What a great get away from the city! Three things stand out here : the cleanliness of the camp,…read moremost courteous hosts, the ample river space, flow, and sound. Thank you, Cathy and family!

Really bad experience! Spots are too small and pricey, bathroom was bad, the store was closed, they…read moreopen too late and they closed at 6, every time that you need came in you need to go and tell somebody to open. We rent 2 spots and the hobbit house; one of the worst thing was the hobbit house where my sister and her family got bitten of bedbugs. The river was dirty, not of the pictures showed . The only good thing was the Lady of the front, she's so sweet and kind.

Great views frrom camp sites of planets, meteors, stars…read more Clean, well maintained site for daily as nightly usage. Plenty of trails to access the lical sites of clear views of mountains, sky, desert communities below.

We came here the weekend of June 19-21. It is one of the most aesthetic campgrounds, especially…read moreduring sunset hour! I will come back solely for the view, it was that beautiful! There are also numerous pine trees throughout that provide shade and a relaxing sound with the wind. I loved the nature part of this camp, and loved that there was even a walking trail traversing the perimeter of the grounds. The campsites are well spaced out for the most part as the campground is pretty big. Some sites are on the perimeter of the camp (best sunset views) and some on the inner part of the camp such as our campsite on site 83. Our site was near a bathroom which was very clean with no stench upon arrival. We also were near a water spout which had drinking water but per the host doesn't have the best taste (so I would recommend bringing your own water if you're sensitive to that). The host that came by was very nice and proactive in telling us about not just the campground but also the area around. First off he offered us firewood for purchase that he had in the back of the truck which was a nice gesture. He also told us about a lake nearby for fishing called Jackson lake which we went to & also about the town which are all about 10 mins away. The town is small and quaint but cute! The lake is small but beautiful and perfect for a picnic. Overall our group thoroughly enjoyed this place and we will be back :)

Wonderful weekend. Seely is nestled in a nice cove next to the Heart rock hiking trail. LA Parks…read moredoes not get enough credit for putting on such an affordable, wonderful weekend for a diverse group of nature lovers. After the second day felt I needed another day! The program staff was fun and patient (Camp Hollywoodland, a 5 star review coming your way soon!), The food was fresh and cooked with care & love, The Rangers led hikes + expeditions + info sessions with humor and wisdom, The campground was clean + well-maintained, And of course mother nature for her everlasting beauty. My family had an amazing time. We returned happy, fufilled, and rested. Thanks to the directors: Sherri Lindsay & Lynette Smith Program Staff: Fauna, Moon, Oasis, Peach & Vanilla Cooking Staff: Justin, Castro, Rozetta Everett, Cristobal Morales, Romero Moseley, Sally Murrieta & Marissa Wichter Park Rangers: Sean Kleckner & Tom Mendibles A+++++ would camp again

Our 4th time here, and probably more fun with kids. Our second trip up since both sons were grown,…read morebeautiful surroundings with cabins that are a bit rustic; 2 bunk beds and 1 single (sleeps 5), heater and electrical outlets. You're advised to never turn off your heater because it gets quite cold at night and after lights out, they won't be out to fix it if you can't get it back on again. There is table tennis, archery sign up, crafts, nature talks, s'mores around a campfire, hikes, etc. that are all optional. Saturday night our Ranger even told "ghost" stories, like the time he was patrolling Griffith Park (where he still works), and spotted a lone woman walking the road near Travel Town around 3 AM. Turning around to see if she was alright and pulling next to her; her face was like porcelain and she appeared to be holding something which she was trying to hide. She responded "I'm okay" then walked off toward an extremely thick growth of brush, disappearing before his eyes. He stated that the whole experience gave him "the creeps" and didn't seem real. But our ranger, who shall remain nameless in my review, was also a great guide and leads all 4 hiking excursions. And if you're up to it, if nothing else, do the hike to Heart Rock. Maybe 2-3 miles round trip, but requiring a lot of up-and-down climbing over rocks and roots on the trail. Heads Up: There are wild animals in the vicinity; and yes, bears and bobcats have been sighted. Owls can also be heard late at night. Storing food in your cabin is highly discouraged. And one more note; none of the cabins have locks on their doors. Also more of a rustic, not romantic getaway. Not much romance with only single and bunk beds provided. With thin plastic mattresses that weren't made for comfort. And you supply your own bedding or sleeping bags; don't make the mistake of forgetting your pillow like I did this time. I had to use one of my wife's extra sheets as a makeshift pillow. Not good! I paid for it with less then 2 hours of sleep. I was in a sleeping bag. The road up to and down from Crestline, Hwy 138, is a bit more treacherous then I remembered as well. Check In is from 10 AM - 12 PM Saturday, and Check Out is at 2 PM Sunday. But for 1 night, it's a very full weekend experience, and at $55.00 per person, which includes 4 meals, everything else is inclusive. That is, everything but water. For some strange reason, all camp drinking fountains have been put out of commission. I'm still scratching my head on that one. Yet throughout the entire day, the general store building provides free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate but you have to pay for bottled water. With the exception of free bottles given out this past Sunday while me and Jackie just happened to be playing a game of ping pong. And there is water at each table during mealtimes. A nice getaway though if you don't mind roughing it for 1 night. Camp Seely is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles.

Love this place, we been going every month and every time it's a nice adventure !!! Nice place to…read moredo Hiking, camping and off roaring !!!! #hiking #offroad #camping #crystallakeasuza #crystallake

This out and back hike is about 17 miles with about 4100' gain (some of it on the return). It…read morestarts from the peaceful campground and continues onto Baden-Powell peak, the 4th highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains. Along the way, there are opportunities to stop at several other peaks, such as Dawson, Hawkins, Throop, and Burnham. This would add several more miles to the total hike. The trail is single file with varying sizes of loose rock under foot. Most of the trail is a fairly tame ascension, but there are also multiple areas of decline, which of course means climbing up on the way back. You will follow signs to Windy Gap, Pacific Crest Trail, then Baden-Powell. At the summit, there are nice 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains and cities far below. A dedicated monument and plaque stands, honoring and named after the founder of the Boy Scouts. parking - adventure pass required for the parking lot tip - this hike starts at about 5,000 feet, so it may be cooler than expected, depending on the season. In the summer heat, though, it's still quite warm.

The restroom's are nasty you can barely pee the smell is awful and for the price you pay the night…read more. I don't think so

I give this place two stars, just because the restrictions not being able to have a restroom and a…read moreshower tent up, or you will get a fine for having one. The restroom was dirty which I didn't like the trash containers were full. The days we were there they weren't being empty, also there was trash everywhere. The reason they don't let portable bathrooms tents is because people would throw their poop into the river which is disgusting people need to respect Gods nature, please don't leave trash when you leave. Besides all this place is beautiful slightly quiet but some noisy with cars and motorcycles racing on the Main Street going up or down hill. Be careful and stay safe have a wonderful time, oh also didn't see or hear any bears just foxes

Beautiful campground about 1.5 hours from L.A. The drive to the campground is a little rocky but…read moredo-able in a regular car. There are about 9 first come, first serve spots (Adventure Pass required), pit toilets which are super gross (going in nature is recommended), lots of hiking trails close by and dogs are allowed. I loved this campground for a mini getaway.

Camped: Friday July 24-25, 2015…read more After hiking Mt Baden-Powell 2 months ago, my friends and I wanted to camp out in Wrightwood and hike Big Horn Mine next time we went out there. So after discussing dates, we settled on this past weekend. I looked up campsites around the area, checked the Forest Service website for more info, and settled on Blue Ridge Campground. Our back up campground was Guffy Campground, which is also nearby. Directions: You take the 2 Hwy past the city of Wrightwood, keep going past Mountain High Ski, and the next turn after the ski lifts is Blue Ridge Rd (I think there's an East or West added to the street sign). You make a left turn onto the street, with Wrightwood behind you. It is a dirt road, and road conditions are a little rough. We took 2 SUVs out there and they did perfectly fine. My Mazda 6 would not have made the trek up. It's about 3 miles from the turn to the campground, which is at the top of the Mountain High Ski lifts. The road takes you directly there. Campground: It says there are 8 spots. First come first serve, I think I only saw 7. You only need an Adventure Pass to camp here (you can pick one up at the ranger station, sport chalet, rei day use is $5, yearly $30), meaning the campground itself is free. There are 4 vault toilets. Decent and they had toilet paper. Each site had a campfire ring and a picnic table. The views are amazing up here. Since the campground is perched on top of a mountain, you can see city lights on both sides of the mountain. I tried to catch the sunset, but it's obscured by trees and mountains. It's still so beautiful though! I saw a glimpse of the sunrise and it lit the sky up! Tips: HIgh clearance vehicles or 4 wheel drive. Adventure pass. Call to check fire restrictions, when we went we were allowed a campfire. Bring your own water, there is no water up here.

One of the closest campsites to LA. Located about 15 mins off of hwy 15. Nice campsite overall…read more There are a lot of trees and lush grass for some campsites. The camp host runs a tight ship and doesn't allow flames rose over 12 inches. Small price to pay to have quiet times strictly enforced.

My family and I stayed for four days on campsite 30 and 32. Both sites were advertised as being…read moreable to accommodate a 30 ft trailer or RV. Upon arriving, we discovered the road within the campsite was narrow and very hard to maneuver the 27 ft trailer we had. We had to back the trailer into space 32 and let me tell you it was very HARD. Not enough clearance for tundra truck to maneuver into the site. We ended up having the trailer on the dirt and pavement, and at an angle to fit. This campground is not recommended for anything over 15 feet in my opinion. Also keep in mind it has zero hook up. We did utilize the dump station at Bonita Falls RV campground which was about a mile before Applewhite. Space 32 and 30 have a small incline of space between them so if you plan on having two spaces sided by side for larger groups, these sites won't work out well. Site 32 has one huge pine tree on it and 30 has no shade. The tent space will be right in the sun. Let me say it gets extremely hot by 7 am. The nights were a bit chilly so bring a sweater and blankets. One water spigot is across from site 30. The bathrooms are across from 32 and there is only ONE working toilet for women and for men for all the lower loop sites. That is not ideal considering the campsite was full. I saw portable toilets just at the entrance of the campground. Our site was along a dirt trail which was directly behind and above our sites. This trail had ATV and dirt bikes, as well as vehicles driving by at all hours of the day and night. Some vehicle driving by with loud music at 3 am. We also could hear traffic in the nearby highway. Not ideal but I guess for a location only a short distance from Fontana, you have to compromise. Definitely not the beauty of Sequoia. We we warned about rattle snakes and did see one on our last day and it came very close to my 2-year old grandson. Very scary. We saw deer along the mountain side, and the adjacent property to the campground had some llamas. There is a perimeter fence along the campground that makes it look like you're not really camping. We drove across the street to the Applewhite picnic area. The creek is ice cold and gets very very crowded on the weekends. We enjoyed Friday because it wasn't too busy. It is free if you are camping. Just show your camp pass. The camp host came by with firewood for sale and quiet time was not enforced. I would not return to this campground.

Well maintained campground and one of the cleanest I've been to in the area! The campground host…read morefrom Mountain High saved the day when we forgot a lighter and made sure we had everything we needed to have a good time. We definitely had a great time and recommend staying if you're nearby and looking for a clean, quaint campground with a lot of space. Only thing to note is the sites are not directly accessible by car, you will need to walk just a few steps off pavement.

Kinda cool that you can review campsites on Yelp, too. Anyway, here's my review of this site I…read morevisited just recently: I initially planned on visiting Table Mountain campground, just 5 minutes away, but that place was packed out the wazoo. Couldn't grab a spot. So I came here as a backup. It was 11pm or so, but my party was able to snag a spot out of 6/8 occupied sites. We grabbed an empty table and some real estate at the top of the hill. The site is used for sledding when the snow comes in for the winter, so the grade is quite noticeable. Cars must be parked at the bottom of the hill, so if you have a lot of things, be prepared for some tiring back-and-forth from the bottom to the top and back again. Since our tents were set at the very top, we had the privilege of getting some extra steps in. Each campsite here is within 50 feet of another. You are within eyesight and earshot of your neighbors - this is a bit of a downside, as I prefer camping in peace and away from other people, to get away from the city. Bring earplugs if you can spare the space. We were granted the opportunity to listen to a large family rev up their trucks throughout the first night. It went on from 11pm-3am. That would have been ideal if my definition of camping was setting up my tent in the middle of a monster truck rally. But alas, it's not. Sites also come with a grill and a fire-ring, very nice for cooking if you wish to do so. I think firewood is sold at a few stores nearby, but you can scavenge for extra around the grounds, too. The two bathrooms at the bottom of hill were a predicament. It wasn't entirely clean (which most camp potties aren't already) but you are galactically screwed if the door gets left open. Flies will swarm the two toilets and make it virtually impossible to do your business. One or two flies won't deter me from popping my squat, but I'm telling you: I instead chose to dig a hole way uphill, park myself behind a tree out of sight, and did my thing out there. It was that bad. The black plague would have been proud. On the topic of bugs: BRING BUG SPRAY. And citronella candles. And keep your tent doors closed at all times. The bugs here go crazy. Seal your foods, especially any sweets, and make sure to keep your cooking materials off the ground to avoid ants. Other than that, there was plentiful shade and the trees are swept by a decent breeze that visits every so often. It made up for the sweltering heat that had been bogging down LA for weeks. When our louder neighbors would leave to hang out at the nearby lake, it was serene and awfully peaceful. Plus, since the campground is situated between two bigger hills, the sun doesn't linger around too much during the day. While it gets the job done, this site is a sub-par escape from the city and serves only as a mediocre, last minute find; my advice would be to reserve a much nicer, cleaner, and quieter campsite months in advance. Do your research, pack smartly, and have fun.