Appletree Campground
Appletree Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.38660, -117.71343
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 760.316.7828
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Appletree Campground
Overview Nestled in a scenic canyon just off the Big Pines Highway, Apple Tree provides a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Within driving distance of Jackson Lake for easy access to fishing, canoeing, and swimming. Just northwest of the Los Angeles metro area. Visitors enjoy exploring the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway, which offers incredible views of oak thickets, high desert landscapes, chaparral and pine forests. Recreation Wildlife viewing is a popular activity, as visitors may see bobcats, mountain lions, bears and Nelson bighorn sheep. Powerboating is not permitted on Jackson Lake, so the setting is peaceful and quiet for swimming, canoeing and fishing. The lake is stocked with trout and bluegill. Facilities Tent campsites can accommodate eight campers. Remote parking for one vehicle is provided in a shared parking lot a few hundred feet away from the sites. Grills, picnic tables, pit toilets, and drinking water are provided. Firewood can be purchased from the host at nearby Mountain Oak Campground. Natural Features Apple Tree Campground sits at an elevation of 6,100 feet in Angeles National Forest. Campsites are shaded with scattered oak trees and Jeffrey pines. Daytime temperatures in the summer are usually in the low 80s and evenings are cool. The Angeles National Forest spans nearly 695,000 acres over most of the San Gabriel Mountain Range in southern California. Vegetation ranges from chaparral and o
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Elkay Hydration Station · 39 mi
- Propane
- Haven 76 Tire & Service Center · 19 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 20 designated routes (51 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Appletree | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Peavine Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Peavine | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Lake | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.