Oakwilde Campground
This campground has been decommissioned and is no longer maintained by the Forest Service. The site was damaged by the 2009 Station Fire and subsequent flooding. While the Gabrielino Trail through this area has reopened, Oakwilde is not an active camping facility.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 10:40AM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Local gusts to 60 mph are possible over mountains and foothills. * WHERE...Antelope Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Interstate 5 Corridor, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday, with strongest winds expected in the late morning through late evening hours. * IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Higher chances of downed trees in areas that receive moderate rainfall. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
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.…
Rincon-Redbox Road (2N24) Closure
A segment of Rincon-Redbox Road (2N24.3) is closed beginning from State Route 39 on the east to Pine Mountain on the west due to an impassible rock slide, an uneven road surface, and limited opportunities to safely turn around. The purpose of this closure is to provide for public safety.The…
About
Oakwilde Campground was once a backcountry trail camp situated along the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail in Angeles National Forest. Located in a scenic canyon along the Arroyo Seco at roughly 1,800 feet elevation, the site offered a primitive camping experience accessible only by foot via a roughly 3-mile hike from Switzer Picnic Area or a 5-mile hike from the Altadena trailhead. The 2009 Station Fire devastated this section of the San Gabriel Mountains, and subsequent flooding further damaged the Oakwilde area. After years of closure, volunteer efforts helped restore the trail segment between Oakwilde and Switzer's Camp, reopening this stretch of the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail. However, the campground itself was decommissioned and is no longer maintained or listed as an official Forest Service camping facility. Hikers passing through the area may find remnants of the old camp, but there are no maintained amenities, and the site is not actively managed for overnight use. The surrounding Gabrielino Trail remains a popular hiking route through the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
Directions
Historically accessed via the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail. From Switzer Picnic Area off Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2), hike approximately 3 miles south along the trail. Alternatively, from the Altadena trailhead at the end of Ventura Street, hike north approximately 5 miles.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (818) 899-1900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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