Chilao Visitor Center
Elevation: 5,100-feet
Amenities: Self-guided trails with exhibits. Vault toilets (non-flush) are located across the road in the Chilao Picnic Area. Trash receptacle available. No water available at visitor center.
Hiking: Access to multiple trails--
- Silver Moccasin National Recreation Trail is within a half-mile of the visitor center. Dirt trail
- National Forest Trail - very short paved trail with exhibits, which leads to the West Fork Cabin
- Gabrieleño Trail - short paved trail with exhibits about historic Native American use of the forest
- Creekside Trail - 1/4-mile dirt trail with outdoor exhibits
- Hiking trail - 1/4-mile dirt trail with exhibits that help you learn how to time your hiking speed, slight elevation gain.
Wildlife-viewing: Popular site for bird-watching
Programs: Programs and activities may be arranged by reservation--call 626-796-5541 (weekends) or (661) 269-2808 (weekdays).
General Information
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays
Passes are not required to park at the visitor center.
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.
No fees are required for this site
No fee is required to park here.
Only service dogs are permitted within the Chilao Visitor Center
Address: Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) LA Canada, CA 91011
Phone: (626) 796-5541
Hours: Open - Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.32722222
Longitude: -118.0058333
Parking
41 individual parking spurs and 5 bus parking spurs
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Outdoor Science and Learning
Visitor Programs
Visitor Centers
Interpretive Areas/Exhibits
Viewing Wildlife