Peavine 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

Just northwest of the Los Angeles metro area, Peavine provides a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Within walking distance of Jackson Lake for easy access to fishing, canoeing, and swimming. Visitors enjoy exploring the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway, which offers incredible views of oak thickets, high desert landscapes, chaparral and pine forests.

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/peavine-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Affordable at $20/night with scenic location near Jackson Lake for fishing, canoeing, and swimming. Perfect for small groups with clean bathrooms, fire pits, picnic tables, and excellent hiking access including the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lions, Bobcats, Williamson's Sapsucker, White-headed Woodpecker, San Bernardino Ringneck Snake, California Striped Racer

Insider tips for Peavine Campground: Book early — federal campground fills quickly Only 4 sites total; ideal for small groups seeking privacy Campground is 5 minutes from ski hill access Camp host on-site and firewood available for purchase

Skip Peavine Campground if: Need hookups — no hookups available. Sensitive to road noise — campground is right next to the road per reviews. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure. Prefer larger campgrounds — only 4 tent sites.

Best time to visit Peavine Campground: May-October — Official operating season only; seasonal operations confirmed.

Nearby campgrounds: Lake Campground (WRIGHTWOOD, CA), Appletree Campground (Wrightwood, CA), Mountain Oak (WRIGHTWOOD, CA), Table Mountain (Angeles) (WRIGHTWOOD, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Peavine Campground

Cell signal at Peavine 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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Just northwest of the Los Angeles metro area, Peavine provides a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Within walking distance of Jackson Lake for easy access to fishing, canoeing, and swimming. Visitors enjoy exploring the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway, which offers incredible views of oak thickets, high desert landscapes, chaparral and pine forests.

Best for:HikersFamiliesSites:Tent
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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
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:✕ Need hookups — no hookups available✕ Sensitive to road noise — campground is right next to the road per reviews✕ Visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure✕ Prefer larger campgrounds — only 4 tent sites

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground fills quickly

Only 4 sites total; ideal for small groups seeking privacy

Campground is 5 minutes from ski hill access

Camp host on-site and firewood available for purchase

Best: May-October

Official operating season only; seasonal operations confirmed

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lions, Bobcats, Williamson's Sapsucker, White-headed Woodpecker, San Bernardino Ringneck Snake, California Striped Racer

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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760.316.7828· Angeles National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

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 Peavine Campground cost per night?+
Peavine Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Peavine Campground open?+
Peavine Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Peavine Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Peavine Campground?+
Peavine Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Peavine Campground?+
Peavine 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 Peavine Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Peavine Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Peavine Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Peavine Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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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