Overview
Located on the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway at 7300’, Grassy Hollow offers a scenic and relaxing destination for camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.
Campers will find hiking, mountain biking, birding and countless other recreation opportunities. The surrounding landscape is also ideal for scenic drives.
Visit the onsite visitor center for camping supplies and local history.
Just northwest of the Los Angeles metro area.
Recreation
Wildlife viewing is a popular activity, as visitors may see bobcats, mountain lions, bears and Nelson bighorn sheep.
Facilities
Tent campsites can accommodate eight campers.
Parking for one vehicle is provided at each site. No motorhomes or trailers. Onsite parking for additional vehicles can be purchased.
Campsites range from level meadow locations to shaded, hilly sites.
Fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and water are available.
Firewood and other camping supplies can be purchased at the onsite visitor center.
Natural Features
Grassy Hollow is set in a meadow located in a hilly, oak and pine forest with beautiful views. At an elevation of 7,300 feet, summer temperatures average in the high 70s with cool nights.
The Angeles National Forest spans nearly 695,000 acres over most of the San Gabriel Mountain Range in southern California. Vegetation ranges from chaparral and oak at lower elevations to pine forests at higher altitudes. Elevations range from 1,200 to 10,000 feet.
The endangered California condor inhabits the forest. The Least Bells vireo and the Southwestern Willow flycatcher are two migratory birds that visitors enjoy spotting in the area. Other local inhabitants include the Arroyo toad, mountain yellow-legged frog, the mountain lion and the two-striped garter snake.
Nearby Attractions
The Angeles Crest Highway, part of California State Route 2, is a scenic byway that meanders through oak thickets, chaparral, high desert landscapes and pine tree forests.
The ski resort town of Wrightwood is very close by. Restaurants and a disc golf course can be found at the North Resort.
Take a hike on the Blue Ridge Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail. The Pacific Crest Trail is an impressive path that starts in Mexico and zigzags its way through Angeles and continues north across California, Oregon and Washington.
Historic Grassy Hollow Visitor Center is located onsite.