Lightning Point Group Campground
Lightning Point Group Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.37194, -118.18306
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Hiking, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 818-899-1900
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lightning Point Group Campground
Overview Lightning Point Campground sits at an elevation of 6,100 feet, about 25 miles southeast of Palmdale and roughly 35 miles north of the San Fernando Valley. Nestled among Jeffrey pines, scrub oaks, and manzanita, the campground offers accommodations for both group visitors and equestrian campers. The nearby Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is a favorite destination, providing access to a route that stretches from Canada to Mexico and showcases six of North America’s seven ecozones. Recreation Hiking, bird watching/wildlife viewing, horseback riding/horse camping, are the biggest attractions for campers. Angeles National Forest boasts 557 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. All trails, excluding the Pacific Crest Trail, allow mountain biking as well. Facilities This peaceful campground has 5 group campsites each accommodating different group sizes. Campsite #1: 6 Tables, Capacity 45 Campsite #2: 4 Tables, Capacity 36 Campsite #3: 6 Tables, Capacity 45 Campsite #4: 5 Tables, Capacity 40 Campsite #5: 4 Tables, Capacity 36 2 Horse corrals located near campsites 4 and #5. Horses are not required to reserve sites. 3 double vault pit toilets located near campsites. 2 lots for overflow parking at the center of the campground. Natural Features Located at 6,100 feet, the area experiences warm summer days in the low 80s and cool, refreshing nights. The Angeles National Forest showcases a wide range of vegetation, with chaparral and oak woodlands at lower elev
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Elkay Hydration Station · 18 mi
- Propane
- American Gas - Mini Mart · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 2 designated routes (0 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Point Campground (CLOSED) | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Messenger Flats | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Messenger Flats | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Big Buck Trail Camp | Free campsite | 2.6 mi | Free | — |
| Tom Lucas Trail Camp | Private campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
| Monte Cristo | National forest campground | 4.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.