Crystal Lake Recreation Area Overview

Crystal Lake Recreation Area Campground has 164 campsites and is located at about 5,600 feet in the Angeles National Forest at the end of Highway 39.  All campsites are first-come first-served.

The seasonal campground is usually up late May to early December. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, vault toilers and trash collection (dumpsters). Hiking trails are also nearby.  The Crystal Lake Cafe and Trading Post is next to the campground where you can grab a meal or load up on fire wood and supplies.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and small RVs. Each campsite has a parking spur, table, fire pit and ring.  There are also 3 cabins to rent here. Hookups are not available.

Crystal Lake Recreation Area

Crystal Lake Recreation Area is a large facility and tends to get busy in the summer, but you it’s still a nice place to enjoy some clean mountain air and take in some of the outdoor activities in the area. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, picnicking and horseback riding. You can also fish at Crystal Lake when the water level is good.  The lake (parking lot / trailhead) is about a mile from the campground. Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake.

Coldbrook Campground is also in the area.  It’s about 8 miles down the road and just off Highway 39.

Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Cafe
• Camp Store
• Campfire Center
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Pay Phone
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restaurant
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Shade Structure
• Trash Collection
• Visitor Center
• Wood

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Wildlife Viewing