4.0653 reviews
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
$10 - $20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
37 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
$10 - $20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
37 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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170th Street East, between East Avenue J and East Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93534
Desert hikers and stargazers who arrive early enough to grab sites 9, 11, or 12. The 2-mile Saddleback Butte Peak Trail starts right from the campground, and February through May delivers both comfortable temps and wildflower blooms across the valley floor.
Truck noise on the adjacent route reaches camp after dark, and reviewers report that without a host on duty, late-night parties happen. No showers and no hookups also rule this out for anyone who needs more than flush toilets and a dump station.
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Spring (February through May) brings daytime highs of 60-80°F and nights around 40-50°F. This is prime time for wildflowers, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Trails around the butte are comfortable, and stargazing is excellent on clear nights. Expect higher visitation on bloom weekends. Summer averages 95°F but can hit 115°F. Fall and winter offer milder days, though winter nights drop below freezing. Rare snowfall occasionally dusts the butte. One reviewer notes the campground works well "during the Fall, Winter, and Spring," suggesting summer heat limits appeal. Pack layers year-round for temperature swings.
Spring is peak season: wildflowers, 60–80°F days and ideal hiking conditions.
Saddleback Butte State Park Campground offers basic amenities, designed to accommodate a range of campers. "The campground is first-come, first-served with 37 sites containing a table, BBQ grill, and fire ring. Most sites have a ramada to provide shade and a wind block." Flush toilets and potable water faucets are available, but no showers. Firewood can be purchased from the camp host for $6, or at Saddleback Market located 4 miles south of the park. There is an RV dump station available for $10 (credit card only).
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