West Fork Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)
Area Status: Open
NOTE: The road to this campground is closed to vehicle traffic due to road damage. No maintenance of facilities until the road reopens. Hike-in only.
General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!
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.
Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips.
Overview of Site:
- 3,100-feet in elevation
- Hike-in site
- Seven trailside campsites
- When open, this site is not regularly maintained.
- The Gabrielino National Recreation Trail and Silver Moccasin National Recreation Trail intersect just south of the camp.
- California Campfire Permit is required--only valid when fire restrictions allow--and may be obtained online or at any Forest Service office.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | The road to this campground is closed to vehicle traffic due to road damage. No maintenance of facilities until the road reopens. |
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Reservations: | Campsites are first-come - first-served. |
Fees: | Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required for vehicles parked in the forest at developed recreation fee sites. Information & Pass Sales |
Open Season: | Year-round |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | See current fire restrictions. |
Water: | Stream |
Restroom: | Pit Toilet |
Passes: | Information & Pass Sales |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Please call the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument District office at: (626) 335-1251 for current conditions. For more office info visit Information & Pass Sales. |
General Information
Directions: From Interstate 210 in La Canada, exit at Angeles Crest Hwy. (Hwy.2) and drive north 14 miles to the Red Box Station. Park there, and walk through the gate on the Redbox-Rincon Rd. (not paved) and hike in about 5miles to the campground.Activities
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 7 single site(s) |
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
Picnicking
Alerts & Warnings
- Additional Fire Restrictions: Region-wide (English, Español) thru May 29, 2025
- Lidia Fire
- Hurst Fire
- Angeles National Forest temporarily closed for public safety through Jan. 15
- Eaton Fire
- NEW! Office & Visitor Center Updates - Need Info or Passes?
- Forest Service Road Closures
- Updated Closures of the Bridge Fire Area could affect Your Forest Visit!
- EXTREME Fire Danger Level
- Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits/Dispersed Camping Restrictions) til Dec. 15, 2026