It's not perfect, therefore only 4 stars, I also give life a 4 star, as it's not perfect either :) If your from the flatlands, like me from Chicago, this place is amazing. only 50 miles from LA. The ride up from LA is amazing. If you take the 405 to 118 your going against the traffic, and usually moves good, Big Plus! Once on Angeles forest Hwy, you will go over 2 beautiful bridges, and a Tunnel. Traffic is light at 9 am on a workday. My last trip, not one car caught up to me. Getting here is 1/2 the fun:) It can get noisy, and parties can go on all night, so bring ear plugs. It's not all the time, but occasionally it happens. Water available, creek is flowing now due to all the rain. It's cold here at night. bring all you can bring to keep warm.
We were forced to camp at this campsite back in January, as it was the only campground open in the entire park. The site itself is fine - pit toilets, running water spigots, decent sized sites with table and fire-pit. However, there are MUCH better sites within the park at higher elevations with views and that aren't RIGHT next to the road like this one.
Site #1 is close to the road but is the most quiet away from the neighbors. They do NOT sell firewood and we were told to scrounge for it. Thankfully we had a hacking knife but all the other campsites had to rely on twigs
Nice campsite just outside of LA. Camp was fairly full, but lots of space so not a problem. Facilities are limited to toilets and water. Campsites are first come, first serve, so get there early to get a good spot.
TL;DR - Fine campsite if you're in a bind but if you have the time, keep driving up the mountain!
Great place 2 relax. love wakeing up 2 nature
Monte Cristo Campground is a US Campground based in Palmdale, California. Monte Cristo Campground is located at Angeles Forest Hwy, Palmdale, CA 93550, USA.
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