San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area Prohibitions

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. This Order is effective from March 23, 2026, through December 31, 2028.

1. Entering or being in the San Gabriel OHV Area when closed, as described in Exhibit A andshown on Exhibit B. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53 (a).

2. Entering or being in the San Gabriel Reservoir. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58 (k).

3. Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58 (g).

4. Possessing or using a motorized vehicle without a functioning four-wheel drive capability in the San Gabriel OHV Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.56.

5. Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by State Law 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(bb).

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Any Federal, State, or local government official, government contractor, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

2. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or
Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A. 

A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months or both 16 U.S.C. § 551, and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581. 

Executed in Arcadia, California, this 19th day of March 2026. 
N. Jamahl Butler Forest Supervisor 
Angeles National Forest 
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument