Jackson Flat Group Campground

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!

Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go! These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores. 

Be Bear Aware! Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips

Overview of Site: 

This campground is set among groves of pine and fir trees at an elevation of 7,500-feet. These sites are for walk-in tent campers only. A short walk about 200 yards leads to five group tent areas, which accommodate 30-40 people each for a total capacity of 180 persons.

Sites 1, 2 and 3 have a maximum capacity of 40 people. These sites feature three long group picnic tables, one picnic table for food preparation, three bear-proof food storage lockers, one large barbeque grill, a group fire ring, one permanent trash can, and a water spigot.

Sites 4 and 5 have a maximum capacity of 30 people. These sites feature two long group picnic tables, one picnic table for food preparation, two bear-proof food storage lockers, one large barbeque grill, a group fire ring, one permanent trash can, and a water spigot.

Three restroom buildings with flush toilets are located throughout the campground.

The campground has two large gathering areas with a central fire pit in each area and a water spigot nearby. 

Trails:

  • An observation deck and two nature trails are located within the campground.
  • A spur trail connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
  • There is also a trail to Jackson Lake from the campground.

Picnicking: Available at nearby Grassy Hollow Picnic Area

For more site-specific info: 
Mountain High Resort manages this campground. Call (760) 316-7828. 

At a Glance

Operational Hours: These campgrounds are available by reservation only and are open from late spring to early fall. Closed in winter. 
Reservations: Reservations may be made by contacting Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777 or TDD 1-877-833-6777 via https://www.recreation.gov.

 
Area Amenities: Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Parking
Fees: Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric Sites 1 2 3 = $230.00

Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric Sites 4 5 = $180.00
Open Season: Late April/early May
Usage: Heavy
Water: Water Available
Restroom: Portable Toilet
Operated By: Concessionaire
Information Center: This recreation site is managed by concessionaire Mountain High Resort. Please contact them for any updates, concerns, or questions at: (760) 316-7828 or campgrounds@mthigh.com.

General Information

Directions: Located north of State Highway 2 approximately 8 miles west of Wrightwood, CA and one mile beyond a locked gate at Grassy Hollow Visitor Center and picnic area.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Group Camping

Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Plants

Viewing Scenery

Interpretive Areas

Picnicking

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
34.381640

  Longitude : 
-117.737353

  Elevation : 
7500