About this campground
There is currently no piped water available at Chilao Picnic Area. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires. 5300' elevation. Day use hours are 6 am to 10 pm. Please contact the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument- Acton Work Center at 661-269-2808 for the most current information.
Directions
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Nearby federal campgrounds
- Chilao Visitor CenterAngeles National Forest0 mi
- Devil's Canyon (Hwy 2) TrailheadAngeles National Forest0 mi
- BANDIDO GROUP CAMPGROUNDAngeles National Forest1 mi
- COULTER GROUP CAMPGROUNDAngeles National Forest1 mi
- MEADOW GROUP CAMPGROUNDAngeles National Forest1 mi
- Charlton Flats Picnic AreaAngeles National Forest2 mi
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