12
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Crystal Lake Rec Area
Crystal Lake is open, however, campsites are no longer available for reservation on Recreation.gov. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Located near the lake at the Crystal Lake Recreation Area and San Gabriel Canyon at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The climate is nice. Areas for tents are provided. Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake.
Know before you go
Crystal Lake Rec Area
Sun & Moon
1:37 PM
Sunrise
7:47 PM
Solar Noon
1:57 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:10 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 1:24 AM
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Waxing Crescent
38% illuminated
Live12h 20m of daylight
Crystal Lake Rec Area
Season
13days left
Peak Season End
Closes in 13 days
LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Crystal Lake Rec Area
Best Time to Visit
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Off Season
September — September conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Lake Trail
easy · 1.5 mi · 341 ft gain
Tototngna Trail
easy · 1.31 mi · 295 ft gain
Windy Gap Trail
moderate · 5.3 mi · 2263 ft gain
Soldier Creek Trail
easy · 1.6 mi · 552 ft gain
Islip Ridge Trail
hard · 9.77 mi · 3055 ft gain
Sunset Ridge
easy · 0.91 mi · 213 ft gain
South Hawkins Trail
hard · 8.33 mi · 2804 ft gain
Big Cienega Trail
moderate · 3.42 mi · 1382 ft gain
Things to Do
Crystal Lake Rec Area
Crystal Lake Rec Area
Lake Trail
hiking · Lake Trail
CRYSTAL LAKE
CRYSTAL LAKE
Crystal Lake Campground
Crystal Lake Campground
Crystal Lake Recreation Area
Crystal Lake Recreation Area
Crystal Lake Campground
Crystal Lake Campground
Crystal Lake Campground
Crystal Lake Campground
Tototngna Trail
hiking · Tototngna Trail
Campgrounds & Shelters
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