Angel Lake Campground

Our actual camping experience was great! Loved our campsite, neighbors were courteous of each other. Camp host was an absolute wonderful lady who kept the campgrounds and facilities in tip top shape. Taking our little blow up kayak on the lake was fun. We enjoyed fishing. The only reason I dropped a star is because of the amount of fishing line, hooks, and garbage we saw on one of the shores we were fishing from and hanging out on. I brought a Grocery bag and cleaned up for a straight hour and a half. It is a safety concern for both the wildlife and the human visitors, as well as just a visual reminder that some people don't clean up after themselves. I know some of it is accidental and can't be helped when lines snag on rocks or trees and water levels are higher..but this was pretty crazy. It made me think of Mirror Lake in Washington State -- lots of visitors to fish and camp, but people left tons of fishing supplies and garbage behind. Heartbreaking. But the campgrounds and bathrooms themselves were wonderful. Would definitely go back. And now one of the beaches is clean and ready for a relaxing day!

The drive up to the campground is not for the faint hearted, but I made it up in my little Chevy Malibu. The road has switchbacks, sheer drops, and no guard rails. However, it all pays off when you get to the campground. The views of the waterfall, Angel Lake, and the surrounding mountains are spectacular. Take time for a hike up to the waterfall and a dip in the lake. The bathrooms were clean. The camp host was friendly and helpful. My site had a flat gravel area perfect for a tent. My only suggestion is to find ways to make your own shade and reduce the daytime heat. If you're tent camping, leave your rain fly off during the day or swarms of insects will find it a lovely place to gather. Be sure to wake up early to catch the sunrise!

If you want away from it all, this is the Campground for you. You drive 8-12 miles up for it. But the beauty is amazing. The colors of the leaves are spectacular!

Absolutely beautiful. Words can't describe how amazing and surreal this place is! The road going up has a couple of tight areas but was in excellent condition and the views from the road were jaw dropping! The campground is really nice! The bathrooms are clean!!!! The spots are really nice but there are lots of bushes so be prepared for the bugs and the brave little squirrels!! The lake was just a short walk from the campground. Amazing place to visit, will definitely be back time and time again!

Pros: Beautiful scenery, clean toilets (vault toilets) Cons: no potable water available at all Camp host wasn't very available and did not sell firewood (many do) So many mosquitos and rodents Camp sites close, not a lot of privacy and very small. Drive is nail biting if you are towing a trailer (narrow, hair pin turns, no guardrails)