Jackson Flat Group
- from $180
- fee
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Is Jackson Flat Group open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 7 alerts for Angeles National Forest.
Rincon-Redbox Road (2N24) Closure
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-13 · USFS · Angeles National Forest
Fire Danger Level Elevated to "Very High"
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · USFS · Angeles National Forest
San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area Prohibitions
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-09 · USFS · Angeles National Forest
San Dimas Experimental Forest Closure
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · USFS · Angeles National Forest
Eaton Fire Area Closure
Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-04 · USFS · Angeles National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Angeles National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 6,105 ft
- Sheep Mountain WildernessSan Gabriel Mountains National Monument Ranger District · Angeles National Forest
7500-foot elevation. Walk in about 200 yards to 5 group tent areas, which accommodate 40-50 people each. Picnicking at nearby Jackson Lake. A spur trail connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. This campground is set among groves of pine and fir trees at an elevation of 7,500 feet, and accommodates only walk-in tent campers. Parking is limited and carpooling is recommended. Jackson Flat has 5 group sites with a total capacity of 180 persons. Sites 1, 2 and 3 have a maximum capacity of 40 persons. Sites 4 and 5 have a maximum capacity of 30 persons. Site 1 is the most secluded with Site 2 having the most land space. Sites 3, 4 and 5 are situated close together for larger groups. An observation deck and two nature trails are located within the campground. A trail to Jackson Lake leads from the campground for those who prefer a lengthier hike The campground is available on a reservation basis only and is operated by concessionaires. Reservations may be made by contacting the National Recreation Reservation Service at (877) 444-6777 or TDD (877) 833-6777. For more information concerning the campground call (760) 249-3526.
Jackson Flat InterpretiveHikingPhoto: Rennett Stowe, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)1 mi
Mine GulchHikingPhoto: mjhbower, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)1.2 mi
Lightning Ridge Nature TrailHikingPhoto: simonov, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)1.4 mi- Lake CampgroundCamping1.7 mi
- Peavine CampgroundCamping1.8 mi
- AppletreeCamping1.8 mi
- Crystal Lake BouldersRock climbing6.9 mi
- Crystal Lake WallRock climbing7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Table Mountain (angeles)Camping · ~5 min drive
- Deer Group CampCamping · ~11 min drive
- Mountain OakCamping · ~3 min drive
- Verdugo Pines Bible CampCamping · ~3 min drive
- Lake CampgroundCamping · ~3 min drive
- Peavine CampgroundCamping · ~3 min drive
- AppletreeCamping · ~3 min drive
- Mt. Oak CampgroundCamping · ~3 min drive
- Cabin FlatCamping · ~4 min drive
- Blue RidgeCamping · ~5 min drive
Also worth it near here
Mine GulchMountain biking · Next doorPhoto: Tracie Hall from Orange County, us, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Jackson Flat GeologicalHiking · ~2 min drivePhoto: Rennett Stowe, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
Mount Baden-PowellSummit · ~3 min drivePhoto: The original uploader was Jakerome at English Wikipedia./ Simonov, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Mountain HighDownhill skiing · ~5 min drivePhoto: Mtf612 at English Wikipedia, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
Best time to visit Jackson Flat Group
Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
48° / 26°
5 wet
Feb
48° / 25°
8 wet
Mar
54° / 29°
6 wet
Apr
60° / 32°
4 wet
May
69° / 39°
2 wet
Jun
78° / 44°
1 wet
Jul
83° / 53°
2 wet
Aug
82° / 51°
2 wet
Sep
75° / 46°
2 wet
Oct
64° / 37°
3 wet
Nov
55° / 29°
4 wet
Dec
47° / 25°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wrightwood, CA, 5.4 mi away at 6,000 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Jackson Flat Group
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