Jackson Flat Group Campground
The campground operates seasonally from late April or early May through early fall, weather permitting. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov. The facility is managed by Mountain High Resort. Parking is extremely limited; carpooling is recommended and no additional vehicles are permitted beyond those in your reservation.
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.
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…
About
Jackson Flat Group Campground is a tent-only facility in the Angeles National Forest at 7,500 feet elevation, surrounded by pine and fir groves in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. The campground accommodates group camping exclusively, with five sites totaling 180-person capacity. Sites 1, 2, and 3 each hold up to 40 people, while Sites 4 and 5 accommodate up to 30. All sites require a short 200-yard walk from the limited parking area. Each group site includes long picnic tables (three at larger sites, two at smaller ones), a food preparation table, bear-proof storage lockers, a large BBQ grill, and a group fire ring. Three restroom buildings with flush toilets serve the campground, and drinking water is available from a hand pump. The campground sits adjacent to Grassy Hollow Visitor Center, which hosts nature programs during summer weekends. Recreational opportunities include an observation deck, two nature trails within the campground, and the half-mile Jackson Flat Geological Trail loop. A spur trail provides direct access to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, and a trail leads to nearby Jackson Lake for those seeking a longer hike.
Directions
From Wrightwood, take CA-2 West (Angeles Crest Highway) approximately 6-8 miles. Turn right and continue 1.2 miles past Grassy Hollow Visitor Center into the campground. The campground is located one mile beyond a locked gate at the visitor center.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $180 - $230 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 316-7828 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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