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Mountain Oak Campground

34.3946° N / 117.7294° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 4Next open weekend Nov 62 detected openings this week14 monitored sites

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Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233733

When Mountain Oak reopens

Mountain Oak's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
2
Openings · last 30 days
96
Openings · last 90 days
127

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
020406080100428931433MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 127

Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 93 of 127 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (73.2%), with Friday (14) and Wednesday (8) next in line.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
02040608078000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · PT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 10:00 and 14:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 92 of 127 detected openings (72.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 24DMEDIAN · 27 DAYS OUTP75 · 30D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 27 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 24–30 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
016  2418.9%
017  1411.0%
009  1310.2%
015  118.7%
008  118.7%

Site 016 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 24. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2 – Nov 8, 2026 · of 14 monitored sites

Of the 98 tracked site-nights (Nov 2 – Nov 8, 2026): 34 open for online reservation · 21 reserved · 43 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 14 monitored sites, 11 can be reserved online and 3 are first-come, first-served.

Where the open windows are

65.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 34 of 98 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2 – Nov 8, 2026
Not open online65.3%
Open site-nights34 / 98
Reserved (of online inventory)21 / 55
Weekday openings22
Weekend openings12

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 22 fall on weekdays and 12 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – Nov 2026
025507510034NOVSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

November holds the most room. 34 of 98 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 14 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open

Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
2-3  4
001  3
005  3
008  3
009  3

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateWed · Nov 4
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6

The next bookable night is Nov 4; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

34 open site-nights across 11 sites at Mountain Oak, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 11 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 4 at site 2-3.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 38 ft. 11 sites take 25 ft, 8 sites take 35 ft.

All 11 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
2-330 ftNone43 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8
00138 ftNone32 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8
00538 ftNone32 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8
00824 ftNone32 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8
00924 ftNone32 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8
01138 ftNone32 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8
01238 ftNone32 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8
01438 ftNone32 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8
01524 ftNone32 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8
01626 ftNone32 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8
01726 ftNone32 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8

About Mountain Oak

Overview

Escape to Mountain Oak Campground in the Angeles National Forest for a restful, refreshing getaway from city life. Just northwest of the Los Angeles metro area, Mountain Oak provides a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

The campground is also near Jackson Lake for easy access to fishing, canoeing and swimming.

Recreation

Swim or canoe in the refreshing waters of Jackson Lake, the only lake near Wrightwood. The lake is stocked with trout and bluegills. Powerboating is not permitted in the lake, so the setting is peaceful and quiet.

Hikers can find trails near the campground.

Facilities

The single-loop campground provides lots of shade from towering trees but minimal privacy from neighboring campgrounds. Ground cover is mostly pine needles and leaves.

Bear-proof food containers are provided at each campground and amenities include picnic table, grills and flush toilets. Drinking water is also available.

A camp host is on-site, offering firewood for sale.

Natural Features

At an elevation of 6,400 feet, Mountain Oak is shaded by oak, ponderosa and sugar pines in the Angeles National Forest. This forest, spanning across most of the San Gabriel Mountains, provides a striking backdrop for the Los Angeles area.

Jackson Lake spans just 3 acres and lies in the San Gabriel Mountains. Formed by the San Andreas fault, the lake is primarily fed by snow runoff from the mountains and is hugged by grass and sand beaches. The lake is ideal for listening to nature's soundtrack, complete with sounds of birds singing and leaves rustling in mountain breezes.

A diverse variety of animal life exists in Angeles National Forest, such as bobcat, mountain lion, bear and Nelson bighorn sheep. Many species of birds and smaller animals also inhabit the forest.

Nearby Attractions

The Angeles Crest Highway, part of California State Route 2, is a scenic byway that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine tree forests.

The ski resort town of Wrightwood is very close by. Restaurants and a disc golf course can be found at the North Resort.

Take a hike on the Blue Ridge Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail. The Pacific Crest Trail is an impressive path that starts in Mexico and zigzags its way through Angeles and continues north across California, Oregon and Washington.

Visit the Mountain High Downhill Bike Park.

14 monitored sites3 FCFS sitesRVs up to 38 ftNo hookups14 shadedPets OKMax party 16

Getting there

From Wrightwood, CA, take State Rt. 2 west 2.4 miles to Palmdale/Jackson Lake sign (County Rt. N4/Pines Highway). Turn right onto Rt. N4 and go 3.1 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.

22223 Big Pines Hwy, N4, Wrightwood, CA 92397760-249-3526
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingMountain BikingScenic DriveSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Mountain Oak?

Reservations for Mountain Oak are made through Recreation.gov. 34 of 98 tracked site-nights are currently open (34.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 127 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Mountain Oak?

Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Mountain Oak in the last 7 days, 96 over 30 days and 127 over the last 90.

Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Mountain Oak?

Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 93 of 127 (73.2%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Mountain Oak?

1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 4 at site 2-3. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Mountain Oak fit a 35-foot RV?

8 of the 14 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 38 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Mountain Oak?

November 2026, with 34 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 98.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Mountain Oak?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 27 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 24-30 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Mountain Oak?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Nov 4 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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