Summary
It offers a range of activities, including hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. The campground has fire pits, picnic tables, and restrooms. Reservations can be made in advance, and the campground has 52 campsites. The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall when temperatures range from 50-80°F. Chilao is a perfect spot for mountain lovers looking for a peaceful escape from city life.
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Chilao
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Chilao Campground
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Horse Flat Campground
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Horse Flats
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Bandido Group Campground
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Devils Cyn
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Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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LAKE ARROWHEAD 1.5 SE
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River Runs
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Cooper Canyon- Near State Highway 2 (Sw 1/4, Ne 1/4, Sec 16, T3N, R10W To Confluence With Little Rock Creek
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Gaging Station Below Spillway Of Cogswell Dam (Ne 1/4, Se 1/4, Sec 19, T2N, R10W) To Confluence With Nf San Gabriel River (Sw 1/4.Sw 1/4, Sec 15, T2N, R9W)
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Mainstream - Confluence With South Fork Little Rock Creek To Little Rock Creek Reservoir
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West Fork - Headwaters (Se 1/4, Ne 1/4, Sec 14, T2N, R12W) To Cogswell Reservoir (Ne 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 24, T2N, R9W
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Mainstream - Confluence With Cooper Canyon To Confluence Wit South Fork Little Rock Creek
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Mainstream - Headwaters To Confluence With Cooper Canyon
Wilderness San Gabriel
Monrovia Canyon Park
Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park
Farnsworth Park
Mount Wilson Trail Park