Lightning Point Group Campground
Acton, California · 6,142 ft · In Angeles National Forest
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · from OpenStreetMap and USGS
- Elevation
- 6,142 ft (1,872 m)6,142 ft1,872 m
Sites6
Lightning Point Group Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
- Trash / dumpster
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About
Overview
Lightning Point Campground sits at an elevation of 6,100 feet, about 25 miles southeast of Palmdale and roughly 35 miles north of the San Fernando Valley. Nestled among Jeffrey pines, scrub oaks, and manzanita, the campground offers accommodations for both group visitors and equestrian campers. The nearby Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is a favorite destination, providing access to a route that stretches from Canada to Mexico and showcases six of North America’s seven ecozones.
Recreation
Hiking, bird watching/wildlife viewing, horseback riding/horse camping, are the biggest attractions for campers. Angeles National Forest boasts 557 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. All trails, excluding the Pacific Crest Trail, allow mountain biking as well.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Lightning Point Group Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny53°46°
- WedSunny61°54°
- ThuSunny63°57°
- FriSunny65°56°
- SatSunny66°54°
Nearby camping
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Lightning Point Group Campground
Public Land · under 100 ft · Acton
Messenger Flats Campground
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Acton
Big Buck Trail Camp
Dispersed · 2.6 mi · Acton
3 more within 25 mi
6 OpenStreetMap entries in Acton share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.6 mi
Big Buck Trail Camp
Acton, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Angeles National Forest
- 5.1 mi
Camp site
Acton, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Angeles National Forest
- 6.7 mi
Camp site
Acton, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Angeles National Forest
- 8.5 mi
Pacifico Mountain Campground
Acton, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Angeles National Forest
- 8.7 mi
Oakwilde Trail Camp (not maintained)
Pasadena, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Angeles National Forest
- 9.2 mi
Bear Canyon Trail Camp
Altadena, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Angeles National Forest
Location and contact
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