Meadow Group Campground
Angeles National Forest — hiking
Location: Acton, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Price range: $36–$120 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Meadow Group Campground is located off State Highway 2 between the Manzanita Loop of the Chilao Campground and the Chilao Ranger Station, 26 miles north of the 210 Freeway in La Canada, California. The campground offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities within the beautiful Angeles National Forest.The Meadow Group Campground is located within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, which is bordered by the Los Angeles Basin on the south, the San Gabriel Wilderness Area on
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/meadow-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Meadow Group Campground offers a remote retreat in Angeles National Forest with access to hiking, biking, and equestrian activities. The campground is located 1.5 miles from San Gabriel Wilderness and provides a secluded group camping experience.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, coyotes, gray foxes, and ringtails present in area. Woodpeckers including Williamson's Sapsucker and Hairy Woodpeckers documented. Snakes including Coast Mountain Kingsnake and Two-striped Garter Snake recorded.
Insider tips for Meadow Group Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 sites and high demand No cell service available until near Glendale; plan accordingly for emergencies Confirm gate access code before arrival due to reported confusion with entry procedures
Skip Meadow Group Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You require cell phone service for emergencies. You're seeking extensive hiking trail networks or water features like streams and ponds.
Best time to visit Meadow Group Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Coulter Group Campground (Acton, CA), Bandido Group Campground (Acton, CA), Monte Cristo Campground (CA), Lightning Point Group Campground (SAN FERNANDO, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Meadow Group Campground
Cell signal at Meadow 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.
Meadow Group Campground is located off State Highway 2 between the Manzanita Loop of the Chilao Campground and the Chilao Ranger Station, 26 miles north of the 210 Freeway in La Canada, California. The campground offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities within the beautiful Angeles National Forest.The Meadow Group Campground is located within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, which is bordered by the Los Angeles Basin on the south, the San Gabriel Wilderness Area on the east, the San Gabriel Mountains on the north, and the junction of Interstate 5 and Highway 14 on the west. The campground is at an elevation of 5,300 feet amid Coulter pines, scrub oaks and grasslands.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 2 sites and high demand
No cell service available until near Glendale; plan accordingly for emergencies
Confirm gate access code before arrival due to reported confusion with entry procedures
Official operating season for the campground
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the Los Angeles basin side of the San Gabriel Mountains: drive to La Canada via the I-210 (Foothill Freeway) to the State Highway 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) exit. Turn north towards the mountains. Stay on State Highway 2 for 25.6 miles to the lower Chilao Road (Forest Service Road 3N21); turn left onto lower Chilao Road. Proceed west 1.5 miles to the entrance gate on your left. Use the combination you obtained when confirming your reservation to open the gate.
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- 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.
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