USDA Forest Service · California
Appletree Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States · in San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
- Sites
- 8
- Hookups
- 8 with water, 8 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,276 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- APPLE TREE TANK RD (NFSR 4N47) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Angeles National Forest
- Nearest town
- Wrightwood
- Address
- 24510 Highway 2, Wrightwood, CA, 92397
- Phone
- 760.316.7828
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking
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About
Overview
Nestled in a scenic canyon just off the Big Pines Highway, Apple Tree provides a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.
Within driving distance of Jackson Lake for easy access to fishing, canoeing, and swimming.
Just northwest of the Los Angeles metro area.
Visitors enjoy exploring the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway, which offers incredible views of oak thickets, high desert landscapes, chaparral and pine forests.
Recreation
Wildlife viewing is a popular activity, as visitors may see bobcats, mountain lions, bears and Nelson bighorn sheep.
Powerboating is not permitted on Jackson Lake, so the setting is peaceful and quiet for swimming, canoeing and fishing. The lake is stocked with trout and bluegill.
Facilities
Tent campsites can accommodate eight campers.
Remote parking for one vehicle is provided in a shared parking lot a few hundred feet away from the sites.
Grills, picnic tables, pit toilets, and drinking water are provided.
Firewood can be purchased from the host at nearby Mountain Oak Campground.
Natural Features
Apple Tree Campground sits at an elevation of 6,100 feet in Angeles National Forest. Campsites are shaded with scattered oak trees and Jeffrey pines. Daytime temperatures in the summer are usually in the low 80s and evenings are cool.
The Angeles National Forest spans nearly 695,000 acres over most of the San Gabriel Mountain Range in southern California. Vegetation ranges from chaparral and oak at lower elevations to pine forests at higher altitudes. Elevations range from 1,200 to 10,000 feet.
The endangered California condor inhabits the forest. The Least Bells vireo and the Southwestern Willow flycatcher are two migratory birds that visitors enjoy spotting in the area. Other local inhabitants include the Arroyo toad, mountain yellow-legged frog, the mountain lion and the two-striped garter snake.
Nearby Attractions
The Angeles Crest Highway, part of California State Route 2, is a scenic byway that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine tree forests.
The ski resort town of Wrightwood is very close by. Restaurants and a disc golf course can be found at the North Resort.
Take a hike on the Blue Ridge Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail. The Pacific Crest Trail is an impressive path that starts in Mexico and zigzags its way through Angeles and continues north across California, Oregon and Washington.
Visit the Mountain High Downhill Bike Park.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 35° | 20° | 66° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 33° | 19° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 51° | 35° | 19° | 80° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 59° | 38° | 27° | 75° | 5 of 11 |
| May | 69° | 45° | 31° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 54° | 38° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 60° | 51° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 60° | 52° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 55° | 44° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 49° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 43° | 25° | 72° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 36° | 24° | 65° | 5 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Inspiration Point Trailhead · 1.1 mi as the crow flies
Pct Wright Mt to Inspiration P 6.7 mi Hike · Drive there - Mt. Baden Powell via Vincent's Gap · 2.3 mi as the crow flies
High Desert NRT (manzanita) 5.4 mi Hike, Pct Grassy Hollow 4.4 mi Hike, Mine Gulch 4.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Windy Gap Trailhead · 7.8 mi as the crow flies
Windy Gap Trail 2.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Islip Saddle Trailhead · 8.1 mi as the crow flies
Pct Dawson Saddle 30 mi Hike, High Desert NRT (south Fork) 5.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Islip Wawona Trailhead · 8.8 mi as the crow flies
Islip Ridge Trail 4.9 mi Hike · Drive there
All 205 trails in Angeles National Forest · All 140 trails in San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Table Mountain (Angeles) · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 178 sites
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