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Crystal Lake
FSU.S. Forest Service — California · Angeles National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Angeles National Forest |
| Location | California · Angeles National Forest · 34.32556, -117.83722 · Map |
| Sites | 131 public sites counted from the federal listing — 131 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 131 sites Water hookups at 3 of 131 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 131 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 131 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 115 sites · 30 ft: 78 sites · 35 ft: 29 sites · 40 ft: 11 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 102 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 10 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Water spigots |
| Phone | 626-335-1251 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-04-16.
From the official listing
Overview Crystal Lake is open, however, campsites are no longer available for reservation on Recreation.gov. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Located near the lake at the Crystal Lake Recreation Area and San Gabriel Canyon at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The climate is nice. Areas for tents are provided. Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake. There is no swimming in the lake.
Directions, from the listing
From Azusa, take Highway 39 north for twenty-five miles, through San Gabriel Canyon. Follow the signs to Crystal Lake. When you come to Crystal Lake Road, turn right to Crystal Lake. Stop at fee station.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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6 mi straight-line · Pearblossom California
Trip Card — Crystal Lake
California · Angeles National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | California · Angeles National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | No electric reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 131 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232336 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.