Meadow Group Campground
Meadow Group Campground is located off State Highway 2 between the Manzanita Loop of the Chilao Campground and the Chilao Ranger Station, 26 miles north of the 210 Freeway in La Canada, California. The campground offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities within the beautiful Angeles National Forest.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 2 |
Site guide
2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 24 / 6 | No |
| 002 | Paved | Partial | No / – | 80 / 20 | No |
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 11:00 AM.
The site records list no campfires. The campground description says sites have fire rings.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
The campground will accommodate two groups. Area 1 accommodates up to 24 people and has three picnic tables, three fire rings, one water spigot, and an animal resistant dumpster. Area 2 can accommodate up to 80 people and has ten picnic tables, ten fire rings, and an animal resistant dumpster. Flush toilets are currently not available. But vault toilets are available and are shared by both groups.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From the Los Angeles basin side of the San Gabriel Mountains: drive to La Canada via the I-210 (Foothill Freeway) to the State Highway 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) exit. Turn north towards the mountains. Stay on State Highway 2 for 25.6 miles to the lower Chilao Road (Forest Service Road 3N21); turn left onto lower Chilao Road.
| Nearest town | Acton, California |
| Coordinates | 34.3239° N, 118.0178° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Booking Window For most locations, you can reserve 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility. Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Camping: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Late Cancellations Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. No-Shows Camping: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival.
Fire nearby
- WildfireBryson
50 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
| Outdoor gear | REI ↗ | 12.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Giant RV ↗ | 27.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 35.3 mi |
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Worth a stop
State Route 2, the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway, is a National Forest Scenic Highway. The highway, as it winds along the San Gabriel Mountains, offers spectacular views of nearby peaks and valleys. Several vista points along the road offer the traveler expansive views of the Mojave Desert, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys.
- 0.6 miChilao Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 0.8 miDevil's Canyon (Hwy 2) Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2 miCharlton Flats Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 2.4 miThree Points Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.3 miWest Fork Fishing Access Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 10.8 mi
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- 10.9 miFisherman's Point Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miBee Tree Interpretive0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miIndian Trail0.07 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miCreekside0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miNational Forest Hiking Trail0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miDevils Canyon2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.3 miMt. Hillyer1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.8 miDevil's Canyon Trailhead ↗Angeles National Forest
- 2.4 miThree Points Trailhead ↗Angeles National Forest
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
This campground sits inside Angeles National Forest.
- inAngeles National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 706,719 acres
- 1.1 miSan Gabriel Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 35,738 acres
- 4.1 miPleasant View Ridge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 26,839 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
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The Meadow Group Campground is located within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, which is bordered by the Los Angeles Basin on the south, the San Gabriel Wilderness Area on the east, the San Gabriel Mountains on the north, and the junction of Interstate 5 and Highway 14 on the west. The campground is at an elevation of 5,300 feet amid Coulter pines, scrub oaks and grasslands. Visitors might see birds and squirrels along the nature trails, and the area is particularly known for its variety of woodpeckers.
Recreation
This campground is 1.5 miles from the San Gabriel Wilderness- where hiking and equestrian use is permitted. In addition, there are also hiking, biking and equestrian trails nearby. The Chilao Visitor Center is located 1.5 miles east of the campground. It offers exhibits and information about the area, campfire programs and excellent bird watching opportunities, including ten species of woodpeckers.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Meadow Group Campground?
Sites at Meadow Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Meadow Group Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Meadow Group Campground?
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Camping: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Meadow Group Campground have?
2 sites, including 2 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Meadow Group Campground?
The longest site here provides 30 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 there showers or a dump station at Meadow Group Campground?
Flush toilets are currently not available.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Meadow Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Meadow Group Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Meadow Group Campground?
This campground is 1.5 miles from the San Gabriel Wilderness- where hiking and equestrian use is permitted. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Meadow Group Campground?
Acton, California. State Route 2, the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway, is a National Forest Scenic Highway.
Source: Getting there
What if Meadow Group Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Coulter Group Campground (0.1 mi), Chilao Campground - Little Pines Loop (0.4 mi), and Horse Flats Campground (1.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby