Site Closed

The Lightning Point Group Campground is currently CLOSED until further notice. The National Forest Foundation is rehabilitating this campground at this time.

Recreation Region: Los Angeles Gateway District

Lightning Point Group Campground

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

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.

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

When open, this site can be reserved on Recreation.gov by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777)

General Information

6,200-feet elevation. Six sites to accommodate approximately 240 campers. All sites have group-sized tables. Added features include horse corrals, large gathering areas, and a short and easy nature trail. Hiking on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

The area is behind a locked gate, and is available for use starting the 3rd weekend in April through October 31 (weather-permitting). Sites 5 and 6 will only be available May 1 through October 31.

Closed

When open, this site can be reserved on Recreation.gov by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777)

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.

Photo of the entrance to the LA Ranger District Office

Address: 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road San Fernando, CA 91342
Phone: (818) 899-1900
Hours: Open Monday- Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.37194444

Longitude: -118.1830556

Elevation

6,200 ft.

Directions

From Interstate 210 in La Canada, exit onto the Angeles Crest Highway (HWY2) and drive northeast for approximately 10 miles to the intersection of the Angeles Crest Highway and the Angeles Forest Highway (County Road N3). Turn left (north) on to the Angeles Forest Highway and drive approximately 12 miles to the Santa Clara Divide Road at Mill Creek Summit. Turn left (west) onto the Santa Clara Divide and continue for approximately 11 miles to the campground.