Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground
Area Status: Open

- 5539-Foot Elevation
- 50 Campsites
- Maximum RV length is 22 feet - no hookups.
- Potable water available
- Camping - $12 per night per site, $5 for extra vehicle. Day use - $5 per vehicle. Adventure Pass will be honored for day use. Campsites are first-come-first-served. Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked outside the campground.
Crystal Lake Recreation Area Campground, located at the top of HWY 39 (mile marker 38.13) offers four loops of camping for a total of 50 campsites. Each campsite is $12/night and is first-come-first-served year-round. Outdoor adventures lie around every corner - including hikes to spectacular peaks of Mt. Islip and Windy Gap or fishing in Crystal Lake.
It's only a mile hike to Crystal Lake from the campground.
Nearby Crystal Lake Cafe sells hot meals, sandwiches, and camping necessities that might have been left at home, including firewood.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Open for Day Use at Fawnskin Picnic Area. Camping is available in Loops A, B, C, and D. During winter months, campsite access is walk-in only and drive-in during the summer. Crystal Lake Visitor Center Staffed by Angeles Volunteer Association (626) 910-1149. Hours of Operation: Saturday and Sunday - 8:00am to 4:00pm - CLOSED. |
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Reservations: | First-come, First-Served only. |
Fees: | $5 for day use. Camping: $12 for first vehicle and $5 for second vehicle per day/night during the summer; $5 per vehicle during the winter. |
Open Season: | Spring |
Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
Restrictions: | Fire Restrictions are in effect. All fires must be put completely out each night and before you leave the area. |
Water: | Yes for summer; No for Winter |
Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Activities
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 36 sites |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
Day Hiking
Picnicking
Alerts & Warnings
- Regional Order 22-01: Additional Fire Restrictions
- 05-01-22-06 Fire Restrictions
- Forest Order No. 05-01-22-04 - Williamson Rock Area Closure & Map
- Forest Order 05-01-22-05 West Fork Road Closure Order and Map
- Forest Order No. 05-01-22-02 Angeles NF Bobcat Closure Order
- Forest Order No. 05-01-22-01 - Eagle Closure Area