Openings · last 7 days
9
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233734
When Lake Campground reopens
Lake Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
60
Openings · last 90 days
70
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 38 of 70 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (54.3%), with Wednesday (14) and Friday (8) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 10:00 and 22:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 49 of 70 detected openings (70.0%). 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 · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 25 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–28 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | 13 | 18.6% |
| 005 | 12 | 17.1% |
| 003 | 12 | 17.1% |
| 002 | 12 | 17.1% |
| 004 | 11 | 15.7% |
Site 001 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 13. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2 – Nov 8, 2026 · of 8 monitored sites
Of the 56 tracked site-nights (Nov 2 – Nov 8, 2026): 35 open for online reservation · 7 reserved · 14 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 8 monitored sites, 6 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
37.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 35 of 56 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2 – Nov 8, 2026Not open online37.5%
Open site-nights35 / 56
Reserved (of online inventory)7 / 42
Weekday openings22
Weekend openings13
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 22 fall on weekdays and 13 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – Nov 2026November holds the most room. 35 of 56 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 8 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 7 |
| 005 | 7 |
| 002 | 6 |
| 003 | 6 |
| 006 | 6 |
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 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
35 open site-nights across 6 sites at Lake Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 5 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 48 ft. 8 sites take 25 ft, 6 sites take 35 ft, 6 sites take 40 ft.
All 6 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 42 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8 |
| 005 | 42 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8 |
| 002 | 43 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8 |
| 003 | 47 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8 |
| 006 | 48 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8 |
| 004 | 34 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8 |
About Lake Campground
Overview
Lake Campground offers an excellent escape from the city, just a short drive northeast of the Los Angeles metro area. It's set on the shores of Jackson Lake, providing a scenic, peaceful setting for fishing, swimming and canoeing in Angeles National Forest.
Visitors enjoy exploring the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway, which offers incredible views of oak thickets, high desert landscapes, chaparral and pine forests.
Recreation
Wildlife viewing is a popular activity, as visitors may see bobcats, mountain lions, bears and Nelson bighorn sheep.
Powerboating is not permitted on Jackson Lake, so the setting is peaceful and quiet for swimming, canoeing and fishing. The lake is stocked with trout and bluegill.
Facilities
Campsites can accommodate eight campers and two vehicles. Food storage lockers, grills, picnic tables, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood can be purchased at nearby Mountain Oak Campground.
Natural Features
Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 6,100 feet in Angeles National Forest. Campsites are secluded and shaded with scattered oak trees and Jeffrey pines. Daytime temperatures in the summer are usually in the low 80s and evenings are cool.
Angeles National Forest spans nearly 695,000 acres over most of the San Gabriel Mountain Range in southern California. Vegetation ranges from chaparral and oak at lower elevations to pine forests at higher altitudes. Elevations range from 1,200 to 10,000 feet.
The endangered California condor inhabits the forest. The Least Bells vireo and the Southwestern Willow flycatcher are two migratory birds that visitors enjoy spotting in the area. Other local inhabitants include the Arroyo toad, mountain yellow-legged frog, the mountain lion and the two-striped garter snake.
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.
8 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 48 ftNo hookups8 shadedPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
From Wrightwood, turn left on CA-2 W/Angeles Crest Highway and drive for 3.6 miles. Then turn right onto Big Pines Highway and drive 2.7 miles. Look for signs into the campground.
22234 Big Pines Hwy, Wrightwood, CA 92397760-249-3526
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233734 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lake Campground?
Reservations for Lake Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 35 of 56 tracked site-nights are currently open (62.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 70 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 18:20 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 Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site-date openings at Lake Campground in the last 7 days, 60 over 30 days and 70 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Lake Campground?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 38 of 70 (54.3%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Lake Campground?
5 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Lake Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
6 of the 8 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 48 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Lake Campground?
November 2026, with 35 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 56.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Lake Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 25 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-28 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Lake Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 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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