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Chilao Campgrounds

US Forest Service · California

Chilao Campgrounds in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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 approximately 40 sites for camping. Manzanita is used for overflow during winter months. Little Pines is open year-round dependent on winter and/or road conditions. Wildlife is very active in this area and campers should ensure they secure their food when site is unattended. Amenities: 84campsites spread out over 2 loops. Vault toilets. Piped water.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$20/night
Booking
first-come, first-served
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
535
Listed facilities
toilets (as published by the agency)
Coordinates
34.32111, -118.01583

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Source: US Forest Service, dated 2026-08-06, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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