Los Angeles Gateway District
The Los Angeles Gateway District Office is located at 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road, Sylmar, CA 91342.
(818) 899-1900
FAX (818) 896-6727
CRS (800) 735-2922 (Voice)
CRS (800) 735-2929 (TDD/TTY)
Where can I find hours-of-operation?
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Where can I find hours-of-operation? |
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Reservations: | N/A |
Fees: | No fee is required to park here for information or to purchase passes. |
Information Center: | For up-to-date information on recreation areas accessible for people with disabilities, please contact your local Angeles National Forest district office |
General Information
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Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Los Angeles Gateway District
Campground Camping
The Los Angeles River Ranger Disrict has no cabin rentals.
Areas for Campground Camping at Los Angeles Gateway District
- Bear Campground
- Bear Canyon Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Fall Creek Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Gould Mesa Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Hoegees Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Idlehour Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Los Alamos Campground
- Messenger Flats Campground
- Millard Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Mt. Lowe Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Oak Flat Campground
- Sawmill Campground
- Spruce Grove Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Upper Shake Campground
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Los Angeles Gateway District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Los Angeles Gateway District
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Los Angeles Gateway District
- Gould Mesa Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Lightning Point Group Campground
- Messenger Flats Campground
- Mt. Lowe Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Los Angeles Gateway District
- Chantry Flat Picnic Area
- Echo Mtn Trail via Cobb Estate
- Gabrielino National Recreation Trail
- Gould Mesa Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Idlehour Trail
- Lightning Point Group Campground
- Messenger Flats Campground
- Mt. Lowe Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Mt. Wilson Trail
- North Devil's Backbone Trail
- North Fork Saddle Picnic Area
- PCT - San Francisquito Canyon Trail
- Paul Little Picnic Area
- Prairie Fork Trail
- Red Box Picnic Area
- Sam Merrill (lower) Trail
- Sam Merrill (middle) Trail
- Silver Moccasin Trail
- Sturtevant Trail & Sturtevant Loop
- Winter Creek (Lower) Trail
- Winter Creek (Upper) Trail
- Winter Creek Trail
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Los Angeles Gateway District
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Los Angeles Gateway District
Visitor Programs
Areas for Visitor Programs at Los Angeles Gateway District
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Los Angeles Gateway District
Visitor Centers
Areas for Visitor Centers at Los Angeles Gateway District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Los Angeles Gateway District
- Bear Campground
- Bear Canyon Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Bear Divide Vista Picnic Area
- Chantry Flat Picnic Area
- Echo Mountain Picnic Area
- Elizabeth Lake Day-Use Area
- Fall Creek Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Frenchman's Flat Day Use Area
- Gould Mesa Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Hoegees Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Los Alamos Campground
- Messenger Flats Campground
- Millard Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Mt. Lowe Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Mt. Wilson Skyline Park Picnic Site
- North Fork Saddle Picnic Area
- Oak Flat Campground
- Oak Springs Trailhead & Picnic Area
- Paul Little Picnic Area
- Red Box Picnic Area
- Rowher Flats OHV Area
- Sawmill Campground
- Serrano Picnic Site
- Spanish Point Picnic Site
- Spruce Grove Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Stoneyvale Picnic Site
- Switzer Picnic Site
- Upper Shake Campground
- Vacquero Boating and Picnic Site
- Wildwood Picnic Site
- Yellowbar Picnic Site
Alerts & Warnings
- Additional Fire Restrictions: Region-wide (English, Español) thru May 29, 2025
- Updated Closures of the Bridge Fire Area could affect Your Forest Visit!
- NEW! Office & Visitor Center Updates - Need Info or Passes?
- Fire Danger Downgrade to ‘EXTREME’ at the Angeles National Forest
- Angeles National Forest full closure to partial closure
- Forest Service Road Closures
- Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits/Dispersed Camping Restrictions) til Dec. 15, 2026