4.23117 reviewsPrice
$5 - $20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$5 - $20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Big Pines Highway, County Road N4
Families or budget campers happy to share a hillside with strangers. At $20/night, the mountain air and shade trees are a genuine deal, spring brings the best temps and wildflowers, and three ADA-accessible sites make it workable for mobility-limited campers. Arrive early or arri
Light sleepers will have a hard time here. Reviewers mention karaoke and loud music after dark, and the sites are packed close enough that you'll hear every conversation. The vault toilets have drawn repeated complaints about cleanliness, and there are no hookups or showers on-si
Reference information about Appletree Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><img src="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd591672.png" /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/angeles/recreation/camping-cabins"><strong>General Camping Info</strong></a>: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!</p><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/angeles/alerts-notices"><strong>Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!</strong></a>: These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, <em>Extreme</em> and <em>Critical</em> fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores. </p><p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/bears"><strong>Be Bear Aware!</strong></a>: 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. </p><p><b>Overview of Site: </b></p><p>This recreation site is managed by concessionaire, <a href="https://www.mthigh.com/site">Mountain High Resort</a>. Please contact them for any updates, concerns, or questions at: (760) 316-7828 or campgrounds@mthigh.com. You can also visit their website at: <a href="http://www.mthigh.com">mthigh.com</a>.<br /><br />Appletree Campground is located just off the Big Pines Highway (County Road N4) and is an easy drive from Wrightwood. The campground is open year-round and has eight first-come, first-served walk-in (less than 100-yards with a slight inclination) campsites. The nearby slopes and open spaces offer a snowy playground for snow play and families.</p><p><strong>Amenities: </strong>Piped water available. 8 walk-in campsites with a designated picnic table, campfire ring, and BBQ pedestal grills. (Three sites ADA-accessible)</p><p><strong>RVs: </strong>Maximum RV length is 16' - No hookups. RVs allowed in parking lot but no direct vehicle access to campsites.<br /> </p>
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Spring offers the best conditions, with daytime highs in the mid-50s to mid-60s°F and nights around freezing to the low 40s°F. Trails become accessible as snowmelt clears lower elevations, and wildflowers emerge. Summer days can exceed 80°F, making the tree shade valuable. Winter transforms the area into snow country, but icy roads require cautious driving. Spring and fall draw moderate crowds, with weekends busier than weekdays.
Overview/reviews call spring the best time; 'absolutely beautiful' in spring visits.
No water available during the winter months
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