Sawmill Campground
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
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
Recreation Groups
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