Oak Flat Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No water available on-site; bring adequate water for all needs. Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required.
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* WHAT...North winds 30 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Southern Ventura County Mountains, and Western Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 3 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Oak Flat Campground is located at 2,800 feet elevation on the northwest side of Angeles National Forest, offering easy access just off Interstate 5 near Castaic. The campground features 20 first-come, first-served campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are available, but there is no piped water, so visitors must bring adequate water for all needs including cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires. The campground accommodates RVs up to 22 feet in length, though no hookups are available. Oak Flat serves as a convenient base for exploring the area, with a short trail behind the fire station leading to Whitaker Peak providing scenic views. The cool waters of Piru Creek at Frenchman's Flat are just a short drive away. An Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required, and dogs must be kept on leash. The campground operates year-round and is popular for weekend family camping trips.
Directions
From Castaic, drive 6 miles north on Interstate 5. Turn left on Templin Highway and go under the freeway. Drive northwest for 3 miles to campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (818) 899-1900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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