Chilao Campground Angeles National Forest California

Chilao Road
Palmdale, California 93550
626 574-1613
Lat / Long:

34.323785, -118.016678

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

Best Campsites

Little Pines 2, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 38, and Manzanita 1, 9, 17, 26.

Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
Season:

April – December

Elevation:

5,300

# of Campsites:

83

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

Chilao Photos

Chilao Comments & Reviews

Visited Chilao Campground lately? We'd love to hear about your adventure. Did you find us useful? Did we forget something? Anything our community should know before heading out to Chilao?

6 Replies to “Chilao”

  1. Franco says:
    Mar 31 2019 at 6:27 pm

    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.

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    • Campsite Photos says:
      Mar 31 2019 at 8:43 pm

      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.

      Reply
  2. Helena Martinez says:
    May 27 2022 at 5:44 am

    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.

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  3. CAthy Howard says:
    Jul 30 2022 at 12:35 pm

    What time does check-in start for next week, Thursday Aug. 4th?

    Thank you
    Cathy Howard

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