Meadow Group Campground
Closed for the season due to plumbing repairs. Normal operating season runs April 1 through November 15. Reopening date not yet announced. Contact the forest at +1 (661) 269-2808 for updates.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 20 at 12:26PM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 to 103 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 97 and 107 possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:26PM PDT until July 22 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 to 103 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 97 and 107 possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Wednesday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors.
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About
Meadow Group Campground occupies a scenic setting at 5,300 feet elevation within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, surrounded by Coulter pines, scrub oaks, and grasslands. Located off State Highway 2 between Chilao Campground and the Chilao Ranger Station, the facility provides two reservable group camping areas accessible via a gated entrance requiring a combination obtained before arrival. The campground caters specifically to group camping with Site 1 accommodating up to 24 people and Site 2 handling larger groups up to 80. Each area has its own fire rings, picnic tables, and animal-resistant dumpster, while vault toilets are shared between both sites. Water availability is extremely limited with only one spigot in Area 1, making it essential for groups to bring adequate water supplies. The Chilao Visitor Center lies 1.5 miles east, offering exhibits, campfire programs, and excellent birding opportunities including ten woodpecker species. The San Gabriel Wilderness begins just 1.5 miles away with hiking and equestrian trails, while the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway provides spectacular views of surrounding peaks, valleys, and the Mojave Desert.
Directions
From the Los Angeles basin, take I-210 (Foothill Freeway) to the State Highway 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) exit in La Canada. Turn north toward the mountains and continue on Highway 2 for 25.6 miles to lower Chilao Road (Forest Service Road 3N21). Turn left and proceed west 1.5 miles to the entrance gate on your left. Use the combination obtained when confirming your reservation to open the gate.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jmsugden@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (661) 269-2808 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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