Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground
Los Alamos Campground is located 90 minutes from Los Angeles, offering a restful experience without the lengthy travel time. Guests enjoy the beauty of the nearby Pyramid Lake at the base of mountains, and the excitement of lake activities like jet skiing and wakeboarding. Water in Pyramid Lake takes a long journey from Plumas National Forest and Oroville Dam in northern California. An aqueduct carries the water down through the Tehachapi Mountains to its southern California resting point at Pyramid Lake.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 93 |
| Group sites | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
96 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 02 | Loop 1 | Standard | Pull-through | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 03 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 04 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 05 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 06 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 07 | Loop 1 | Standard | Pull-through | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 08 | Loop 1 | Standard | Pull-through | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 09 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 10 | Loop 1 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Standard Nonelectric sites cost $20/night for up to 6 people and 2 vehicles. There will be an additional fee of $5 per additional person and $10.00 extra vehicle charge for Standard and Group Sites. |
| Accessibility | Site 49 is listed accessible |
The campground offers 90 single family sites and 3 group campsites. Each group site fits 40 guests and 10 vehicles. Volleyball courts are provided for extra camping entertainment and the area has flush toilets and fresh drinking water. Sites come with picnic tables and grills. Some parking aprons are paved, but most are sandy gravel. A dump station is available and a camp general store is also on-site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Valencia, California, drive 20 miles north on Interstate 5, then take the Smokey Bear exit west. Make a left on Pyramid Lake Road. Take a right at Hard Luck Road and continue 1.5 miles to the campground.
| Coordinates | 34.6500° N, 118.7667° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireBryson
39 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.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Camping World of Valencia ↗ | 21.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | El Monte RV ↗ | 36.3 mi |
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Worth a stop
The Vista Del Lago Visitor Center offers sweeping views of Pyramid Lake on its wraparound viewing platform. It also provides a giant map room with intriguing facts about California's geology and water supply systems. The Hungry Valley Off-Road State Vehicular Recreation Area is just minutes away, offering opportunities for off-road vehicle riding.
- 0.6 miSerrano Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 0.6 miSpanish Point Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 5.2 miBuck Creek Trailhead- 18W01 ↗Trailhead
- 11 miLittle Mutau Trailhead 20W10 ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miFrenchmen2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miManzanita Trail (saugus) ↗2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miPiru Creek0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.3 miOak Flat Trail1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.3 miOak Flat Nature Trail0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Sespe Wilderness begins about 4.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.7 miSespe Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 219,209 acres
- 13.2 miHopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 2,335 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Natural features
Campsites are set back away from Pyramid Lake in the hills above the Santa Clarita Valley. The campsites are mostly open, but some trees offer limited shade to campers in Loop 3. Pyramid Lake spans 1,300 acres with 21 miles of shoreline. Pyramid Rock, the lake's namesake, is south of the lake's dam in Piru Gorge. A diverse variety of animal life exists in Angeles National Forest. Birds and squirrels are commonly seen. Other wildlife includes bobcat, mountain lion, bear and Nelson bighorn sheep.
Recreation
Visitors can view lovely wildflowers and watch for birds. Jogging, mountain biking and motorcycle riding are enjoyable activities in the area. Various festivals take place at the lake throughout the year. Anglers can find striped, large, and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie and bluegill in Pyramid Lake. Boating and jet skiing are a big draw.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground?
Sites at Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground?
Standard Nonelectric sites cost $20/night for up to 6 people and 2 vehicles. There will be an additional fee of $5 per additional person and $10.00 extra vehicle charge for Standard and Group Sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground have?
96 sites, including 93 standard sites without power and 3 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground?
The longest site here provides 35 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
Does Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground have hookups?
Yes, water and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground?
Volleyball courts are provided for extra camping entertainment and the area has flush toilets and fresh drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground?
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
Are there accessible sites at Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground?
Site 49 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground?
Visitors can view lovely wildflowers and watch for birds. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation