Monte Cristo Campground at Angeles Forest Highway, Palmdale, California.

It's not perfect, therefore only 4 stars, I also give life a 4 star, as it's not perfect either :) If your from the flatlands, like me from Chicago, this place is amazing. only 50 miles from LA. The ride up from LA is amazing. If you take the 405 to 118 your going against the traffic, and usually moves good, Big Plus! Once on Angeles forest Hwy, you will go over 2 beautiful bridges, and a Tunnel. Traffic is light at 9 am on a workday. My last trip, not one car caught up to me. Getting here is 1/2 the fun:) It can get noisy, and parties can go on all night, so bring ear plugs. It's not all the time, but occasionally it happens. Water available, creek is flowing now due to all the rain. It's cold here at night. bring all you can bring to keep warm.

We were forced to camp at this campsite back in January, as it was the only campground open in the entire park. The site itself is fine - pit toilets, running water spigots, decent sized sites with table and fire-pit. However, there are MUCH better sites within the park at higher elevations with views and that aren't RIGHT next to the road like this one.

TL;DR - Fine campsite if you're in a bind but if you have the time, keep driving up the mountain!