Jackson Flat Group Campground
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 1-888-754-7878.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | These campgrounds are available by reservation only and are open from late spring to early fall. Closed in winter. |
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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: | For additional information contact the concessionaire at Mountain High Resort (888) 754-7878. |
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.Activities
Group Camping
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
Interpretive Areas
Picnicking
Amenities
Camping trailer: | |
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Parking: |
Alerts & Warnings
- NEW! Office Updates - Need Info or Passes?
- NEW! Closures Due to Tropical Storm Hilary
- UPDATED! Forest Service Road Closures
- Fire Danger: HIGH
- Temporary Closures (Bobcat Fire)
- Advisory: Safety by Waterfalls / Streams / Creeks
- Driving to the Forest?
- Advisory: Hiking at High Elevations
- Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits & Dispersed Camping Restrictions)