Blue Ridge Campground

Updated Closures of the Bridge Fire Area could affect Your Forest Visit!

Part of the Angeles National Forest is temporarily closed through December 31, 2025. under a new updated forest order dated October 18, 2024. The forest order (Bridge Fire Area Closure) covers only National Forest System roads, trails, and other facilities. These areas are closed for public safety and to facilitate recovery of nature across these landscapes. Learn more.

Learn more about the Bridge Fire and updates related to post-recovery efforts.

Area Status: 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:

Blue Ridge Campground is open year-round. From November - May, the site is hike-in only. The site can be accessed from Blue Ridge Trailhead or Blue Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 3N06) near Inspiration Point. Road closed beyond Guffy due to road damage.

It is a 3-mile hike from Inspiration Point to Blue Ridge Campground. Or, Blue Ridge Campground is located 3 miles from the Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2) next to the Pacific Crest Trail and Blue Ridge Trail.

Blue Ridge Road closes seasonally each year from mid-November to late April/early May until Mountain High Resort's ski season is over and roads become clear and passable again.

Amenities: Eight campsites with designated picnic table and campfire ring. Vault (non-flush) toilets. No water available. (Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.)

Hiking: Access to the Pacific Crest Trail

RVs: RVs are only allowed when the road is open. Maximum RV length is 20 feet with no hookups. ..

At a Glance

Reservations:	Campsites are first-come, first-served. No reserving or holding of campsites allowed
Area Amenities:	Camping trailer Picnic tables: 8 available Tent camping Parking Toilets
Fees:	Fees: Camping - No camping fee but an Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass is required Day-use - Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass required Adventure Pass = $5/day or $30/year.
Usage:	Medium
Restrictions:	See current fire restrictions.
Closest Towns:	Wrightwood
Water:	No piped water
Restroom:	2 restroom structures with 2 vault toilet stalls in each
Passes:	Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required.
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Please call the Acton Work Center at (661) 269-2808 or the Big Pines Visitor Center on weekends at (760) 249-3504 for current conditions and additional information. For other office info, visit Information & Pass Sales.

General Information

Directions:

From Wrightwood, take the Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2), approx. 5 miles west to Inspiration Point trailhead. At Inspiration Point trailhead take Blue Ridge Road for 3 miles to the campground.