U.S. Forest Service · Angeles National Forest · California

Grassy Hollow

Located on the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway at 7300’, Grassy Hollow offers a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Campers will find hiking, mountain biking, birding and countless other recreation opportunities. The surrounding landscape is also ideal for scenic drives. Visit the onsite visitor center for camping supplies and local history. Just northwest of the Los Angeles metro area.

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Photos courtesy of Katie Hartnell · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Tent-only10
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

10 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfacePeople / vehiclesFires
1Back-in20Gravel8 / 2Yes
2Back-in20Gravel8 / 2Yes
3Back-in20Gravel8 / 2Yes
4Back-in20Gravel8 / 2Yes
5Back-in20Gravel8 / 2Yes
6Back-in20Gravel8 / 2Yes
7Back-in20Gravel8 / 2Yes
8Back-in20Gravel8 / 2Yes
9Back-in20Gravel8 / 2Yes
10Back-in20Gravel8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length20 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Tent campsites can accommodate eight campers. Parking for one vehicle is provided at each site. No motorhomes or trailers. Onsite parking for additional vehicles can be purchased. Campsites range from level meadow locations to shaded, hilly sites. Fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and water are available. Firewood and other camping supplies can be purchased at the onsite visitor center.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Grassy Hollow50°60°70°80°January: 3.56 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.22 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.53 inches of precipitationApril: 0.61 inches of precipitationMay: 0.48 inches of precipitationJune: 0.13 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.04 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.00 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.13 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.61 inches of precipitationNovember: 0.92 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.44 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 57.4°F averageFebruary: 57.7°F averageMarch: 60.7°F averageApril: 63.2°F averageMay: 66.6°F averageJune: 71.2°F averageJuly: 75.4°F averageAugust: 76.6°F averageSeptember: 75.1°F averageOctober: 69.0°F averageNovember: 62.3°F averageDecember: 56.6°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at San Gabriel Fire Dept, 6 miles from the recreation area point at 363 feet, station USC00047785 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 16 inches a year.

Getting there

AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 34.15° N, 118.03° W. Call the office before you drive.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Bryson

    46 mi from the campground · 200 acres · 0% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

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Grassy Hollow

Natural features

Grassy Hollow is set in a meadow located in a hilly, oak and pine forest with beautiful views. At an elevation of 7,300 feet, summer temperatures average in the high 70s with cool nights. The Angeles National Forest spans nearly 695,000 acres over most of the San Gabriel Mountain Range in southern California. Vegetation ranges from chaparral and oak at lower elevations to pine forests at higher altitudes. Elevations range from 1,200 to 10,000 feet. The endangered California condor inhabits the forest. The Least Bells vireo and the Southwestern Willow flycatcher are two migratory birds that visitors enjoy spotting in the area. Other local inhabitants include the Arroyo toad, mountain yellow-legged frog, the mountain lion and the two-striped garter snake.

Recreation

Wildlife viewing is a popular activity, as visitors may see bobcats, mountain lions, bears and Nelson bighorn sheep.

Nearby

The Angeles Crest Highway, part of California State Route 2, is a scenic byway that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine tree forests. The ski resort town of Wrightwood is very close by. Restaurants and a disc golf course can be found at the North Resort. Take a hike on the Blue Ridge Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail. The Pacific Crest Trail is an impressive path that starts in Mexico and zigzags its way through Angeles and continues north across California, Oregon and Washington. Historic Grassy Hollow Visitor Center is located onsite.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Grassy Hollow?

Sites at Grassy Hollow are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Grassy Hollow?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Grassy Hollow have?

10 sites, including 10 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Grassy Hollow?

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Grassy Hollow?

Yes, pets are allowed at Grassy Hollow. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Grassy Hollow?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby