**General Camping Info**: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip
to the forest!

**Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!**: These conditions can affect
your entire trip. For example, _Extreme_ and _Critical_ fire use restrictions
mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and
no S'mores.

**Be Bear Aware!**: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group
and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these
tips.  


**Overview of Site:**

**Elevation:**  2,900-feet in elevation

**Amenities:**  Concessionaire-operated. There are 93 single family campsites
with picnic tables, fire rings, flush toilets, piped water available. Camp
store. Dump station. Premium campsites have shade ramadas.

**Pyramid Lake:** The lake is only 2.5 miles away and offers swimming,
waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and fishing.

**Fees:  Camping - **This site can be reserved by calling Toll-Free
1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov.

**RVs:** Maximum RV length is 26'. No hook-ups.

The campground offers 93 family sites with tables, and fresh drinking water.
(No showers or hook-ups available). A large group campsite accommodating up to
50 visitors is available on a reservation only basis. Piped water. Flush
toilets. Camp store. Potable water and dump station free to overnight guests.
Group campsites available. This is the closest campground to Pyramid Lake,
although the campground is NOT located on the lake. A boat launch ramp is
located at the lake. Maximum RV length 26 feet. Campers have first priority to
Pyramid Lake but must be in line to enter the marina area by 6:15 a.m.

**General Info:** 661-295-7155

<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/angeles/recreation/camping-cabins">General Camping Info</a>:&nbsp;Find&nbsp;helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices">Know Fire &amp; Other Restrictions Before You Go!</a>:&nbsp;These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S&#39;mores.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/bears">Be Bear Aware!</a>:&nbsp;Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips.&nbsp; &nbsp;Overview of Site:Elevation:&nbsp;2,900-feet in&nbsp;elevationAmenities:&nbsp;Concessionaire-operated. There are 93 single family campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, flush&nbsp;toilets, piped water available. Camp store. Dump station. Premium campsites have shade ramadas.&nbsp;Pyramid Lake: The lake is only 2.5 miles away and offers swimming, waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and fishing.&nbsp;Fees:&nbsp;Camping - This site can be reserved by calling Toll-Free 1-877-444-6777 or online at <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a>.&nbsp;RVs: Maximum RV length is 26&#39;. No hook-ups.The campground offers 93 family sites with tables, and fresh drinking water. (No showers or hook-ups available).&nbsp;A large group campsite accommodating up to 50 visitors is available on a reservation only basis. Piped water. Flush toilets. Camp store. Potable water and dump station free to overnight guests. Group campsites available. This is the closest campground to Pyramid Lake, although the campground is NOT located on the lake. A boat launch ramp is located at the lake. Maximum RV length 26 feet. Campers have first priority to Pyramid Lake but must be in line to enter the marina area by 6:15 a.m.General Info: 661-295-7155

Standard sites $20 per night, Premium sites $35, plus $10 reservation fee.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Los Alamos Campground

## Overview

This facility does not accept reservations. Emigrant Landing is the largest
day use recreation area on beautiful Pyramid Lake. Located just 90 minutes
from Los Angeles, it is the perfect getaway without the long drive. Visitors
enjoy all the lake has to offer, from boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, and
fishing. A large sandy swim beach attracts hours of play. Large trees and
shelters provide cooling shade. Water in Pyramid Lake takes a long journey
from Plumas National Forest and Oroville Dam in northern California. An
aqueduct carries the water down through the Tehachapi Mountains to its
southern California resting point at Pyramid Lake.

## Recreation

Visitors come here to picnic and spend hours fishing, boating, water skiing
and jet skiing. Anglers seek striped, large, and smallmouth bass, rainbow
trout, crappie and bluegill.

## Facilities

An accessible fishing pier, boat ramp, picnic tables and flush toilets are on-
site. Drinking water and a soda machine are on hand for refreshment from the
hot sun.

## Natural Features

The day use area sits on the northern end of Pyramid Lake in the sweeping
hills above the Santa Clarita Valley. Pyramid Lake spans 1,300 acres with 21
miles of shoreline. Pyramid Rock, the lake's namesake, is south of the lake's
dam in Piru Gorge.

## Nearby Attractions

The Vista Del Lago Visitor Center offers views of Pyramid Lake on its
wraparound viewing platform. It also provides a giant map room with intriguing
facts about California's geology and water supply systems.

<h2>Overview</h2>
This facility does not accept reservations.

Emigrant Landing is the largest day use recreation area on beautiful Pyramid Lake. Located just 90 minutes from Los Angeles, it is the perfect getaway without the 
long drive. 

Visitors enjoy all the lake has to offer, from boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, and fishing. A large sandy swim beach attracts hours of play. Large trees and 
shelters provide cooling shade. 

Water in Pyramid Lake takes a long journey from Plumas National Forest and Oroville Dam in northern California. An aqueduct carries the water down through the 
Tehachapi Mountains to its southern California resting point at Pyramid Lake.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors come here to picnic and spend hours fishing, boating, water skiing and jet skiing. Anglers seek striped, large, and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie and bluegill.<h2>Facilities</h2>
An accessible fishing pier, boat ramp, picnic tables and flush toilets are on-site. Drinking water and a soda machine are on hand for refreshment from the hot sun.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The day use area sits on the northern end of Pyramid Lake in the sweeping hills above the Santa Clarita Valley. Pyramid Lake spans 1,300 acres with 21 miles of shoreline. Pyramid Rock, the lake's namesake, is south of the lake's dam in Piru Gorge.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Vista Del Lago Visitor Center offers views of Pyramid Lake on its wraparound viewing platform. It also provides a giant map room with intriguing facts about California's geology and water supply systems.

PYRAMID LAKE - EMIGRANT LANDING DAY USE AREA

Pyramid Lake   Emigrant Landing Day Use Area

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.

## Overview

Los Alamos Campground is located 90 minutes from Los Angeles, offering a
restful experience without the lengthy travel time. Guests enjoy the beauty of
the nearby Pyramid Lake at the base of mountains, and the excitement of lake
activities like jet skiing and wakeboarding. Water in Pyramid Lake takes a
long journey from Plumas National Forest and Oroville Dam in northern
California. An aqueduct carries the water down through the Tehachapi Mountains
to its southern California resting point at Pyramid Lake.

## Recreation

Visitors can view lovely wildflowers and watch for birds. Jogging, mountain
biking and motorcycle riding are enjoyable activities in the area. Various
festivals take place at the lake throughout the year.  
  
Anglers can find striped, large, and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie
and bluegill in Pyramid Lake. Boating and jet skiing are a big draw.

## Facilities

The campground offers 90 single family sites and 3 group campsites. Each group
site fits 40 guests and 10 vehicles.  
  
  
  
Volleyball courts are provided for extra camping entertainment and the area
has flush toilets and fresh drinking water. Sites come with picnic tables and
grills. Some parking aprons are paved, but most are sandy gravel.  
  
  
  
A dump station is available and a camp general store is also on-site.

## Natural Features

Campsites are set back away from Pyramid Lake in the hills above the Santa
Clarita Valley. The campsites are mostly open, but some trees offer limited
shade to campers in Loop 3.  
  
Pyramid Lake spans 1,300 acres with 21 miles of shoreline. Pyramid Rock, the
lake's namesake, is south of the lake's dam in Piru Gorge.  
  
A diverse variety of animal life exists in Angeles National Forest. Birds and
squirrels are commonly seen. Other wildlife includes bobcat, mountain lion,
bear and Nelson bighorn sheep.

## Nearby Attractions

The Vista Del Lago Visitor Center offers sweeping views of Pyramid Lake on its
wraparound viewing platform. It also provides a giant map room with intriguing
facts about California's geology and water supply systems.  
  
The Hungry Valley Off-Road State Vehicular Recreation Area is just minutes
away, offering opportunities for off-road vehicle riding.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Los Alamos Campground is located 90 minutes from Los Angeles, offering a restful experience without the lengthy travel time. Guests enjoy the beauty of the nearby Pyramid Lake at the base of mountains, and the excitement of lake activities like jet skiing and wakeboarding. 
 
Water in Pyramid Lake takes a long journey from Plumas National Forest and Oroville Dam in northern California. An aqueduct carries the water down through the Tehachapi Mountains to its southern California resting point at Pyramid Lake.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors can view lovely wildflowers and watch for birds. Jogging, mountain biking and motorcycle riding are enjoyable activities in the area. Various festivals take place at the lake throughout the year. 
 
Anglers can find striped, large, and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie and
bluegill in Pyramid Lake. Boating and jet skiing are a big draw.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers 90 single family sites and 3 group campsites. Each group site fits 40 guests and 10 vehicles. Volleyball courts are provided for extra camping entertainment and the area has flush toilets and fresh drinking water. Sites come with picnic tables and grills. Some parking aprons are paved, but most are sandy gravel. A dump station is available and a camp general store is also on-site. 
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Campsites are set back away from Pyramid Lake in the hills above the Santa Clarita Valley. The campsites are mostly open, but some trees offer limited shade to campers in Loop 3. 

Pyramid Lake spans 1,300 acres with 21 miles of shoreline. Pyramid Rock, the lake's namesake, is south of the lake's dam in Piru Gorge. 

A diverse variety of animal life exists in Angeles National Forest. Birds and squirrels are commonly seen. Other wildlife includes bobcat, mountain lion, bear and 
Nelson bighorn sheep.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Vista Del Lago Visitor Center offers sweeping views of Pyramid Lake on its wraparound viewing platform. It also provides a giant map room with intriguing facts about California's geology and water supply systems. 

The Hungry Valley Off-Road State Vehicular Recreation Area is just minutes away, offering opportunities for off-road vehicle riding.

Standard Nonelectric sites cost $20/night for up to 6 people and 2 vehicles.
There will be an additional fee of $5 per additional person and $10.00 extra
vehicle charge for Standard and Group Sites.  
  
We also have Premium Sites/with Shade Ramada Standard Non Electric - Sites:
47, 49, 50, 53, 55 - FULL SHADE  
Nightly Rate: $35.00 per night for both Non Peak and Peak Season  
Holiday Weekends: $40.00

PYRAMID LAKE - LOS ALAMOS CAMPGROUND

Pyramid Lake

Pyramid Lake   Los Alamos Campground

Campsites #73 through 81 and Group Site B are Closed until further notice due
to recent rainstorms and mudslides.

**General Camping Info**: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip
to the forest!

**Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!**: These conditions can affect
your entire trip. For example, _Extreme_ and _Critical_ fire use restrictions
mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and
no S'mores.

**Be Bear Aware!**: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group
and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these
tips.

**Overview of Site:  **

**Elevation:** 2,800-feet in elevation

**Amenities:** 20 campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings, vault
toilets. There is currently no piped water available. Please bring enough
water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.

**Fees:  Camping - **Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass Required.
Campsites are first come-first served. No reserving or holding of campsites
allowed.

**          Day use - **Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass Required.

**Hiking:** A short walk to the trail behind the fire station leads to** **
local Whitaker Peak.

**RV 's: **Maximum RV length is 22' \- No hookups.

Oak Flat Campground is located on the north west side of the forest with easy
access off the I-5 freeway. With 20 campsites, grab the family and spend the
weekend roasting marshmallows around the campfire, go on a hike to Whitaker
Peak, or hop in your vehicle for a short drive to the cool waters of Piru
Creek at Frenchmens Flat.

<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/angeles/recreation/camping-cabins">General Camping Info</a>:&nbsp;Find&nbsp;helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices">Know Fire &amp; Other Restrictions Before You Go!</a>:&nbsp;These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S&#39;mores.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/bears">Be Bear Aware!</a>:&nbsp;Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips.&nbsp;Overview of Site:&nbsp;Elevation: 2,800-feet in&nbsp;elevationAmenities: 20 campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings, vault toilets. There is currently no piped water available. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.&nbsp;Fees:&nbsp;Camping - Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass Required. Campsites are first come-first served. No reserving or holding of campsites allowed.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Day use -&nbsp;Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass Required.Hiking: A short walk to the trail behind the fire station leads to&nbsp;local&nbsp;Whitaker Peak.RV&rsquo;s: Maximum RV length is 22&#39;&nbsp;- No hookups.Oak Flat Campground is located on the north west side of the forest with easy access off the I-5 freeway. With 20&nbsp;campsites, grab the family and spend the weekend roasting marshmallows&nbsp;around the campfire, go on a hike&nbsp;to Whitaker Peak, or hop in your vehicle&nbsp;for&nbsp;a short drive to the cool waters of Piru Creek at Frenchmens Flat.&nbsp;

Oak Flat Campground

****This campground is temporarily closed until further notice, as
improvements are being made to it. Date for reopening is to be determined.  
  
When open...**  
  
**General Camping Info**: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip
to the forest!

**Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!**: These conditions can affect
your entire trip. For example, _Extreme_ and _Critical_ fire use restrictions
mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and
no S'mores.

**Be Bear Aware!**: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group
and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these
tips.

**Overview of Site:  **

**Hike-in only.**  The best access to walk or bike into the Bear Campground is
to park on the side of the road in the turnout at 7N19 (Atmore Meadows Road),
which is approximately 5 miles from the campground. This area is very popular
for hunting season with very little to no shade.  
  
Current status of adjacent area

**Amenities:** Seven campsites each with designated picnic table and campfire
rings. **No toilets.  No trash facilities available. **Please help by taking
your trash out with you. **Pack In-Pack Out.** _No piped water available._
(Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing
campfires.)

**This campground is temporarily closed until further notice, as improvements are being made to it. Date for reopening is to be determined.&nbsp; When open... <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/angeles/recreation/camping-cabins">General Camping Info</a>:&nbsp;Find&nbsp;helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices">Know Fire &amp; Other Restrictions Before You Go!</a>:&nbsp;These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S&#39;mores.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/bears">Be Bear Aware!</a>:&nbsp;Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips.&nbsp;Overview of Site:&nbsp;Hike-in only.&nbsp;The best access to walk or bike into the Bear Campground is to park on the side of the road in the turnout at 7N19 (Atmore Meadows Road), which is approximately 5 miles from the campground. This area is very popular for hunting season with very little to no shade. <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices/?aid=75992">Current status of adjacent area</a>Amenities: Seven&nbsp;campsites each with designated&nbsp;picnic table and campfire rings.&nbsp;No toilets.&nbsp;No&nbsp;trash facilities available. Please help by taking your trash out with you. Pack In-Pack Out. No piped water available.&nbsp;(Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.)&nbsp;

Bear Campground

5200-foot elevation. 8 sites. No water. Vault toilets. Campsites are first
come - first served. RV's to 16'.

Must access this campground from Pine Canyon Road due to washout on 7N23. Can
not access from Old Ridge Route.

Please call the Acton Work Center at (661) 269-2808 for information.

5200-foot elevation. 8 sites. No water. Vault toilets. Campsites are first come - first served. RV's to 16'.Must access this campground from Pine Canyon Road due to washout on 7N23. Can not access from Old Ridge Route.Please call the Acton Work Center at (661) 269-2808 for information.

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