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Recreation Region: Los Angeles Gateway District

Sawmill Campground

Current Conditions
NOTE: You must access this campground from Pine Canyon Road due to road closure off of Old Ridge Route / Quail Lake Road.

The Angeles National Forest has completed improvements to Sawmill and Bear campgrounds through Great American Outdoors Act funds.

Improvements include new fire rings, bear-proof storage lockers, information boards, railings to better outline parking spots, and drainage features.

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. 

 

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

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.

Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass required

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $5 per night
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle day
$30 per annual
$5 per secondary annual

Dogs must be on leash.

36 CFR 261.8 (d) Possessing a dog not on a leash or otherwise confined. 

$150 fine

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: 34.70138889

Longitude: -118.5716667

Elevation

5,200 ft.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires. 

 

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Eight campsites, picnic tables and campfire rings.

Other Amenities

RVs: Maximum RV length is 16'. No hookups.

Recreation Opportunities

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Recreation Groups

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Last updated April 23, 2026