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Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground in California
Moderate to BookNational Forest

Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground

Angeles National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground is a campground in Angeles National Forest, California with 93 campsites. Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground is located at 34.6500° N, 118.7667° W.
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Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 3 (74 sites)Oct 4 (82 sites)Oct 5 (82 sites)

74 sites open on Oct 3 at Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 01:39 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground

  • Standard 90
  • Group 3
  • Accessible 1
  • Hookups 3

What an RV fits

  • 25 ft3 sites
  • 35 ft90 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water
  • dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, wildlife, photography, offroad, water sports.

All sites at Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

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About Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground

Overview

Los Alamos Campground is located 90 minutes from Los Angeles, offering a restful experience without the lengthy travel time. Guests enjoy the beauty of the nearby Pyramid Lake at the base of mountains, and the excitement of lake activities like jet skiing and wakeboarding.

Water in Pyramid Lake takes a long journey from Plumas National Forest and Oroville Dam in northern California. An aqueduct carries the water down through the Tehachapi Mountains to its southern California resting point at Pyramid Lake.

Recreation

Visitors can view lovely wildflowers and watch for birds. Jogging, mountain biking and motorcycle riding are enjoyable activities in the area. Various festivals take place at the lake throughout the year.

Anglers can find striped, large, and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie and

bluegill in Pyramid Lake. Boating and jet skiing are a big draw.

Facilities

The campground offers 90 single family sites and 3 group campsites. Each group site fits 40 guests and 10 vehicles.

Volleyball courts are provided for extra camping entertainment and the area has flush toilets and fresh drinking water. Sites come with picnic tables and grills. Some parking aprons are paved, but most are sandy gravel.

A dump station is available and a camp general store is also on-site.

Natural Features

Campsites are set back away from Pyramid Lake in the hills above the Santa Clarita Valley. The campsites are mostly open, but some trees offer limited shade to campers in Loop 3.

Pyramid Lake spans 1,300 acres with 21 miles of shoreline. Pyramid Rock, the lake's namesake, is south of the lake's dam in Piru Gorge.

A diverse variety of animal life exists in Angeles National Forest. Birds and squirrels are commonly seen. Other wildlife includes bobcat, mountain lion, bear and

Nelson bighorn sheep.

Nearby Attractions

The Vista Del Lago Visitor Center offers sweeping views of Pyramid Lake on its wraparound viewing platform. It also provides a giant map room with intriguing facts about California's geology and water supply systems.

The Hungry Valley Off-Road State Vehicular Recreation Area is just minutes away, offering opportunities for off-road vehicle riding.

Rules and notices at Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers

No RV hookups available

Boat trailers are allowed in a campsite, but are considered part of the two vehicle maximum.

Quagga Mussle Inspections at Pyramid Lake: Please be aware that these inspections are taking place at the entrance to Pyramid Lake for all vessels not previously inspected. Be prepared for inspections and always arrive with your vessel CLEAN, DRAINED AND DRY of all water. For more information visit: www.dfg.ca.gov/invasives/quaggamussel .

Campsite reservation fee covers 8 people and 2 vehicle. Maximum number of people per site is 8. Maximum number of vehicles per site is 2. Additional Vehicles require an addtional campsite reservation

For more information on Angeles National Forest, click here

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

Standard Nonelectric sites cost $26/night for up to 8 people. There will be an additional fee of $10 per additional person.

We apologize for any inconvenience but this facility does not accept the Interagency Access Pass or the Interagency Senior Pass.

Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground?

Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 93 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground have?

Pyramid Lake - los Alamos Campground has 93 campsites.

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