Coulter Group Campground
At Coulter Group Campground groups can relax and enjoy the experience of being outdoors without traveling far from the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. The Angeles Crest Highway, a scenic byway that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine tree forests is located nearby.
The campground has four group picnic tables, a vault toilet, stoves, a group campfire ring and a water spigot. The maximum RV length is 40 feet.
Notifications and Alerts
- Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all fires, campfires, or stoves. These restrictions include gas and charcoal barbecues or grills.
Need to Know
You must obtain the combination to access the locked entrance gate within 15 days of your arrival date. The combination is changed on the first of the month and can be obtained by calling 661-269-2808 and providing the name the reservation is made in, the dates of the reservation, and the reservation number.
Due to limited water availability, piped water may not always be available. It is highly recommended to bring your own water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.
- No generators, amplifiers, live bands or loud music. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am.
- Checkout time is 11 am. Check in time is 2 pm.
- Call (661) 269-2808 for current conditions and additional information.
- There is a public phone at the Newcomb's Ranch Cafe.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, less than a mile from the San Gabriel Wilderness. Over 36,000 acres within the Angeles National Forest are designated as the San Gabriel Wilderness Area and have been set aside to preserve their wilderness character.
The area encompasses some extremely rugged terrain, ranging in elevation from 1,600 to 8,200 feet. The lower elevations are covered with dense chaparral which rapidly changes to pine and fir-covered slopes and majestic peaks with glimpses of wildflowers and a variety of wildlife as you enter the upper elevations.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the Chilao Visitor Center, just 1.5 miles east of the campground. The center provides exhibits and interesting information about the region and excellent bird watching opportunities. Visitors can learn about the 10 species of woodpeckers in the area.
Recreation
Visitors can explore the Silver Moccasin Trail, open to hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. The 58-mile trail accesses the extensive Pacific Crest Trail, which stretches from Mexico to Canada.
Contact Information
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33708 Crown Valley Road Acton CA 93510
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 661-269-2808
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From La Canada, CA, at the intersection of I-210 and Angeles Crest Highway (State Rt. 2): Take Rt. 2 east for 25.6 miles to the Chilao Overnight campground sign. Turn left at the sign and go 0.1 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left at the "Y" into the Little Pines Loop. Proceed to campsite 18 and turn right on the road blocked by the white gate that goes to Coulter Group Campground. Use the combination you obtained when confirming your reservation to open the gate.
