Campgrounds
Chilao Campground
Angeles Forest, Los Angeles, CA
Chilao Campground sits at about 5,300 to 5,500 feet along the Angeles Crest Highway (State Route 2) in the Angeles National Forest, roughly 26 miles up from La Canada Flintridge. It offers 83 to 84 first-come, first-served campsites split across the Manzanita and Little Pines loops, each with a picnic table and fire ring, plus vault toilets, potable water and bear-proof dumpsters.
The Chilao Visitor Center sits on the same grounds with self-guided nature trails and weekend programs, and the area is a trailhead for routes including the Silver Moccasin National Recreation Trail and the Gabrieleno Trail. For riders running the Angeles Crest Highway, it's one of the highest and most established camping stops along that route.
Common Questions
How many campsites does Chilao Campground have?
It has 83 to 84 sites across two loops, Manzanita and Little Pines, all first-come, first-served.
Is there water at Chilao Campground?
Yes, potable water is available, along with vault toilets and bear-proof dumpsters.