National forest

Angeles National Forest

Angeles National Forest is a national forest in California.

Current notices posted by the managing agency. Checked Sept. 30, 2026.

  • Closure: Rincon-Redbox Road (2N24) Closure A segment of Rincon-Redbox Road (2N24.3) is closed beginning from State Route 39 on the east to Pine Mountain on the west due to an impassible rock slide, an uneven road surface, and limited opportunities to safely turn around. The purpose of this closure is to provide for public safety.The… Since July 31, 2026.
  • Closure: San Dimas Experimental Forest Closure The San Dimas Experimental Forest, located north of Glendora, is currently closed to public recreation activities. The reason for this closure is that the Experimental Forest's primary purpose is research. Many long-term climate, soil, air pollution, erosion, vegetation, wildlife, and fire studies… Since March 23, 2026.
  • Closure: Eaton Fire Area Closure In effort to protect the public and to facilitate natural recovery of the resources affected by the Eaton Fire, this closure extends the Eaton Fire Area Closure through December 31, 2027.The following roads and trails remain closed:RoadsMount Wilson Toll Road (below Mt Wilson Trail) Mount Wilson… Since Jan. 7, 2026.
  • Closure: Williamson Rock Area and Trail Closure Hikers and equestrians along the Pacific Crest Trail may be affected by a temporary closure of the Williamson Rock area of the Angeles National Forest. This closure (Forest Order No. 05-01-24-04), in effect through December 31, 2026, is for the protection of natural resources, specifically the… Since June 14, 2024.

Check current closures and fire restrictions for Angeles National Forest on the managing agency's own page.

Angeles National Forest
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Angeles National Forest map

Angeles National Forest boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

One fire restriction order is recorded for this unit as of Sept. 30, 2026. Each links the signed order.

  • Fire Danger Level Elevated to "Very High" Effective July 24, 2026. Effective July 24, 2026, fire danger levels have increased to “VERY HIGH” at the Angeles National Forest. The forest has taken this step to enhance public awareness that wildfire probability increases as temperatures rise and vegetation dries out. Despite the change, there are no new campfire…

Camping on Angeles National Forest

Fire restrictions change by district and season: check the current alerts and restrictions before you go.

Angeles National Forest maps

Ranger district offices

Acton Work Center Crown Valley Road Acton, CA 661-269-2808 Open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed 1 p.m.
Angeles National Forest N. Santa Anita Ave Arcadia, CA 626-574-1613 M-F 8 a.m.-4:30p.m (Closed between 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.)
Big Pines Visitor Center (visitor center) Wrightwood, CA 760-249-3504 Open Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Chilao Visitor Center (visitor center) LA Canada, CA 626-796-5541 Open - Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Clear Creek Information Station ada Flintridge, CA N/A N/A
Crystal Lake Visitor Center (visitor center) N. Crystal Lake Road Azusa, CA N/A Open Saturday & Sunday only from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. based upon volunteer
Los Angeles Gateway District San Fernando, CA 818-899-1900 Open Monday- Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch.
Mount Baldy Visitor Center (visitor center) Mount Baldy Road Mount Baldy, CA 909-982-2829 Open Saturday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. & Sunday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
San Gabriel Canyon Gateway Center N. San Gabriel Canyon Road Azusa, CA 626-969-1012 Open Saturday & Sunday from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
​San Gabriel Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Fee Booth & Info Center N San Gabriel Canyon Rd Azusa, CA 626-910-1235 Open - Saturday & Sunday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument N. Wabash Avenue Glendora, CA 626-335-1251 Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed daily from 1

Fishing and water

Fishing inside the boundary: Jackson Lake fishing , with stocking records and species on fishypedia.com.

Public lands next to Angeles National Forest

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.