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Meadow Group Campground
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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:
Elevation: 5,200-foot Elevation
Amenities: 2 Group campsites can accommodate up to 24 people in site 1; up to 80 people in site 2. Vault toilets. There is no water available. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, and drinking.
Hiking: The Silver Moccassin Trail is just a 1 mile hike to the trailhead; Chilao Visitor Center 1.5 miles away.
Fees: Camping - This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov.
RV’s: Maximum RV length is 30' - No hookups.
The campground will accomodate groups as large as 104 campers. The fees range from $36 - $120 per night depending on the number of areas reserved. Area #1 is $36 per night and can accomodate up to 24 campers. Area #2 is $120 per night and can accomodate up to 80 campers. Maximum RV length is 30 feet. Checkout time is at 11 am. Check-in time is 2 pm. Be Bear Aware.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Due to plumbing repairs, there is no piped water available at this time. The flush toilets are closed, vault toilets are available. Forest visitors are advised to bring enough water for drinking, washing, and extinguishing your campfires. We are working diligently to get the repairs completed. |
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| Operational Hours: | Open seasonally from April 1 - November 15 |
| Reservations: | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free (877) 444-6777 or online at recreation.gov |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Open Season: | Spring |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Fire Restrictions are in effect. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm - 6:00 am. No commercial type generators, lights, live bands, loud or amplified music or equipment allowed. Checkout time is 11:00 am. Check in time is 2 pm. Pets must be confined or on a leash. |
| Water: | Please call for availability |
| Restroom: | Flush Toilets/Vault Toilets |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Please call the Acton Work Center at (661) 269-2808 for the front gate combination and additional information. For more office info, visit Information & Pass Sales. |
General Information
Directions:From Interstate 210 in the city of La Canada, exit at Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) and drive northeast for 26 miles to the signed Chilao Campground on the left. Follow Lower Chilao Road about 1.25 miles to the signed and gated campground on the left. Call (818) 899-1900 for current conditions and additional information.
General Notes:
Activities
Group Camping
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
| Fee charged for some activities: | |
| Parking: | |
| Toilets: | 3 flush toilets/4 vault toilets |
| Drinking water: | 1 water faucet/ 3 water spigots |
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