Angeles National Forest

Angeles National Forest ranks 9th on the list of amazing places to go camping near Los Angeles. Located above 6,000 feet on the northern edge of the Angeles National Forest, visitors can watch the sunrise over the desert, and the sunset over the mountains, from their perch on the hill at one of the most relaxing camping places you can find. Just up the road from the cozy town of Wrightwood, Table Mountain Campground offers quiet and solitude; it’s the perfect place to relax. Bring your camp chairs and hammocks and take advantage of the shade from the pine trees, or enjoy the clean air on a nature walk on the trail around the campground.

Instead of hopping on the freeway to get to your campsite, opt for the more scenic Highway 2, which cuts through the center of the Angeles National Forest. This drive adds about 15 extra minutes but offers drivers a meandering nature tour instead of the Vegas-bound traffic which can build on Interstate 15. The Angeles National Forest offers group campgrounds, with some accommodating up to 300 campers. These campgrounds are available on a reservation-only basis. Many of these campgrounds are at elevations that receive snow during the winter months and are subject to closures. In addition, group sites may be closed for rehabilitation at times.

Location: 12371 Little Tujunga Canyon Rd, San Fernando, CA 91342, USA