Los Alamos
California
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What we do know
Inside Angeles National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Los Alamos
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About this campground
Elevation:2900-Foot Elevation Amenities: Concessionaire operated. There are 93 single family campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, flush toilets, piped water available. Camp Store. Dump Station. Premium campsites have shade ramadas. Pyramid Lake: The lake is only 2.5 miles away and offers swimming, waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and fishing. Fees: Camping - This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov.RV 's: Maximum RV length is 26 '- No hookups. The campground offers 93 family sites with tables, and fresh drinking water. (No showers or hook-ups available).A large group campsite accommodating up to 50 visitors is available on a reservation only basis. Piped water. Flush toilets. Camp store. Potable water and dump station free to overnight guests. Group campsites available. This is the closest campground to Pyramid Lake, although the campground is NOT located on the lake. A boat launch ramp is located at the lake. Maximum RV length 26 feet. Campers have first priority to Pyramid Lake but must be in line to enter the marina area by 6:15 a.m.
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Directions & GPX
Facts about this campground
Where it is
- Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District · Ranger district
- Angeles National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Angeles National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits/Dispersed Camping Restrictions) until Dec. 15, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Williamson Rock Area and Trail Closure
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Office & Visitor Center Updates - Need Info or Passes?
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area Prohibitions
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
San Dimas Experimental Forest Closure
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Fire Danger Level Elevated to "Very High"
fire-restriction · posted Aug 24, 2026
Rincon-Redbox Road (2N24) Closure
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Los Alamos Group CampgroundCamping0.2 mi
- Lower Freeman TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Raven Ridge TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Pyramid Lake - Emigrant Landing Day Use AreaPier fishing4.4 mi
- Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos CampgroundCamping4.4 mi
- Conglomerate Boulders (Templin boulders)Rock climbing7.2 mi
- Conglomerate Boulders (Templin boulders) - misc problemsRock climbing7.2 mi
- Piru CreekCanoeing7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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