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 (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. |
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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: | 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.Activities
Group Camping
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
Interpretive Areas
Picnicking
Alerts & Warnings
- Additional Fire Restrictions: Region-wide (English, Español) thru May 29, 2025
- Fire Danger is ‘VERY HIGH’ at the Angeles National Forest
- Bridge Fire (w/ temporary road closures)
- NEW! Office & Visitor Center Updates - Need Info or Passes?
- Some Trails Closed into San Bernardino Nat'l Forest from Mt Baldy/High Elevation
- Safety Advisories for Heaton Flats / Iron Mountain Trail
- Forest Service Road Closures
- Closure: Williamson Rock Area Closed thru Dec. 31, 2026
- Big Santa Anita Canyon (Chantry Flats) in Sierra Madre/Arcadia Closed thru Oct 1
- Closure: West Fork Road closed to recreationists on weekdays thru Dec. 1, 2024
- Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits/Dispersed Camping Restrictions) til Dec. 15, 2024