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Appletree Campground

Angeles National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Wrightwood, CA, CA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/appletree-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Appletree offers affordable tent camping ($20/night) in a scenic canyon setting with direct access to hiking, wildlife viewing, and the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway. Jackson Lake is within driving distance for fishing, canoeing, and swimming.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep observed in the area—keep distance and do not feed. Also watch for San Bernardino Ringneck Snakes.

Insider tips for Appletree Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 8 tent sites and high demand Campground sells firewood on-site, so you don't need to bring your own Only 8 sites total means it fills quickly; plan your visit well in advance during peak season

Skip Appletree Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You're visiting November-April—seasonal closure. You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities.

Best time to visit Appletree Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Peavine Campground (Wrightwood, CA), Mountain Oak (WRIGHTWOOD, CA), Table Mountain (Angeles) (WRIGHTWOOD, CA), Jackson Flats (Azusa, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Appletree Campground

Cell signal at Appletree Campground (Wrightwood, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Wrightwood, CA, CA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    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.

    Best for:HikersFamiliesSites:Tent
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsCamp Host
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
    Family & Pets
    Drinking Water

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available✕ You're visiting November-April—seasonal closure✕ You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground with only 8 tent sites and high demand

    Campground sells firewood on-site, so you don't need to bring your own

    Only 8 sites total means it fills quickly; plan your visit well in advance during peak season

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Bighorn Sheep observed in the area—keep distance and do not feed. Also watch for San Bernardino Ringneck Snakes.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    760.316.7828· Angeles National Forest
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    Campground entrance

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    Community

    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Angeles National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Angeles National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
    • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Appletree Campground cost per night?+
    Appletree Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Appletree Campground open?+
    Appletree Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Appletree Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Appletree Campground?+
    Appletree Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Appletree Campground?+
    Appletree Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Appletree Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Appletree Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Appletree Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Appletree Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

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    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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    $20 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Peavine Campground

    Wrightwood, CA

    From $20/night

    Mountain Oak

    WRIGHTWOOD, CA

    From $30/night

    Table Mountain (Angeles)

    WRIGHTWOOD, CA

    From $30/night

    Jackson Flats

    Azusa, CA

    From $180/night

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