Can you reserve a site at Sawmill Campground?

No. Sawmill Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Sawmill Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Angeles National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,196 ft
Elevation

5200-foot elevation. 8 sites. No water. Vault toilets. Campsites are first come - first served. RV's to 16'.

Must access this campground from Pine Canyon Road due to washout on 7N23. Can not access from Old Ridge Route.

Please call the Acton Work Center at (661) 269-2808 for information.

Getting there

34.70101, -118.57182 · 34°42'3.6"N 118°34'18.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Aug, down to 55°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	56	58	63	68	76	86	92	93	88	77	65	55
Low °F	38	39	43	46	53	62	68	68	62	53	44	37
Precip in	3.7	4.4	2.5	0.9	0.4	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.1	0.7	0.7	2.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.1 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 Sawmill Campground

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

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Restrictions:

See current fire restrictions.

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

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