Chilao Campground Angeles National Forest California
Chilao Overview
Chilao campground has 83 single-family campsites in 2 loops (Little Pine and Manzanita) up in the Angeles National Forest at 5,300 feet. The campground is first-come first-serve (no reservations), with the exception of 1 reservable group campsite (Coulter Group).
The campground has vault toilets and trash collection. Potable (drinking) water is not available. Cell service is fair. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grill. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs up to 40 feet. There are no hookups. Check-in time is 2pm and checkout is 11am.
Chilao – Area Recommenation
The campground offers great views of the Angeles National Forest and outdoor recreation activities include hiking, biking, picnicking, hunting, stargazing and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Buckhorn Campground is another option that is nearby. It is also off Highway 2 about 10 miles east of the campground.
Reservations:
First Come, First Served
Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service Fair
- Fire Rings
- Pets OK
- Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
- Visitor Center
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Palmdale, California 93550
626 574-1613
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
83
Season:
April – December
Elevation:
5,300
Chilao Comments & Reviews
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There were road closures one on our way to Chilao another on our way back down to Big Pines. Where can current closure information be found ? Can I please get a physical address to Chilao visiting center.
Hi Franco,
No physical address is available for Chilao campground, but we do have a general address on the campground page, as well as lat/long coordinates. Your best bet for current road closure status is checking the DMV website.
We go camping in Chilao often since it’s so close to our home in Pasadena. So beautiful over there. Just keep in mind water is not portable.
Thanks Helena! We updated that there is not potable water available.
What time does check-in start for next week, Thursday Aug. 4th?
Thank you
Cathy Howard
Hi Cathy,
Check in is 2pm and check out is 11am.