USDA Forest Service · California
Jackson Flat Group Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States · in San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
- Cost
- Overnight Use: Group Site (4,5): $180 per night Group Site (1,2,3): $230 per night
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,165 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Wrightwood, CA
About
US Forest Service campground. 7500-foot elevation. Walk in about 200 yards to 5 group tent areas, which accommodate 40-50 people each. Picnicking at nearby Jackson Lake. A spur trail connects to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. This campground is set among groves of pine and fir trees at an elevation of 7,500 feet, and accommodates only walk-in tent campers. Parking is limited and carpooling is recommended. Jackson Flat has 5 group sites with a total capacity of 180 persons. Sites 1, 2 and 3 have a maximum capacity of 40 persons. Sites 4 and 5 have a maximum capacity of 30 persons. Site 1 is the most secluded with Site 2 having the most land space. Sites 3, 4 and 5 are situated close together for larger groups. An observation deck and two nature trails are located within the campground. A trail to Jackson Lake leads from the campground for those who prefer a lengthier hike The campground is available on a reservation basis only and is operated by concessionaires. Reservations may be made by contacting the National Recreation Reservation Service at (877) 444-6777 or TDD (877) 833-6777. For more information concerning the campground call (760) 249-3526. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 35° | 21° | 67° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 50° | 33° | 19° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 51° | 35° | 19° | 80° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 60° | 39° | 28° | 76° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 69° | 45° | 32° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 54° | 39° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 61° | 51° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 60° | 52° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 78° | 55° | 45° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 49° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 61° | 43° | 26° | 72° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 36° | 24° | 66° | 5 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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