Red Box Picnic Area
Area Status: Open
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
Alerts & Warnings
- Additional Fire Restrictions: Region-wide (English, Español) thru May 29, 2025
- NEW! Office & Visitor Center Updates - Need Info or Passes?
- Bridge Fire (General Info)
- Closures of the Bridge Fire Area could affect your visit!
- EXTREME Fire Danger Level
- Forest Service Road Closures
- Closure: Williamson Rock Area Closed thru Dec. 31, 2026
- Closure: West Fork Road closed to recreationists on weekdays thru Dec. 1, 2024
- Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits/Dispersed Camping Restrictions) til Dec. 15, 2024