Best camping near Sylmar
31 campgrounds · 31 ranked · updated 2026-07-26 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Sylmar, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 31 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Tom Lucas Trailcamp
Good
8.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
The Tom Lucas Trailcamp camping area is located in the Angeles National Forest, California, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. There are various…
Why 100: 216 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Group Campground 1
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 98°F
Group Campground 1, located in California, is a popular camping area with a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. The campground offers picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 100: 240 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Group Campground 2
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 98°F
Group Campground 2 is located in California and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides a serene setting for nature lovers, with beautiful…
Why 100: 242 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Group Campground 3
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 98°F
Group Campground 3 is a popular camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides…
Why 100: 242 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Group Campground 4
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 98°F
Group Campground 4 is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 100: 242 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Group Campground 5
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 98°F
Group Campground 5, located in California, is a wonderful camping destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. It…
Why 100: 243 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Group Campground 6
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 98°F
Group Campground 6 is a scenic camping area located in the beautiful state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities that make it a great choice for outdoor…
Why 100: 243 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Messenger Flats
Good
11.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 95°F
Messenger Flats camping area, located in the state of California, offers a pleasant and serene camping experience. Situated in the Angeles National Forest, the campground provides…
Why 100: 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Lightning Point Group Campground
Good
11.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Lightning Point Group Campground is a popular camping area situated in California. The campground offers a range of amenities that enhance the camping experience. With numerous…
Why 100: 98 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Messenger Flats Campground
Good
11.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 95°F
Located in the state of California, Messenger Flats Campground offers a serene camping experience amidst nature's beauty. Nestled in a picturesque setting, this campground…
Why 100: 87 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Oakwilde Trail Camp (not maintained)
Good
12.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Oakwilde Trail Camp is a free, unmaintained backcountry tent camping area near La Crescenta-Montrose in California. The site offers no amenities—there is no drinking water…
Why 100: 547 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Oakwilde
Good
12.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Oakwilde camping area is located in the state of California and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides easy access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and…
Why 100: 541 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Gould Mesa
Good
13.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Gould Mesa Campground, located in the Angeles National Forest near Pasadena, CA, offers free, first-come, first-served dispersed-style camping with several semi-established sites…
Why 100: 601 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Rowher Flats OHV Area #1
Fair
13.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 98°F
Rowher Flats OHV Area #1 is a free, backcountry camping area operated by the Forest Service near Canyon Country, California. Located in the Angeles National Forest at moderate…
Why 100: 110 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Switzers Trail Camp
Good
13.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Switzers Trail Camp is an idyllic camping area located in the Angeles National Forest in California. The campground is situated in a stunning wooded area with breathtaking views…
Why 100: 398 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Sylmar
The Sylmar area has 31 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Sylmar
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.