Sawmill
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $5 per night. Sawmill is a National Forest campground near Los Angeles, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $5 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,200 ft
34.7014, -118.5717 in Los Angeles. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Sawmill?
No. Sawmill is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Sawmill?
Camping at Sawmill costs Single Site: $5 per night.
Is there drinking water at Sawmill?
No. Sawmill has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Sawmill?
Sawmill is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Sawmill
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Sawmill, in straight-line miles: Sespe Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles), and Willett Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Free
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- Free
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- Free
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More campgrounds: camping near Los Angeles and campgrounds in Los Angeles.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30