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Recreation Region: Los Angeles Gateway District

Wildwood Picnic Site

Amenities: Picnic sites- picnic tables, BBQ pedestal grills (--usable only when fire restrictions allow), vault toilets, trash receptacles. No piped water available. Seasonal stream water (treat before using). However, water flow may be low or non-existent due to reduced rainfall. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking and extinguishing your BBQ grill fire (when fires/grilling are allowed).

Reservations

Picnic sites are first-come, first-served. Reserving or holding of sites not allowed.

General Information

Only open from 6 a.m. to 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

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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

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.29027778

Longitude: -118.2472222

Elevation

1,800 ft.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Day Hikes Info

Access to Stone Canyon Trail.

Swimming Info

Access to Big Tujunga Creek.

Last updated March 30th, 2025