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Campground
Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground
Angeles National Forest, California
About this campground
Campsites are set back away from Pyramid Lake in the hills above the Santa Clarita Valley.
Los Alamos Campground is located 90 minutes from Los Angeles, offering a restful experience without the lengthy travel time.
Guests enjoy the beauty of the nearby Pyramid Lake at the base of mountains, and the excitement of lake activities like jet skiing and wakeboarding.
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- Latitude
- 34.650000° N
- Longitude
- 118.766667° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Walk-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- Fires
- ADA access
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Firewood availableCommunity report
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- Trash serviceCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Sanitary dump
- Paved parking
- Pull-through sites
- Water hookups
- Big rig friendlyCommunity report
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
- Parallel parking sitesCommunity report
- Sewer hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Los Alamos Campground is located 90 minutes from Los Angeles, offering a restful experience without the lengthy travel time. Guests enjoy the beauty of the nearby Pyramid Lake at the base of mountains, and the excitement of lake activities like jet skiing and wakeboarding.
Water in Pyramid Lake takes a long journey from Plumas National Forest and Oroville Dam in northern California. An aqueduct carries the water down through the Tehachapi Mountains to its southern California resting point at Pyramid Lake.
Facilities
The campground offers 90 single family sites and 3 group campsites. Each group site fits 40 guests and 10 vehicles.
Volleyball courts are provided for extra camping entertainment and the area has flush toilets and fresh drinking water. Sites come with picnic tables and grills. Some parking aprons are paved, but most are sandy gravel.
A dump station is available and a camp general store is also on-site.
Recreation
Visitors can view lovely wildflowers and watch for birds. Jogging, mountain biking and motorcycle riding are enjoyable activities in the area. Various festivals take place at the lake throughout the year.
Anglers can find striped, large, and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie and
bluegill in Pyramid Lake. Boating and jet skiing are a big draw.
Natural Features
Campsites are set back away from Pyramid Lake in the hills above the Santa Clarita Valley. The campsites are mostly open, but some trees offer limited shade to campers in Loop 3.
Pyramid Lake spans 1,300 acres with 21 miles of shoreline. Pyramid Rock, the lake's namesake, is south of the lake's dam in Piru Gorge.
A diverse variety of animal life exists in Angeles National Forest. Birds and squirrels are commonly seen. Other wildlife includes bobcat, mountain lion, bear and
Nelson bighorn sheep.
Nearby Attractions
The Vista Del Lago Visitor Center offers sweeping views of Pyramid Lake on its wraparound viewing platform. It also provides a giant map room with intriguing facts about California's geology and water supply systems.
The Hungry Valley Off-Road State Vehicular Recreation Area is just minutes away, offering opportunities for off-road vehicle riding.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Water SportsJet Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
- BikingMountain Biking
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Dump station
- Paved Parking
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
93 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 35 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 1 flagged accessible
Group Standard Non-Electric
3 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 40
- Maximum vehicles
- 10
- Maximum vehicle length
- 25 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Base site allowance
- Standard Nonelectric sites cost $20/night for up to 6 people and 2 vehicles. There will be an additional fee of $5 per additional person and $10.00 extra vehicle charge for Standard and Group Sites. We also have Premium Sites/with Shade Ramada Standard Non Electric - Sites: 47, 49, 50, 53, 55 - FULL SHADE Nightly Rate: $35.00 per night for both Non Peak and Peak Season Holiday Weekends: $40.00
- Has Taxes
- 1
- Maximum stay
- 14 consecutive days
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 3 nights
- Reservation cutoff
- 4 days before arrival
- Maximum published vehicles
- 10 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Angeles National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Next release
- Jan 1, 2027, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- Jul 1, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Dec 31, 2026
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $0 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $26 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $45 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $26 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $45 | — | — |
| Off PeakOct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $0 | — | — |
| Off PeakOct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $26 | — | — |
| Off PeakOct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $45 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $0 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $26 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $45 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $26 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $45 | — | — |
| Off PeakOct 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $0 | — | — |
| Off PeakOct 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $26 | — | — |
| Off PeakOct 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $45 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Feb 28, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $0 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Feb 28, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $26 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Feb 28, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $45 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $26 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMar 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $45 | — | — |
| Off PeakOct 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $0 | — | — |
| Off PeakOct 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $26 | — | — |
| Off PeakOct 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $45 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- No RV hookups available
- Boat trailers are allowed in a campsite, but are considered part of the two vehicle maximum.
- Quagga Mussle Inspections at Pyramid Lake: Please be aware that these inspections are taking place at the entrance to Pyramid Lake for all vessels not previously inspected. Be prepared for inspections and always arrive with your vessel CLEAN, DRAINED AND DRY of all water. For more information visit: www.dfg.ca.gov/invasives/quaggamussel .
- Campsite reservation fee covers 8 people and 2 vehicle. Maximum number of people per site is 8. Maximum number of vehicles per site is 2. Additional Vehicles require an addtional campsite reservation
- For more information on Angeles National Forest, click here
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Standard Nonelectric sites cost $26/night for up to 8 people. There will be an additional fee of $10 per additional person. We apologize for any inconvenience but this facility does not accept the Interagency Access Pass or the Interagency Senior Pass.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Valencia, California, drive 20 miles north on Interstate 5, then take the Smokey Bear exit west. Make a left on Pyramid Lake Road. Take a right at Hard Luck Road and continue 1.5 miles to the campground.