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
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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.
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.
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
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
Official operating season only; seasonal operations confirmed
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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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