California · Camping · Wrightwood

Mountain Oak

Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain

28
sites: Apr–Oct
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 19 h ago

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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 Nov 12, 7:05 PM PST · Source: USFS · Angeles National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

28 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 6,166 ft
Near WrightwoodSan Gabriel Mountains National Monument Ranger District · Angeles National Forest

Escape to Mountain Oak Campground in the Angeles National Forest for a restful, refreshing getaway from city life. Just northwest of the Los Angeles metro area, Mountain Oak provides a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. The campground is also near Jackson Lake for easy access to fishing, canoeing and swimming.

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Also worth it near here
- Jackson LakeHiking · Next doorPhoto: SuZi Zimmermann, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- PCT Grassy HollowMountain biking · ~2 min drivePhoto: Tracie Hall from Orange County, us, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Mountain HighDownhill skiing · ~5 min drivePhoto: Mtf612 at English Wikipedia, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Mount Baden-PowellSummit · ~5 min drivePhoto: The original uploader was Jakerome at English Wikipedia./ Simonov, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Best time to visit Mountain Oak
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.
1. Jan
  48° / 26°
  5 wet
2. Feb
  48° / 25°
  8 wet
3. Mar
  54° / 29°
  6 wet
4. Apr
  60° / 32°
  4 wet
5. May
  69° / 39°
  2 wet
6. Jun
  78° / 44°
  1 wet
7. Jul
  83° / 53°
  2 wet
8. Aug
  82° / 51°
  2 wet
9. Sep
  75° / 46°
  2 wet
10. Oct
  64° / 37°
  3 wet
11. Nov
  55° / 29°
  4 wet
12. Dec
  47° / 25°
  5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wrightwood, CA, 5.7 mi away at 6,000 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.