Recreation
The Angeles National Forest is an urban National Forest in the center of an ever-changing population and provides a wide range of recreation opportunities to visitors from around the world. These important recreation areas provide a place for surrounding communities to experience solitude, quiet, and enjoy unique recreation opportunities.
Important Information
Policy on Shooting
Target shooting is not allowed anywhere in Angeles National Forest - San Gabriel Mountains National Monument except in designated ranges.
Policy on Pet Dogs
Always keep your dog leashed, except when inside a vehicle, tent, dog crate, or portable kennel. Do not allow your dog to wander freely, pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 36, Chapter II, Sec. 261.8 (d).
While on a trail or in and around campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs must be kept on a leash (unless caged or crated) no longer than six feet, pursuant to CFR, Title 36, Chapter II, Sec. 261.16 (j).
Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times, as state and county laws apply on National Forest System lands.
Recreation Fee Information
The Recreation Fee Program, which includes the Adventure Pass, helps conserve, protect, and restore natural and heritage resources. Follow this link to a map of the Recreation Fee Locations and more information on the Recreation Fee Program.
Need to Purchase an Adventure Pass?
Look at the map below to see where the closest location is to purchase a pass.
Motor Vehicle Use Maps
These maps have been prepared and issued under 36 CFR 212.56, and identify those roads, trails, and areas designated for motor vehicle use. Learn more about Motor Vehicle Use Maps:
Recreation Conditions Report
Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
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6,000' PCT Trailhead | Open | |
Appletree Campground | Open | |
Arch Picnic Site | Open | |
Bandido Group Campground | Open | |
Bear Campground | Open | |
Bear Canyon Trail Camp | Open | |
Big Rock Campground | Open | Hike-in 1/8th mile. |
Blue Ridge Campground | Open | |
Buckhorn Campground | Closed | Closed for post-winter cleanup. |
Cabin Flat Trail Camp | Open | Hike-in only. |
Chantry Flat Picnic Site | Closed | Closed due to a road improvement project. |
Charlton Flats Picnic Area | Open | Hike-in only due to standing dead trees along the Canyon Bottom Road. |
Chilao Campground | Open | |
Chilao Picnic Area | Open | |
Chilao Visitor Center | Open | Open weekends 9am-4pm. |
Clear Creek Information Station | Closed | Closed |
Coldbrook Campground | Open | |
Cooper Canyon Trail Camp | Open | Hike-in only |
Cottonwood Campground | Closed | Closed |
Coulter Group Campground | Open | |
Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground | Open | |
Deer Flats Group Campground | Closed | |
Devore Trail Camp | Closed | Closed due to the Revised Bobcat Fire. |
Glenn Camp Campground | Closed | Closed due to the Revised Bobcat Fire. |
Gould Mesa Trail Camp | Open | |
Grassy Hollow Visitor Center Interpretive Site | Closed | Closed to public access. |
Guffy Campground | Open | |
Hoegees Trail Camp | Closed | Closed due to the Revised Bobcat Fire Closure. |
Horse Flats Campground | Open | |
Jackson Flat Group Campground | Closed | |
Lake Campground | Open | Reservations made through Rec.gov |
Lightning Point Group Campground - Closed | Closed | Closed |
Little Jimmy Trail Camp | Open | |
Los Alamos Campground | Open | |
Los Alamos Group Campground | Open | |
Lupine Campground | Open | Hike-in only. |
Manker Campground | Open | |
Meadow Group Campground | Open | Due to plumbing repairs, Meadow Group Campground does not have piped water available at this time. The flush toilets are closed, vault toilets are available. Forest visitors are advised to bring enough water for drinking, washing, and extinguishing your campfires. We are working diligently to get the repairs completed as soon as possible. |
Messenger Flats Campground | Closed | |
Millard Campground | Open | Front gate may close anytime due to Red Flag conditions. |
Monte Cristo Campground | Open | |
Mountain Oak Campground | Open | Reservations made through Rec.gov |
Mt. Lowe Trail Camp | Open | |
Mt. Pacifico Campground | Open | |
Oak Flat Campground | Open | |
Oakwilde Campground | None | |
Peavine Campground | Open | |
Pony Park PCT Trailhead | Open | Information on the Pacific Crest Trail Route Changes and information |
Red Box Picnic Area | Open | |
Rowher 4x4 OHV Trail | Open | |
Rowher Flats OHV Area | Open | |
San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area | Open | Weekends only, 8am-4pm. |
Sawmill Campground | Open | |
Sidewinder OHV Trail | Open | |
Southfork Campground | Open | |
Spring Camp Campground | Closed | Closed due to the Revised Bobcat Fire. |
Spruce Grove Trail Camp | Closed | Closed due to the Revised Bobcat Fire. |
Streamside Campground | Closed | |
Sulphur Springs Trail Camp | Open | Hike-in only. |
Switzer Picnic Site | Open | |
Sycamore Flat Campground | Open | |
Table Mountain Campground | Open | Reservations made through Rec.gov |
Upper Shake Campground | Closed | Closed due to Improvement Project. |
Valley Forge Trail Camp | Closed | Closed due to the Revised Bobcat Fire. |
Vogel Flat Picnic Site | Closed | |
West Fork Trail Camp | Closed | Closed due to the Revised Bobcat Fire. |
Wildwood Picnic Site | Open | |
Zuni Campground | Closed |