U.S. Forest Service · Angeles National Forest · Wrightwood, CA

Mountain Oak

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.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov28 sites38 ft maxNo hookupsPets ok

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Photos courtesy of Mountain High Resorts · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups14
Host/management14
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

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 38 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehicles
001Back-in38PavedPartial8 / 2
004Back-in38PavedPartial8 / 2
005Back-in38PavedPartial8 / 2
008Back-in24PavedPartial8 / 2
009Back-in24PavedPartial8 / 2
010Back-in38PavedPartial8 / 2
011Back-in38PavedPartial8 / 2
012Back-in38PavedPartial8 / 2
013Back-in38PavedPartial8 / 2
014Back-in38PavedPartial8 / 2

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.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length38 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed

The single-loop campground provides lots of shade from towering trees but minimal privacy from neighboring campgrounds. Ground cover is mostly pine needles and leaves. Bear-proof food containers are provided at each campground and amenities include picnic table, grills and flush toilets. Drinking water is also available. A camp host is on-site, offering firewood for sale.

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

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonSpring
ForestAngeles National Forest
BookingMake reservations at www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777. You may be asked to specify the following: 1.) Angeles National Forest 2.) Big Pines Recreation Area 3.) Wrightwood, CA 4.) Name of…
FeesThis site is operated by Mountain High Resort. A Big Pines Pass from Mountain High Resort is required when parking here. The Adventure Pass and any of the Interagency Passes are not honored here.
RulesSee current fire restrictions.

Angeles National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Mountain Oak30°40°50°60°70°January: 4.37 inches of precipitation, 10.5 inches of snowFebruary: 4.93 inches of precipitation, 24.8 inches of snowMarch: 1.85 inches of precipitation, 8.3 inches of snowApril: 0.80 inches of precipitation, 7.2 inches of snowMay: 0.79 inches of precipitation, 1.6 inches of snowJune: 0.08 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 1.06 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.31 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.38 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.21 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowNovember: 1.14 inches of precipitation, 3.6 inches of snowDecember: 4.14 inches of precipitation, 5.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 36.6°F averageFebruary: 36.4°F averageMarch: 41.8°F averageApril: 46.1°F averageMay: 54.0°F averageJune: 61.2°F averageJuly: 67.9°F averageAugust: 66.7°F averageSeptember: 60.6°F averageOctober: 50.5°F averageNovember: 41.8°F averageDecember: 36.0°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Wrightwood, 6 miles from the campground at 6,000 feet, station USC00049822 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 21 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 62 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Wrightwood, CA, take State Rt. 2 west 2.4 miles to Palmdale/Jackson Lake sign (County Rt. N4/Pines Highway). Turn right onto Rt. N4 and go 3.1 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.

Nearest townWrightwood, California
Coordinates34.3947° N, 117.7294° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Powerboating is not permitted in the lake, so the setting is peaceful and quiet.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceMajor RV Sales ↗21 mi
Outdoor gearREI ↗22.6 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗22.8 mi

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Explore

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Mountain Oak Campground Angeles National Forest in Big Pines California Wrightwood Mountai

Worth a stop

  • 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.
  • Visit the Mountain High Downhill Bike Park.
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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Jackson Lake
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Jackson Lake Interpretive
    0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1 mi
    Jackson Flat Interpretive
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1 mi
    Jackson Flat Geological
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.7 mi
    Lightning Ridge Nature Trail
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.9 mi
    PCT Grassy Hollow ↗
    4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Sheep Mountain Wilderness begins about 1.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

Natural features

At an elevation of 6,400 feet, Mountain Oak is shaded by oak, ponderosa and sugar pines in the Angeles National Forest. This forest, spanning across most of the San Gabriel Mountains, provides a striking backdrop for the Los Angeles area. Jackson Lake spans just 3 acres and lies in the San Gabriel Mountains. Formed by the San Andreas fault, the lake is primarily fed by snow runoff from the mountains and is hugged by grass and sand beaches. The lake is ideal for listening to nature's soundtrack, complete with sounds of birds singing and leaves rustling in mountain breezes. A diverse variety of animal life exists in Angeles National Forest, such as bobcat, mountain lion, bear and Nelson bighorn sheep. Many species of birds and smaller animals also inhabit the forest.

Recreation

Swim or canoe in the refreshing waters of Jackson Lake, the only lake near Wrightwood. The lake is stocked with trout and bluegills. Hikers can find trails near the campground.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Mountain Oak?

Sites at Mountain Oak are reservable on Recreation.gov. Make reservations at www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Mountain Oak?

This site is operated by Mountain High Resort. A Big Pines Pass from Mountain High Resort is required when parking here. The Adventure Pass and any of the Interagency Passes are not honored here.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Mountain Oak?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Mountain Oak open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Spring.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Mountain Oak have?

28 sites, including 14 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Mountain Oak?

The longest site here provides 38 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 Mountain Oak?

Bear-proof food containers are provided at each campground and amenities include picnic table, grills and flush toilets.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Mountain Oak?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mountain Oak. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Mountain Oak?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Mountain Oak?

Swim or canoe in the refreshing waters of Jackson Lake, the only lake near Wrightwood. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Mountain Oak?

Wrightwood, California. 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.

Source: Getting there

What if Mountain Oak is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lake Campground (0.4 mi), Peavine Campground (0.7 mi), and Jackson Flat Group Campground (1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby