Point on CA-2. Vehicle access typically resumes mid-May depending on conditions. No reservations; first-come, first-served.
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…
Air Quality Alert issued May 20 at 3:59PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on fire activity and local weather conditions. * WHEN...until 10 PM on Thursday. * IMPACTS...Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
About
Blue Ridge Campground is a small, primitive camping area located in the Angeles National Forest within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. With just 8 designated campsites, it offers a quiet backcountry experience at the convergence of the Pacific Crest Trail and Blue Ridge Trail. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water available; campers must bring all water needed for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and extinguishing campfires. The campground operates year-round, but access conditions change seasonally. From approximately mid-November through mid-May, Blue Ridge Road closes due to snow, making the campground a 3-mile hike-in destination from the Inspiration Point trailhead on the Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2). When the road is open, small RVs up to 20 feet can access the campground, though no hookups are available. The area is managed by Mountain High as a concessionaire for the Forest Service. The location makes this campground popular with PCT thru-hikers and day hikers exploring the Blue Ridge Trail. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on leash. An Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required for vehicle parking; overnight camping is $5 per night.
Directions
From Wrightwood, take the Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2) approximately 5 miles west to the Inspiration Point trailhead. From Inspiration Point, take Blue Ridge Road (Forest Road 3N06) for 3 miles to the campground. During winter road closures, hike the Blue Ridge Trail 3 miles from Inspiration Point.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| campgrounds@mthigh.com | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 316-7828 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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