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Recreation Region: Los Angeles Gateway District

Oak Springs Trailhead & Picnic Area

Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips. 

General Information

Day use hours are 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass Required.

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.

Day Use: $5/vehicle/day.
Adventure Passes are Honored: $30/annual; $5/secondary annual.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/?cid=stelprdb5208699&width=full
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored.
store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.

Dogs must be on leash.

36 CFR 261.8 (d) Possessing a dog not on a leash or otherwise confined. 

$150 fine

Photo of the entrance to the LA Ranger District Office

Address: 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road San Fernando, CA 91342
Phone: (818) 899-1900
Hours: Open Monday- Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Elevation

1,750 ft.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

3 picnic tables & 1 BBQ grill (not allowed for use when in EXTREME or CRITICAL fire restrictions, water fountains where visitors can fill up their water bottles, flush and vault toilets, and accessible picnic sites.)

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

2 Hitching rails available.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking Picnicking Hiking Hiking
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Day Hikes Info

Access to the Oak Springs Trailhead

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Last updated March 25th, 2025