Sawmill Campground
Open and accessible. Must access from Pine Canyon Road only due to a washout closure on 7N23 from the Old Ridge Route. First-come, first-served; no reservations. Adventure Pass or Interagency Pass required.
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
Sawmill Campground is a quiet, primitive campground tucked away in the Angeles National Forest at 5,200 feet elevation. The campground offers 8 first-come, first-served sites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-proof storage locker. Recent improvements funded by the Great American Outdoors Act have upgraded the fire rings, added new information boards, and improved drainage features throughout the site. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out experience with vault toilets available but no potable water, showers, or hookups. RVs up to 16 feet are accommodated, though the forest roads and site sizes make this campground better suited for tents, truck campers, and small trailers. An Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required. Access is currently limited to Pine Canyon Road from the community of Lake Hughes. The route via Old Ridge Route is closed due to a washout on Forest Road 7N23. From Lake Hughes, travel west on Pine Canyon Road for 7.8 miles to Forest Road 7N23, then continue 7.3 miles to the campground on the left.
Directions
From the community of Lake Hughes, proceed west on Pine Canyon Road for 7.8 miles to Forest Road 7N23. Continue on 7N23 for 7.3 miles; Sawmill Campground is on the left. Do not attempt access from Old Ridge Route due to road washout.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 16ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (818) 899-1900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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