Appletree Campground
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. |
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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).
Activities
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 8 single site(s) |
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
No. of Accessible sites | None |