Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground
Open year-round. Campsites #73 through 81 and Group Site B are closed until further notice due to recent rainstorms and mudslides. Fire danger level is Moderate; campfires permitted in Forest Service-provided fire rings with a valid California Campfire Permit.
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…
From Recreation.gov
Campsites #73 through 81 and Group Site B are Closed until further notice due to recent rainstorms and mudslides.
From Recreation.gov
Pyramid Lake Recreation Area and Los Alamos Campground is open. There is no closure. There are just no reservations able to be made at this time for Boat and or Personal Water Craft - It is First Come First Serve as it as always been. Reservations have never been accepted.
About
Los Alamos Campground is the closest developed camping facility to Pyramid Lake in Angeles National Forest, located at 2,900 feet elevation in the hills above the Santa Clarita Valley. The campground features 90 single-family sites and 3 group sites, each equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Flush toilets and piped drinking water are available throughout. A camp store provides supplies, and overnight guests have free access to the dump station. Pyramid Lake spans 1,300 acres with 21 miles of shoreline, drawing visitors for jet skiing, wakeboarding, and fishing. Anglers can target striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie, and bluegill. The Vista Del Lago Visitor Center nearby offers panoramic lake views and educational exhibits about California's water systems. Hungry Valley Off-Road State Vehicular Recreation Area is just minutes away for OHV enthusiasts. Campsites are mostly open with limited shade in Loop 3. Some premium sites feature shade ramadas. The campground operates year-round and is managed by a concessionaire. Maximum RV length is 26 feet with no hookups available.
Directions
From Valencia, California, drive 20 miles north on Interstate 5, then take the Smokey Bear exit west. Make a left on Pyramid Lake Road. Take a right at Hard Luck Road and continue 1.5 miles to the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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