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Chilao Recreation Area

Angeles National Forest, 460 Oak Grove Dr., East Pasadena, California 91011 USA

Budget

Independent

“Campground in California”

Chilao Campground offers two different loops for tent camping, Little Pines, and Manzanita. Each loop offers 40+ sites for camping. Driving to the campground only takes an hour and a half away from downtown Los Angeles weaving up Angeles Crest Highway (HWY 2). The campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, giving campers majestic panoramas of nearby Vetter Lookout and Big Tujunga Canyon. Both loops remain open until a major snowfall makes it impossible to enter a loop. It's also important to note that wildlife is very active in this area and campers should ensure they secure their food in proper receptacles.

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romanethomas

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August 14, 2019

Rated 5.0

Very nice and clean! We stayed with a group of 9 people total, we had a pretty big ground that fit 5 different tents, 4 cars. Toilets were decently clean. The views are great depending which site you can pick. First come first served. We arrived around 1pm and still had choice. Would go back!

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