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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Buck Creek Trailhead- 18W01Trailhead · 5.2 mi from camp

  Trailhead parking is located 3.0 miles away at the locked gate off of Los Alamos Road, located adjacent to the southern portion of Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area. Recreation.gov

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• Buck Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 5.2 mi from campShow on map
• PCT - California Section EHike · 110.4 mi long · Long-distance trail · 7.8 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Agua Dulce to Tehachapi Pass.

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• Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10Hike · 19.7 mi from camp

  This is a loop trail in the Sespe Wilderness. Recreation.gov

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• Red Reef TrailHike · 16.8 mi long · 17.2 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Pyramid RockPeak · 2,349 ft · 0.6 mi from campShow on map
• Slide MountainPeak · 4,593 ft · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• Condor LookoutViewpoint · 11.5 mi from campShow on map
• Bowers Cave (Cave of the San Martins)Cave · 16.1 mi from campShow on map
• White Swift FallsWaterfall · 19.9 mi from camp

  A 59-foot waterfall.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Mount Pinos Winter Sports AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 23.3 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Los Padres National Forest.

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Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.