Safety First

Please be aware of these alerts and notices because many unexpected situations can present difficult challenges for forest visitors.

Be well informed and prepared for your next visit to the forest.

Before venturing out, contact the nearest Forest Service office for recent information on alerts, advisories, notices and closures.

To report an emergency, please call 911.

Alerts

• 05-01-19-02 - Littlerock

  Date(s): Mar 1, 2019 - Feb 1, 2020

  ORDER NO. 05-01-19-02

  Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and to protect natural resources and provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, Angeles National Forest. This Order is effective from March 1, 2019, until February 1, 2020.

  1. Going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Little Rock Closure Area as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit B. 36 CFR 261.52(e).
  2. Being on any National Forest System road within the Little Rock Closure Area as shown on Exhibit B. 36 CFR 261.54( e ).

  Full Closure Order (PDF)

• Eagle Forest Order 05-01-19-01

  Date(s): Feb 5, 2019

  View Forest Order 05-01-19-01

• Williamson Rock area closure, Forest Order NO. 05-01-18-07

  Date(s): Dec 3, 2018

  Closure Order (PDF)

• Fire Restrictions, Forest Order No. 05-01-19-03

  Date(s): Nov 29, 2018

  Current Fire Restrictions include:

  Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire outside of a developed recreation site.

  Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

  Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torches with an open flame.

  Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun, except in the authorized public shooting ranges.

  Full document

• Regional Order 17-03

  Date(s): Oct 3, 2017

  Regional Order 17-03 

  Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 26l.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands under my jurisdiction within the State of California. This Order is effective from October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2019. 

  1.    Using an explosive. 36 CFR 261.52(b).
  2.    Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR 26l.52(f).
  3.    Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine, without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order in accordance with the U.S. Forest Service Standard 5100-la. 36 CFR 261.52(j).

   

• Regional Order 17-02

  Date(s): Oct 3, 2017

  Regional Order 17-02

  Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands within the State of California under my jurisdiction. This Order is effective from October 4, 2017, through October 3, 2019.

  1.    Possession of an alcoholic beverage in an open container in a motor vehicle or off­highway vehicle. 36 CFR 261.58(bb).
  2.    Possession of an alcoholic beverage by any person under 21 years of age. 36 CFR 261.58(bb).

• Camping Restrictions 05-01-17-05

  Date(s): Aug 28, 2017

  View Forest Order

Conditions

Recreation, Road Conditions, and Weather Information

Recreation Conditions

Throughout the year, the forest has seasonal campground closures or closures due to inclement weather or fire. For information on recreation closures, please call an Angeles National Forest office or visit our recreation section for current statuses.

Road Conditions

Road conditions throughout the Angeles National Forest - San Gabriel Mountains National Monument can change suddenly due to weather conditions or fire activity.

Angeles National Forest Fire Conditions

Fire Use Restrictions on the Angeles are determined by a graduated system that becomes more restrictive as fire danger levels increase.

Public Notices

Know Before You Go - Public Notices

As a visitor to the national forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the forest and the natural resources and to provide for the public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you online for your review. Forest officers are empowered to enforce the Federal Regulations which the rules listed in the brochure are taken from. Please take time to read and understand them. If you have additional questions please call your local Forest Service Office for clarification.