Chilao Picnic Area


Area Status: Temporarily Closed
Chilao Picnic Area Sign

DUE TO RECENT WINTER STORMS, SOME RECREATION AREAS MAY BE INACCESSIBLE OR CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK ALERTS & NOTICES FOR ANY CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS / OFFICE UPDATES.

Elevation: 5,300-feet

Amenities: 20+ picnic sites with picnic tables, BBQ pedestal grills, campfire rings. vault toilets, trash facilities. Piped water may or may not be available. Due to limited water availability, please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing BBQ grill fires and campfires.  

Hiking: Access to the Silver Moccasin National Recreation Trail and the Chilao Visitor Center

Fees: Day use - Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass required

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Day use hours are 6 am to 10 pm
Reservations: Picnic sites are first come - first served. Reserving or holding of sites not allowed. 
Area Amenities: Accessible,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking
Fees: Adventure Pass Required $5/day or $30/year. Interagency Passes also accepted.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Fire Restrictions are in effect. All fires must be put completely out when unattended and before you leave the area.
Closest Towns: La Canada.
Restroom: Vault Toilet
Passes: Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass Required.
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Please call the Acton Work Center at (661) 269-2808 for current conditions and additional information.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Picnicking

Amenities

Picnic tables:
Parking:
Toilets: Wooden Vault
Accessible: 2 sites
Drinking water: Non-potable

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
34.326388

  Longitude : 
-118.007222

  Elevation : 
5300