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ANGELES FOREST OFFERS NATURAL REFUGE WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE.


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 a night under the stars, but not the long drive? Try one of the local campgrounds in the Angeles National Forest The Angeles National Forest (ANF) was established by executive order on December 20, 1892 as the San Gabriel Timberland Reserve. It covers over 2,600 km² (650,000 acres) and is located in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, just north of the metropolitan area of Los , just minutes away but miles from real life. The forest offers hiking, some fishing and off-road riding or just a breath of fresh air and a chance to commune with commune with
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 nature.

Following is a list of some of the campgrounds. While most campgrounds are first-come, first-served “FCFS” redirects here. For the figure skating competition, see Four Continents Figure Skating Championships.

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, some run by concessionaires do take reservations. Information can be obtained by calling (818) 574-5200, unless otherwise noted.

LITTLEROCK RESERVOIR

ROCKY POINT Rocky Point may refer to:
  • Puerto Peñasco, a Mexican resort town also known as Rocky Point
  • Rocky Point, Florida, near Tampa, Florida.
  • Rocky Point, Montana
  • Rocky Point, New South Wales, town in Australia
  • Rocky Point, New York
: Three sites accommodate 24 people, piped water. Fee: $10 per night, includes $3 for parking. Elevation: 3,500 feet. Go east on Highway 138, turn right on Cheseboro Road to Littlerock complex.

BASIN: Fifteen sites for tents or trailers, piped water. Elevation: 3,400 feet. Fee: $10 per night, which includes $3 for parking. Follow directions to Rocky Point.

SAGE: Eleven sites that accommodate up to 88 people, no trailers, piped water. Elevation: 3,450 feet. Fee: $10 per night, includes parking. Follow directions to Rocky Point.

SYCAMORE FLAT: Eleven campsites for tents and motor homes up to 22 feet long, piped water except in winter, fire pits, vault toilets and picnic tables. Pets permitted on leashes. Elevation: 4,300. Fee: $8 per night. Take Highway 138 east to Longview Road, go south. Drive to Valyermo Road and turn left, continue to Big Rock Road and turn right. Drive about two miles up the canyon to the campground.

BIG ROCK: Eight campsites for tents. Fire pits, tables and vault toilets, but no water. Pets permitted on leases. Elevation: 5,500 feet. Fee: none. Take Highway 138 east, turn south on Longview Road, then left on Valyermo Road. Turn right on Big Rock Road and continue up the Canyon to the entrance road on the right. Amenities: primitive camps, suited to four-wheelers. Forest map essential. Roads connect to a network of backcountry back·coun·try  
n.
A sparsely inhabited rural region.
 roads and trails. Open June through October.

SOUTH FORK South Fork may refer to:
  • Towns in the United States:
  • South Fork, Colorado
  • South Fork Township, Minnesota
: Twenty-one tables and fire rings, vault toilets, no water. Fee: none. Take Highway 138 east, turn right on 156th Street East and right again on Valyermo Road. Turn left after half mile to Big Rock Creek, then follow the road to the right about 2 miles. Campground is on the right. Amenities: access to numerous hiking trails, including one that leads to Devil's Punchbowl Punchbowl, hill, 500 ft (152 m) high, in the city of Honolulu, SE Oahu island, Hawaii. In the bowllike extinct volcanic crater at the summit (reached by a scenic drive) is the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, for those killed in World War II.  County Park. Local maps are available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekdays at the Valyermo Ranger Station.

MOUNTAIN OAK: Piped water, fire pits, tables and flush toilets. Pets permitted on leashes. Groceries and propane nearby. Elevation: 6,200 feet. Fee: $10 a night. Take Highway 138 to the Angeles Crest Highway The Angeles Crest Highway is a two-lane (one lane of travel in each direction) segment of California State Route 2 in the United States. The road is 66 miles in length, with its western terminus at the intersection at Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge and its eastern  south, go five miles to Wrightwood, then continue three miles to Big Pines. Bear right on Big Pines Highway and drive 3 miles to campground.

TABLE MOUNTAIN: More than 100 campsites for tents or motor homes up to 32 feet long. Fire pits, picnic tables, piped water and vault toilets. Pets permitted on leashes. Open May through October. Elevation: 7,200. Fee: $12 per night. Go west on Angeles Crest Highway from Highway 138 and continue eight miles to Big Pines. Turn right on Table Mountain Road and drive 1 mile to campground. Amenities: Maps and summer nature programs available at Big Pines Visitor Center.
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Date:Jun 28, 1996
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