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Red Box Picnic Area
DUE TO RECENT WINTER STORMS, SOME RECREATION AREAS MAY BE INACCESSIBLE OR CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK ALERTS & NOTICES FOR ANY CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS / OFFICE UPDATES.
Amenities: 6 picnic sites with a designated picnic table and BBQ grill. Vault toilets. Trash receptacles. No piped water available. (Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning and drinking.)
Hiking: Access to the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail for both the West Fork and the Arroyo Seco.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Day-use hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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| Reservations: | Picnic sites are first-come, first-served. Reserving or holding of sites not allowed. |
| Area Amenities: | Picnic tables,Toilets |
| Fees: | Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Fire Restrictions are in effect. All BBQ grill fires must be put completely out before you leave the area. |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Passes: | Adventure Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Please call the LA Gateway District Office at (818) 899-1900 for current conditions and additional information. |
Activities
Horse Riding
Visitor Programs
Interpretive Areas
Picnicking
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | |
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| Toilets: |
Alerts & Warnings
- NEW! Office Updates - Need Info or Passes?
- UPDATED! Forest Service Road Closures
- Additional Damage to Roads/Trails Due to Tropical Storm Hilary
- Fire Danger: HIGH
- Temporary Closures (Bobcat Fire)
- Advisory: Safety by Waterfalls / Streams / Creeks
- Driving to the Forest?
- Advisory: Hiking at High Elevations
- Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits & Dispersed Camping Restrictions)