Chilao 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:

Chilao Campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, giving campers majestic panoramas of nearby Vetter Lookout and Big Tujunga Canyon. The campground offers two different loops for tent camping: Little Pines and Manzanita. Each loop offers 40+ sites for camping. Manzanita is used for overflow during winter months. Little Pines is open year-roud dependent on winter and/or road conditions. Wildlife is very active in this area and campers should ensure they secure their food when site is unattended.

Campground Loop Status: Little Pines Loop and Manzanita Loop are both open.

Amenities: 84 campsites spread out over 2 loops. Picnic tables. Vault toilets. Dumpsters. No Water.

Hiking: Access to the Silver Moccassin Trail

RVs: Maximum RV length is 18' - No hookups.

At a Glance

Reservations:	Campsites are first-come, first-served. Reserving or holding of sites is not allowed.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking
Fees:	$12 fee covers one vehicle (8 people per site) per night, $5 for extra vehicle. 50% off discounts given for Senior or Accessible America the Beautiful Pass holders. (Adventure Pass not accepted in-lieu of camping fee.)
Usage:	Heavy
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	See current fire restrictions.
Closest Towns:	La Cañada Flintridge
Water:	Piped water
Restroom:	Vault toilets
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Please call the Acton Work Center at: (661) 269-2808 or the Chilao Visitor Center on weekends at (626) 796-5541 for current conditions and additional information. For more office info, visit Information & Pass Sales.

General Information

Directions:

From Interstate 210 in the city of La Cañada Flintridge, exit at Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2) and drive northeast for 26 miles to the signed campground on the left.