State Park
Chilao Campground
Angeles National Forest · Palmdale, CA
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Pricing
Check official pricing0.0
0 Reviews
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Reserve or permit
- Reserve on Recreation.gov
Book a site directly with the operator.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:Palmdale, CA
About
Chilao Campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, giving campers majestic panoramas of nearby Vetter Lookout and Big Tujunga Canyon. The campground offers two different loops for tent camping- Little Pines, and Manzanita. Each loop offers 40+ sites for camping. Both loops remain open until a major snowfall makes it impossible to enter a loop. It's also important to note that wildlife is very active in this area and campers should ensure they secure their food in proper receptacles.
84 campsites spread out over 2 loops. Vault toilets. Piped water. Trash facilities. Accessible campsites.
Chilao Campground sits at an elevation of 5,300 feet, giving campers majestic panoramas of nearby Vetter Lookout and Big Tujunga Canyon. The campground offers two different loops for tent camping- Little Pines, and Manzanita. Each loop offers 40+ sites for camping. Both loops remain open until a major snowfall makes it impossible to enter a loop. It's also important to note that wildlife is very active in this area and campers should ensure they secure their food in proper receptacles.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Chilao Campground

Chilao to Devil's Canyon Trail
California
9.5 mi2,717 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Silver Moccasin Nrt
California
4.6 mi935 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Chilao to Mt. Hillyer via Horse Flats Trail
California
6.8 mi1,394 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Creekside
California
0.5 mi7 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
National Forest Hiking Trail
California
0.2 mi20 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Devils Canyon Trail
California
5.3 mi2,142 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
Nearby Campgrounds
Spot an error in our data on Chilao Campground?





