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Applewhite Campground (CA)

San Bernardino National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundWrightwood / Big PinesCalifornia⭐ 4.0 (162)
Applewhite Campground (CA)
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5 of the last 53 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
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Applewhite Campground (CA) in California is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

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Nearest DC fast charging: 7.6 mi away.

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Applewhite Campground (CA) over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~45 mi from LA

Ratings

4.0★★★★☆159 ratings
5★73
4★41
3★28
2★11
1★6
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.4/4
AT&T0.2/4
T-Mobile0.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Applewhite Campground (CA) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Applewhite Campground (CA)?

Applewhite Campground (CA) in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Applewhite Campground (CA) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Applewhite Campground (CA) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Applewhite Campground (CA)?

CampSage's scans caught 17 openings at Applewhite Campground (CA) over the last 30 days, on 14 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Applewhite Campground (CA) a good campground?

Applewhite Campground (CA) holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 162 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Applewhite Campground (CA)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Applewhite Campground (CA), Verizon rates highest at 3.4 out of 5 from 54 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Applewhite Campground (CA) located?

Applewhite Campground (CA) is located in Wrightwood / Big Pines, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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