Angeles National Forest

Camping and Picnicking

Camping 

General Information

• Campsites are first come, first served with a maximum 14-day stay at a site, and a total of 30 days stay per year in this Forest.
   
• A campsite may be used by a maximum of 8 people and a maximum of 2 vehicles.
   
• Where fees are required, checkout time is 2:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified.
   
• A National Forest Adventure Pass is needed for vehicles parked in non-fee campgrounds on the Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres and San Bernardino National Forests.

Campgrounds

The choices range from sunny stream sides under cottonwood and native live oak trees to stands of tall pines at the higher elevations.  » more info

Group Campgrounds

Interested in visiting the Angeles National Forest with a group?   Group Campgrounds are designed to accommodate larger groups and require Reservations.    » more info

Picnicking

Picnic Areas

Found throughout the Forest, picnic sites are for day-use only, and are available on a first come, first served basis. Choose from sites offering only one or two picnic tables, to large areas such as Charlton Flats, Stonyvale or Chantry Flat which offer dozens of picnic sites. A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for vehicles parked in these areas.

Chilao, Charlton, Vogel Flats and Wildwood picnic areas are Closed for the winter November 15 through April 1, 2007, snow permitting opening on that date or as soon as possible thereafter.

Pets

Pets are welcome in the Angeles National Forest, but in consideration of other visitors and for your pet's safety and the protection of wildlife, all pets must be kept on a leash (no longer than 6 feet in length) at all times.

USDA Forest Service - Angeles National Forest