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Chilao Campground
11 mi north of Sierra Madre, CA · No signal at camp
About Chilao Campground
[**General Camping Info**](https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/angeles/recreation/camping-cabins): Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest! [**Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!**](https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices): These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores. [**Be Bear Aware!**](https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/bears): Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips. **Overview of Site: ** Chilao Campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, giving campers majestic panoramas of nearby Vetter Lookout and Big Tujunga Canyon. The campground offers two different loops for tent camping…
- Fees: $12 fee covers one vehicle (8 people per site) per night, $5 for extra vehicle. 50% off discounts given for Senior or Accessible America…
- Managed by: USFS - Angeles National Forest
- Where: 11 mi north of Sierra Madre, CA · 34.32379, -118.01669
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Moccasin Nrt | Horse | 0.3 mi | 13.9 mi |
| Bee Tree Interpretive | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 0.1 mi |
| National Forest Hiking Trail | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Indian Trail | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Creekside | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Devils Canyon | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 2.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows only on the best nights, if at all.
Class 6 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Griffith Observatory (Observatory), 31 mi.
Dump station: 10.6 mi
Water fill-up: 14.2 mi
Propane: 12.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Meadow Group Campground 0.1 mi
- Horse Flat Campground 1.4 mi
- Bandido Group Campground 1.6 mi
- Devils Cyn 2 mi
- Sulphur Springs 3.4 mi
- Dispersed spot · 11 mi S of Littlerock 3.4 mi