Summary
Nearby points of interest include the Pacific Crest Trail, Mount Baden-Powell, and the Crystal Lake Recreation Area. The campground features vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. It operates on a first-come, first-serve basis and has 12 campsites available. The best time to visit is from June to October, with average temperatures ranging from 45°F to 80°F. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and birdwatching in the surrounding area. However, it's important to note that the campground's location at an elevation of 7,000 feet makes it susceptible to snow and cold temperatures during the winter months.
Nearby Campgrounds
Little Jimmy
Little Jimmy Campground
Deer Spring
Deer Flat Group Campground
Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground
Crystal Lake Rec Area
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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BARSTOW FIRE STATION
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River Runs
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Mainstream - Headwaters To Confluence With Cooper Canyon
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North Fork - Confluence Of Soldier And Coldbrook Creeks (Se1/4,Sw1/4, Sec) 5, T2N,,R9W To Conflluence With West Fork Of San Gabriel (Sw 1/4,Sw1/4, Sec 17, T2N, R8W)
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Mainstream - Confluence With Cooper Canyon To Confluence Wit South Fork Little Rock Creek
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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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East Fork - Confluence Of Vincent Gulch And Prairie Fork (Nw 1/4, Sw 1/4 Sec 16 ) To Laurel Gulch (Nw 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 17, T2N, R8W)
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Laurel Gulch To Confluence With Mineo Canyon (Se 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 17, T2N, R8W)
Wilderness Pleasant View Ridge
Wilderness San Gabriel
Pearblossom Park