Coulter Group Campground

Angeles National Forest — hiking

Location: Acton, CA, CA

Price: From $100 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

At Coulter Group Campground groups can relax and enjoy the experience of being outdoors without traveling far from the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. The Angeles Crest Highway, a scenic byway that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine tree forests is located nearby.The campground has four group picnic tables, a vault toilet, stoves, and a group campfire ring with benches. The maximum RV length is 40 feet.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

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

Coulter Group Campground offers a convenient outdoor escape near Los Angeles with access to scenic Angeles Crest Highway and the 58-mile Silver Moccasin Trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area. Also gray foxes, western gray squirrels, ringtails, woodpeckers, and various snake species including coast mountain kingsnake.

Insider tips for Coulter Group Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with limited availability (1 site total) Bring pump water or arrive early in the day as water spigots may not be reliable by end of weekend Cold soak or pre-pack meals instead of cooking fires during fire restrictions

Skip Coulter Group Campground if: You need RV hookups—none available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer shoulder season camping—expect freezing temperatures and snow in early season. You want to stay year-round—seasonal operations May through October only.

Best time to visit Coulter Group Campground: May-October — Official operating season. Google reviews note April opening can still bring freezing temperatures, rain, and snow..

Nearby campgrounds: Meadow Group Campground (Acton, CA), Bandido Group Campground (Acton, CA), Monte Cristo Campground (CA), Lightning Point Group Campground (SAN FERNANDO, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Coulter Group Campground

Cell signal at Coulter Group Campground (Acton, 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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Acton, CA, CA★ 5 (4 reviews)From $100/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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At Coulter Group Campground groups can relax and enjoy the experience of being outdoors without traveling far from the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. The Angeles Crest Highway, a scenic byway that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine tree forests is located nearby.The campground has four group picnic tables, a vault toilet, stoves, and a group campfire ring with benches. The maximum RV length is 40 feet.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresNot permitted
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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—none available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer shoulder season camping—expect freezing temperatures and snow in early season✕ You want to stay year-round—seasonal operations May through October only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with limited availability (1 site total)

Bring pump water or arrive early in the day as water spigots may not be reliable by end of weekend

Cold soak or pre-pack meals instead of cooking fires during fire restrictions

Best: May-October

Official operating season. Google reviews note April opening can still bring freezing temperatures, rain, and snow.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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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: Mountain lions present in area. Also gray foxes, western gray squirrels, ringtails, woodpeckers, and various snake species including coast mountain kingsnake.

Location

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Getting there →

From La Canada, CA, at the intersection of I-210 and Angeles Crest Highway (State Rt. 2): Take Rt. 2 east for 25.6 miles to the Chilao Overnight campground sign. Turn left at the sign and go 0.1 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left at the "Y" into the Little Pines Loop. Proceed to campsite 18 and turn right on the road blocked by the white gate that goes to Coulter Group Campground. Use the combination you obtained when confirming your reservation to open the gate.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Coulter Group Campground cost per night?+
Coulter Group Campground costs $100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Coulter Group Campground open?+
Coulter Group Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Coulter Group Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Coulter Group Campground?+
Coulter Group Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Coulter Group Campground?+
Coulter Group 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 Coulter Group Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Coulter Group Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Coulter Group Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Coulter Group Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$100 /night★ 5 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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