United States Forest Service Department of Agriculture Pacific Southwest Region Angeles National Forest Universal Accessibility Guide elcome! Angeles National Forest welcomes visitors of all abilities. This guide will be useful in plan- Wning recreation activities. The forest offers you a place to renew your spirits. Feel the peace as you quiet your mind, listening to water trickle through the rocks in a stream bed. Discover the excitement of birds, plants, and animals in their natural habitats. Follow a national scenic byway or forest roads that offer access to wildlife, solitude, and panoramic views. Please remember that some forest roads are suitable only for high clearance vehicles. A National Forest Adventure Pass or InterAgency Pass may be re- quired for vehicles parked in many of these areas. All Angeles National Forest offices are wheelchair accessible. The Interagency Access Pass entitles the holder to a 50 percent dis- count on fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, boat Supervisor’s Office launching, and parking at federal facilities. This lifetime passport also 701 N. Santa Anita Avenue provides free entrance to national parks, monuments, and federal rec- Arcadia, CA 91006 reation areas. The permit admits the passport holder and a carload of (626) 574-1613 accompanying people. Where entry is not by private car, the passport FAX (626) 574-5233 admits the holder, their spouse, children, and parents. There are some TDD (626) 447-8992 instances where permit discounts will not be honored in this way, www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles such as concession-operated facilities. Los Angeles River Ranger District The Interagency Access Pass is issued free of charge, but you must be District Office medically designated as either disabled or blind to receive one. The 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road passports are not available by mail or phone, but can be obtained in San Fernando, CA 91342 person at any Forest Service office. Applicants must show proof of (818) 899-1900 medically determined permanent disability or eligibility for receiving FAX (818) 896-6727 benefits under federal law. San Gabriel River Ranger District For more information contact one of the Forest Service offices listed District Office to the right or visit www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles. Office hours are Mon- 110 N. Wabash Avenue day through Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Glendora, CA 91741 (626) 335-1251 Los Angeles River Ranger District (626) 914-3790 FAX Chantry Flat Picnic Area (800) 735-2922 TTY Chantry Flat Picnic Area is located north of the Foothill Freeway (210) at the end of Santa Anita Avenue (which turns into Chantry Flat Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District Road). This area is a day use area which provides opportunities for District Office picnicking, hiking and water play. Chantry Flat Picnic Area provides 28245 Avenue Crocker, Suite 220 3 accessible picnic sites, which includes table, BBQ grill, trash con- Valencia, CA 91355 tainer and restroom. (661) 296-9710 FAX (661) 296-5847 This area is open from 6 am to 8 pm. Gate closes at 8:00 pm. Fee: Adventure Pass Elevation: 2,200 feet sible picnic sites, which includes table, BBQ grill, trash container and restroom. Adams Pack Station sells Adventure Passes. This area is open from sunrise to sunset. Charlton Flat Picnic Area This area is located off Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) at Milepost Fee: Adventure Pass 47.50. This area is a day use area which provides opportunities for Elevation: 5,400 feet picnicking and hiking. Charlton Flat Picnic Area provides 10 acces- Chilao Picnic Area Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Chilao Picnic Area is located off Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) at Milepost 50.65. This area is a day use area which Ranger District provides opportunities for picnicking and hiking. Chilao Little Rock Recreation Area Picnic Area provides 2 accessible picnic sites, which includes The Littlerock Recreation Area is located on Cheseboro table, BBQ grill, trash container and restroom. Road, just off Highway 138 near Palmdale. This area is a day use area which provides opportunities for picnicking, This area is open from sunrise to sunset. fishing and other outdoor recreation activities including Fee: Adventure Pass an open area for Off-Highway Vehicle users. All facilities Elevation: 5,200 feet within the area are accessible. This area is open from sunrise to sunset. Gates are closed at Monte Cristo Campground night or when the area reaches capacity. Monte Cristo Campground is located off Angeles Forest Highway at Milepost 15.18. This area is an overnight camp- Fee: Adventure Pass ground that provides opportunities for camping and hiking. Picnicking This campground provides 2 accessible campsites, which Juniper Picnic Area provides 21 tables, some with shade includes table, campfire ring, trash container and restroom. ramadas, BBQ’s, restrooms and piped water during the sum- This area is open 24 hrs. mer months. Fee: $12/day Rocky Point Picnic Area provides 3 picnic sites, which Elevation: 3,600 feet include tables, fire rings, BBQ’s, shade ramadas, and a rest- room. Red Box Picnic Area Sage Picnic Area provides 4 sites with fire rings, BBQ’s, Redbox Picnic Area is located off Mount Wilson Road tables, shade ramadas and a restroom. and at Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2), Milepost 38.38. This area is a day use area which provides opportunities The Dam Grill and Store sells Adventure Passes as well as for picnicking and hiking. Redbox Picnic Area provides 1 food items and boat rentals. accessible picnic site, which includes table, BBQ grill, trash Big Pines Recreation Area container and restroom. Apple Tree Campground: 8 tent sites (3 accessible sites), This area is open from sunrise to sunset. picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilet building with accessible Fee: Adventure Pass pathways, and piped water (shut off when temperatures reaches freezing). Season: Year-round. Elevation: 4,600 feet Fee: Adventure Pass. First come, first served: no reserva- Stonyvale Picnic Area tions Stonyvale Picnic Area is located off Big Tujunga Canyon Elevation: 6,200 feet Road at Milepost 4.80. This area is a day use area which provides opportunities for picnicking, hiking and waterplay. Location: From the I-15 near Cajon, take Highway 138 west. Stonyvale Picnic Area provides 2 accessible picnic sites, Turn left on Angeles Crest Highway and drive 9 miles to which includes table, BBQ grill, trash container, restroom the Big Pines Information Station. Just past the station bear and drinking water. right onto Big Pines Highway (County Road N4) and drive 2 miles to the campground. This area is open from sunrise to sunset. Peavine Campground: 4 tent sites (2 accessible sites), picnic Fee: Adventure Pass tables fire rings, vault toilet building with accessible path- Elevation: 1,900 feet ways, and piped water (shut off when temperatures reach Wildwood Picnic Area freezing), fire pits, picnic tables, vault toilets. Wildwood Picnic Area is located off Big Tujunga Canyon Season: Year-round. (Can become inaccessible due to heavy Road at Milepost 3.00. This area is a day use area which snow conditions during winter months) First come, first provides opportunities for picnicking, hiking and waterplay. served: no reservations. Wildwood Picnic Area provides 2 accessible picnic sites, Fee: Adventure Pass. which includes table, BBQ grill, trash container and rest- room. Elevation: 6,100 feet This area is open from 8 am to 6 pm. Gate closed at 6 pm. Location: From I-15 near Cajon, take Highway 138 west. Turn left on Angeles Crest Highway and drive 9 miles to Fee: Adventure Pass the Big Pines Information Station. Just past the station bear Elevation: 1,800 feet 2 Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Angeles National Forest right on Big Pines Highway (County Road N4) and drive Parking Fees: 2-1/2 miles to campground. $10 per single car Mountain Oak Campground: Concessionaire operated facil- $18 single car with boat under 21feet ity. There are 17 sites for tents or motor homes up to 18 feet. Accessible, piped water (shut off when temperatures reach $24 car with boat over 21 feet freezing), fire rings, picnic tables, and flush toilets and light- $24 RV/Bus ing. Season: Last weekend of April through November, sub- $30 RV/Bus with boat ject to change during snow and hazardous road conditions. $18 car with 1-2 Jet Skis Fee: $17 a night, first come first served, or reservation sites available. For reservations call (877) 444-6777 or TDD $10 each additional Jet Ski over 2. (877) 833-6777. Internet: www.Recreation.gov Emigrant Landing: Main area for Pyramid Lake Recreation Elevation: 6,200 feet Area. Accessible facilities include boat ramp to the lake, picnic areas, and restrooms. Location: From I-15 near Cajon, take Highway 138 west. Turn left on Angeles Crest Highway and drive 9 miles to Bear Trap Boat-in-Site: Currently under reconstruction. the Big Pines Information Station. Just past the station bear Facility will have accessible picnic sites and restroom, dock right onto Big Pines Highway (County Road N4) and drive 3 area. miles to campground. Yellow Bar Boat-in-Site: Accessible picnic sites, restroom Table Mountain Campground: Concessionaire operated and dock. facility. There are 115 campsites for tents or motor homes up Vaquero: Offers a swimming beach, boat launch facilities to 34’. Accessible sites, picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, (open during weekends, summer months) for craft under and piped water (shut off when temperatures at freezing). 12 feet in length, and 15 ramadas for picnicking, accessible. Season: Last weekend of April to November. Campground Facility is also accessible by boat. Hours of operation vary is first come first served, or by reservation. by season.