Jackson Flats
Angeles National Forest — hiking
Location: Azusa, CA, CA
Price: From $180 per night
Price range: $180–$230 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
Jackson Flats is a group camping facility located next to beautiful Grassy Hollow Visitor Center, which holds numerous nature programs, hikes and activities on Saturdays during the summer. The peaceful setting, in the Angeles National Forest, is a short drive northeast of the bustling Los Angeles metropolitan area.Each tent-only site is located about 600 feet from the centrally-located parking area near the campground entrance. Campers may drive into the campsites only to unload/load their gear
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/jackson-flats to be notified when sites open up.
Jackson Flats is a scenic group camping facility in Angeles National Forest with spacious, flat tent sites and access to hiking trails including a connector to the Pacific Crest Trail. Google reviewers highlight amazing views, quiet surroundings, and proximity to Grassy Hollow Visitor Center with summer nature programs.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Gray Fox, and various snake species (Coast Mountain Kingsnake, San Bernardino Ringneck Snake, San Diego Alligator Lizard) present in the area. Bear boxes provided at sites.
Insider tips for Jackson Flats: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 5 sites Short loops around campground and connector trail to Pacific Crest Trail available for hiking Check Grassy Hollow Visitor Center schedule for Saturday nature programs and hikes during summer
Skip Jackson Flats if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations only May through October.
Best time to visit Jackson Flats: May-October — Official operating season for the campground. Winter — Snow-covered pines create scenic landscape after winter storms according to camper reviews.
Nearby campgrounds: Deer Group Camp (Big Bear Lake, CA), Mountain Oak (WRIGHTWOOD, CA), Lake Campground (WRIGHTWOOD, CA), Appletree Campground (Wrightwood, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jackson Flats
Cell signal at Jackson Flats (Azusa, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Jackson Flats is a group camping facility located next to beautiful Grassy Hollow Visitor Center, which holds numerous nature programs, hikes and activities on Saturdays during the summer. The peaceful setting, in the Angeles National Forest, is a short drive northeast of the bustling Los Angeles metropolitan area.Each tent-only site is located about 600 feet from the centrally-located parking area near the campground entrance. Campers may drive into the campsites only to unload/load their gear to their site.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 5 sites
Short loops around campground and connector trail to Pacific Crest Trail available for hiking
Check Grassy Hollow Visitor Center schedule for Saturday nature programs and hikes during summer
Official operating season for the campground
Snow-covered pines create scenic landscape after winter storms according to camper reviews
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Wrightwood, turn left onto CA-2 W/Angeles Crest Highway and go 6.1 miles. Look for signs and turn right. Drive 1.2 miles past Grassy Hollow Visitor Center and into the campground.
Campground entrance
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#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.
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