Abel Canyon Campground
Santa Barbara, California
Campground in California.
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Federal campground in California.
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Wrightwood is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
California weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Wrightwood.
Don't miss local attractions near Wrightwood. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
My friends and family camp here every year, and it’s always such a treat. Nestled in the Angeles National Forest, this campground sits in a hilly, forested area surrounded by oak and pine trees, with two spacious meadows and sweeping views of the nearby mountains and desert. The setting is perfect for hiking and biking, and the campground is especially well-known for its disc golf course if you’r... My friends and family camp here every year, and it’s always such a treat. Nestled in the Angeles National Forest, this campground sits in a hilly, forested area surrounded by oak and pine trees, with two spacious meadows and sweeping views of the nearby mountains and desert. The setting is perfect for hiking and biking, and the campground is especially well-known for its disc golf course if you’re into that. Cell service is spotty (fair warning), but it adds to the charm. The atmosphere is peaceful, and the sunsets are absolutely breathtaking. Reservations are highly recommended, especially for weekends, as this spot is popular. The camp hosts are fantastic, super friendly, helpful, and always willing to share tips. On top of that, there’s a cozy lodge that hosts live music on weekends and a big outdoor space with games to keep everyone entertained. If you want a break from campfire cooking, the nearby town is just 2.4 miles away, with bars and restaurants with some offering live music, especially during the summer. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a peaceful escape from city life, this campground checks all the boxes. Highly recommend!
Mar 18, 2026
My friends and family camp here every year, and it’s always such a treat. Nestled in the Angeles National Forest, this campground sits in a hilly, forested area surrounded by oak and pine trees, with two spacious meadows and sweeping views of the nearby mountains and desert. The setting is perfect for hiking and biking, and the campground is especially well-known for its disc golf course if you’r... My friends and family camp here every year, and it’s always such a treat. Nestled in the Angeles National Forest, this campground sits in a hilly, forested area surrounded by oak and pine trees, with two spacious meadows and sweeping views of the nearby mountains and desert. The setting is perfect for hiking and biking, and the campground is especially well-known for its disc golf course if you’re into that. Cell service is spotty (fair warning), but it adds to the charm. The atmosphere is peaceful, and the sunsets are absolutely breathtaking. Reservations are highly recommended, especially for weekends, as this spot is popular. The camp hosts are fantastic, super friendly, helpful, and always willing to share tips. On top of that, there’s a cozy lodge that hosts live music on weekends and a big outdoor space with games to keep everyone entertained. If you want a break from campfire cooking, the nearby town is just 2.4 miles away, with bars and restaurants with some offering live music, especially during the summer. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a peaceful escape from city life, this campground checks all the boxes. Highly recommend!
Mar 18, 2026
We loved it here! It is not too cold in August which is perfect. You should reserve if you want a good spot. We did first come first serve and was lucky to find a spot but most were taken by others. Restrooms are clean, no sink though. But there are some water hookups around.
Mar 18, 2026
We loved it here! It is not too cold in August which is perfect. You should reserve if you want a good spot. We did first come first serve and was lucky to find a spot but most were taken by others. Restrooms are clean, no sink though. But there are some water hookups around.
Mar 18, 2026
We loved it here! It is not too cold in August which is perfect. You should reserve if you want a good spot. We did first come first serve and was lucky to find a spot but most were taken by others. Restrooms are clean, no sink though. But there are some water hookups around.
Mar 18, 2026
First time here. Camping for my birthday. Clean. A lot space. Some wind. I Have table, fire pit, and bbq grill. Some don't have bbq grill. Bathrooms and They have water faucets. Did the 2.4 mile hike around camp site. Good little hike. Lots ups and downs.
Mar 18, 2026
First time here. Camping for my birthday. Clean. A lot space. Some wind. I Have table, fire pit, and bbq grill. Some don't have bbq grill. Bathrooms and They have water faucets. Did the 2.4 mile hike around camp site. Good little hike. Lots ups and downs.
Mar 18, 2026
First time here. Camping for my birthday. Clean. A lot space. Some wind. I Have table, fire pit, and bbq grill. Some don't have bbq grill. Bathrooms and They have water faucets. Did the 2.4 mile hike around camp site. Good little hike. Lots ups and downs.
Mar 18, 2026
My wife, son and I stayed here father's day weekend. It was a lot of fun! We stayed for 2 days and enjoyed every bit of it. The campground is close to a grocery store and a Resteaunt great for a quick stop for drinks or dessert after a hot day. Bathrooms are located all around this huge site and are very well maintained. The site had tons of trees and offered large areas tent camp. Fire pits and... My wife, son and I stayed here father's day weekend. It was a lot of fun! We stayed for 2 days and enjoyed every bit of it. The campground is close to a grocery store and a Resteaunt great for a quick stop for drinks or dessert after a hot day. Bathrooms are located all around this huge site and are very well maintained. The site had tons of trees and offered large areas tent camp. Fire pits and water were on-site as well. This site is great to walk around and enjoy. It is also close to the PCT trail there are some nice hikes within 15 minutes. My only complaint was the amount of people. I love when sites are less populated because it's more peaceful. Overall it was a great site and would LOVE to come back again. It is great for a quick get away from where I live in the OC.
Mar 18, 2026
My wife, son and I stayed here father's day weekend. It was a lot of fun! We stayed for 2 days and enjoyed every bit of it. The campground is close to a grocery store and a Resteaunt great for a quick stop for drinks or dessert after a hot day. Bathrooms are located all around this huge site and are very well maintained. The site had tons of trees and offered large areas tent camp. Fire pits and... My wife, son and I stayed here father's day weekend. It was a lot of fun! We stayed for 2 days and enjoyed every bit of it. The campground is close to a grocery store and a Resteaunt great for a quick stop for drinks or dessert after a hot day. Bathrooms are located all around this huge site and are very well maintained. The site had tons of trees and offered large areas tent camp. Fire pits and water were on-site as well. This site is great to walk around and enjoy. It is also close to the PCT trail there are some nice hikes within 15 minutes. My only complaint was the amount of people. I love when sites are less populated because it's more peaceful. Overall it was a great site and would LOVE to come back again. It is great for a quick get away from where I live in the OC.
Mar 18, 2026
My wife, son and I stayed here father's day weekend. It was a lot of fun! We stayed for 2 days and enjoyed every bit of it. The campground is close to a grocery store and a Resteaunt great for a quick stop for drinks or dessert after a hot day. Bathrooms are located all around this huge site and are very well maintained. The site had tons of trees and offered large areas tent camp. Fire pits and... My wife, son and I stayed here father's day weekend. It was a lot of fun! We stayed for 2 days and enjoyed every bit of it. The campground is close to a grocery store and a Resteaunt great for a quick stop for drinks or dessert after a hot day. Bathrooms are located all around this huge site and are very well maintained. The site had tons of trees and offered large areas tent camp. Fire pits and water were on-site as well. This site is great to walk around and enjoy. It is also close to the PCT trail there are some nice hikes within 15 minutes. My only complaint was the amount of people. I love when sites are less populated because it's more peaceful. Overall it was a great site and would LOVE to come back again. It is great for a quick get away from where I live in the OC.
Mar 18, 2026
Great campground. Wish they described the campsites better for those that have never been there and only see online pictures. Reserved site #44 for 7 peeps and 2 cars. This campsite only fits maybe 2 tiny tents and fits 2 compact cars. Campsite is on a slope olunless you dig which we should have to do that. Ended up getting a First come First serve site #50 in the same loop. #50 was very spacious... Great campground. Wish they described the campsites better for those that have never been there and only see online pictures. Reserved site #44 for 7 peeps and 2 cars. This campsite only fits maybe 2 tiny tents and fits 2 compact cars. Campsite is on a slope olunless you dig which we should have to do that. Ended up getting a First come First serve site #50 in the same loop. #50 was very spacious with more then plenty of room for our 4 tents that fit up to 6 people each. We were able to set up 2 changing tents that we use for shower too. The parking fit my suburban and a toyota tundra perfect with space to wiggle. Unfortunately we only used site #44 for parking. We had already paid for it and this issue, we didn't discovered until we got there. Because of this we call and extra vehicle for the late arrival instead of picking him up after work. #50 has great forest and desert views. Those where you can drink your favorite drink to. Hiking loop trail is just there, less then 20 feet away. Restroom, right next to campground. Water spigot, across your driveway in front of the restroom. The campground was very clean, restroom where attended to very frequently by staff. Mountain high host do a phenomenal job. We were there July 31st-August 4th. As we walked this campground, now we have an idea of the sites to pick next time. Don't rely on pictures. Read reviews with descriptions. The only review I read for #44 was not good enough. Oh well. Happy camping.
Mar 18, 2026
Great campground. Wish they described the campsites better for those that have never been there and only see online pictures. Reserved site #44 for 7 peeps and 2 cars. This campsite only fits maybe 2 tiny tents and fits 2 compact cars. Campsite is on a slope olunless you dig which we should have to do that. Ended up getting a First come First serve site #50 in the same loop. #50 was very spacious... Great campground. Wish they described the campsites better for those that have never been there and only see online pictures. Reserved site #44 for 7 peeps and 2 cars. This campsite only fits maybe 2 tiny tents and fits 2 compact cars. Campsite is on a slope olunless you dig which we should have to do that. Ended up getting a First come First serve site #50 in the same loop. #50 was very spacious with more then plenty of room for our 4 tents that fit up to 6 people each. We were able to set up 2 changing tents that we use for shower too. The parking fit my suburban and a toyota tundra perfect with space to wiggle. Unfortunately we only used site #44 for parking. We had already paid for it and this issue, we didn't discovered until we got there. Because of this we call and extra vehicle for the late arrival instead of picking him up after work. #50 has great forest and desert views. Those where you can drink your favorite drink to. Hiking loop trail is just there, less then 20 feet away. Restroom, right next to campground. Water spigot, across your driveway in front of the restroom. The campground was very clean, restroom where attended to very frequently by staff. Mountain high host do a phenomenal job. We were there July 31st-August 4th. As we walked this campground, now we have an idea of the sites to pick next time. Don't rely on pictures. Read reviews with descriptions. The only review I read for #44 was not good enough. Oh well. Happy camping.
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