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Angeles National Forest Announces Seasonal Re-openings of Roads, Recreation Areas

Two roads and nine recreation sites open Friday and another site opens April 6.

The Angeles National Forest will have seasonal re-openings Friday of two roads and nine recreation sites for picnicking, hiking, and camping in the forest’s central “high country” area, about 10 miles north of ANF’s Arcadia headquarters, Angeles National Forest officials announced Thursday.

Areas to be re-opened are:

  • Chilao Campground Manzanita Loop
  • Chilao Picnic Area
  • Charleton Picnic Area
  • Eagles Roost Picnic Area
  • Ridgecrest Picnic Area
  • Vista Picnic Area
  • Bandido Campground
  • Coulter Campground
  • Meadow Group Campground

In addition, Skyline Park at Mt. Wilson will re-open April 6. The sites will be open until Nov. 15.

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Road Openings

Forest officials are also re-opening the Santa Clara Divide Road between Angeles Christian Camp and the Alder Saddle gate. As a result, the road will also be open between Alder Saddle and Sulphur Springs gate.

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For questions about the areas, please contact the Los Angeles River Ranger District Office at (818) 899-1900, ext. 221.                  

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