Picnicking
- Picnic areas are first-come, first-served and open from sunrise to sunset only.
- No overnight camping is allowed in picnic areas in the Angeles National Forest.
- Choose from sites offering only one or two picnic tables, to large areas such as Charlton Flats, Stonyvale, or Chantry Flat which offer dozens of picnic sites.
- Always check the forest's Alerts & Notices webpage for updates prior to your visit to learn more about fire restrictions, potential closures, office hours, and more.
- Fire danger levels can vary throughout the year. Pay close attention to fire restrictions, as you may not be able to cook food onsite either in a campfire ring or propane or charcoal grill. This includes both portable and onsite grills or fire rings. In addition, campfires may be restricted even with a California Campfire Permit.
- When campfires are allowed, based on fire danger levels, a California Campfire Permit is required. The permit can be obtained online at Prevent Wild Fire | Campfire Permit (preventwildfiresca.org), at one of our offices, or stop by a U.S. Forest Service Fire Station.
- Some picnic areas do not have water available. Bring enough water for all of your activities.
- Be sure to purchase your Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass before arrival at campgrounds and/or visiting other forest facilities. Some forest offices sell passes.
- Pets are welcome in the Angeles National Forest, but in consideration of other visitors and for your pet's safety and the protection of wildlife, all pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length at all times.
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Juniper Picnic Area
Site Closed
The Juniper Picnic Area is currently CLOSED until further notice.
Los Alamos Campground
Site Open
General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears.…
Lower San Antonio Day-Use Area
Site Closed
Located near Mt. San Antonio aka Mt. Baldy, this picnic area offers visitors a chance enjoy the great outdoors underneath the tallest peak in the Angeles National Forest - San Gabriel Mountains…
Manker Flat Campground
Site Open
General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears.…
Mescal Picnic Site
Site Open
Maintenance of boardwalk is ongoing. Elevation: 6,100-feetAmenities: 8 Picnic sites- picnic tables, BBQ pedastal grills. Vault toilets, Trash receptacles. No piped water available. Seasonal…
Messenger Flats Campground
Site Open
General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears.…
Mill Creek Summit Picnic Area
Site Open
This site not regularly maintained. Amenities: Picnic tables. Vault toilets. No drinking water. Day use hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Millard Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
CHECK ALERTS & NOTICES FOR ANY URGENT UPDATES.General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go! These conditions…
Mountain Oak Campground
Site Open
General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears.…
Mt. Baldy Day Use Area
Site Open