Los Alamos Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Los Alamos Campground
General Camping Info : Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest! Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go! : These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S’mores. Be Bear Aware! : Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips. Overview of Site: Elevation: 2,900-feet in elevation Amenities: Concessionaire-operated. There are 93 single family campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, flush toilets, piped water available. Camp store. Dump station. Premium campsites have shade ramadas. Pyramid Lake: The lake is only 2.5 miles away and offers swimming, waterskiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and fishing. Fees: Camping - This site can be reserved by calling Toll-Free 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov . RVs: Maximum RV length is 26’. No hook-ups. The campground offers 93 family sites with tables, and fresh drinking water. (No showers or hook-ups available). A large group campsite accommodating up to 50 visitors is available on a reservation only basis. Piped water. Flush toilets. Camp store. Potable water and dump station free to overnight guests. Group campsites available. This is the closest campground to Pyramid Lake, although the campground is NOT located on the lake. A boat launch ramp is located at the lake. Maximum RV length 26 feet. Campers have first priority to Pyramid Lake but must be in line to enter the marina area by 6:15 a.m. General Info: 661-295-7155
Before you go
Season
Year round
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Standard sites $20 per night, Premium sites $35, plus $10 reservation fee.
Hours
Open year round.
Restrictions
See current fire restrictions.
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.