Appletree Campground


Area Status: Open



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

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. 

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. 

Overview of Site: 

This recreation site is managed by concessionaire, Mountain High Resort. Please contact them for any updates, concerns, or questions at: (888) 754-7878 or campgrounds@mthigh.com. You can also visit their website at: mthigh.com.

Appletree Campground is located just off the Big Pines Highway (County Road N4) and is an easy drive from Wrightwood. The campground is open year-round and has eight first-come, first-served walk-in (less than 100-yards with a slight inclination) campsites. The nearby slopes and open spaces offer a snowy playground for snow play and families.

Amenities: Piped water available. 8 walk-in campsites with a designated picnic table, campfire ring, and BBQ pedestal grills. (Three sites ADA-accessible)

RVs: Maximum RV length is 16' - No hookups. RVs allowed in parking lot but no direct vehicle access to campsites.
 

At a Glance

Current Conditions: This recreation site is managed by concessionaire, Mountain High Resort. Please contact them for any updates, concerns, or questions at: (888) 754-7878 or campgrounds@mthigh.com.
Operational Hours: Check-out time is 11 a.m. Additional days will be charged after 11 a.m.
Reservations: Campsites are first-come, first-served. Reserving or holding of sites not allowed. 
Fees: This site is operated by Mountain High Resort. Camping fees, which are set by Mountain High Resort, can be paid on-site or with the campground host at Mt. Oak Campground.

A Big Pines Pass from Mountain High Resort is required when parking here. The Adventure Pass and any of the Interagency Passes are not honored here. More info:  
www.mthigh.com/site/connect/blog/authors/john_mccolly/introducing-the-big-pines-pass OR call Mountain High Resort at (888) 754-7878.
Open Season: Year-round
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions: See current fire restrictions.
Closest Towns: Wrightwood
Water: Non-potable piped water
Restroom: 2 SST Vault Toilet
Passes: Discounts given for Senior or Accessible America the Beautiful Pass holders. (Regular annual America the Beautiful pass not accepted.)
Operated By: Mountain High (concessionaire)
Information Center: This recreation site is managed by concessionaire Mountain High Resort. Please contact them for any updates, concerns, or questions at: (888) 754-7878 or campgrounds@mthigh.com.

General Information

Directions:

Located on Big Pines Highway (Co. road N4), approximately 2 miles west of Big Pines, CA. Groceries and services available in the community of Wrightwood (approximately 7 miles).


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 8 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites None

Picnicking

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Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
34.386599

  Longitude : 
-117.713431

  Elevation : 
6200