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Los Angeles Gateway District
The Los Angeles Gateway District Office is located at 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road, Sylmar, CA 91342.
Jamahl Butler, District Ranger
Aaron Ash, Deputy District Ranger
(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? |
|---|---|
| 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
General Notes:For more information on the Los Angeles Gateway District follow this link. More...
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
- 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
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Los Angeles Gateway District
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
- Inspiration Point Loop--Lighting Ridge Nature Trl
- Lightning Point Group Campground
- Red Box Picnic Area
- Vista Del Lago Interpretive Site
Visitor Centers
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
- Frenchman's Flat Day Use Area
- Gould Mesa Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Hoegees Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
- Inspiration Point Loop--Lighting Ridge Nature Trl
- 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
- Pyramid Lake--Los Alamos Group Campground
- 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
- NEW! Smoke Alert: Prescribed Burn (Planned Fire) in Chilao Area
- NEW! Bobcat Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure
- Advisory: Safety by Waterfalls / Streams / Creeks
- Offices--Info & Pass Sales Updates
- Driving to the Forest?
- Fire Restrictions: Moderate (Angeles National Forest)
- Advisory: Hiking at High Elevations
- Off-Highway Vehicle Areas
- Forest Service Road Closures / Storm Damage - Part 2 & More
- Forest Service Road Closures / Storm Damage - Part 1
- Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits & Dispersed Camping Restrictions)