Coldbrook Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Angeles National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,286 ft
Elevation

Coldbrook Campground offers 22 shaded campsites* at the intersection of Coldbrook and Soldier Creeks that are open year round. Available on a first-come, first-serve basis, each campsite can fit up eight people and two vehicles (additional fee applies for the second vehicle). This campground is less populated then nearby Crystal Lake Recreation Area. However, it does reach capacity on most summer weekends. Each campsite has a fire pit and grill, and picnic tables are available on the grounds. Potable water is available on the campgrounds. 

The trailhead for the 7-mile round trip hike to the summit of Smith Mountain is just 1/3 of a mile away and the popular Bridge to Nowhere hike is a short drive away. RV's are allowed up to 22 feet, but there are no hookups for electricity or waste.

*Note: Camping - $12 per night per site, $5 for extra vehicle. Day use - $5 per vehicle. Adventure Pass will be honored for day use. Campsites are first-come-first-served. Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked outside the campground. A California Campfire Permit is required. 

Getting there

34.29148, -117.84042 · 34°17'29.3"N 117°50'25.5"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in7.17.54.62.20.90.30.20.20.11.01.84.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Coldbrook Campground

Can you reserve a site at Coldbrook Campground?
No. Coldbrook Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Coldbrook Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Coldbrook Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $12/night for single unit. Place cash/check/money order in the envelope provided and put it in the fee tube. Make checks and money orders payable to "USDA Forest Service."

Restrictions:

  • See current fire restrictions.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Coldbrook Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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