Pyramid Lake - Emigrant Landing Day Use Area
Closed — Pyramid Lake is currently closed to the public due to storm impacts. Fire restrictions are in effect through January 30, 2026, prohibiting campfires, camp stoves, BBQ grills, or anything with an open flame or spark. When open, the facility operates first-come, first-served with entry allowed between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. daily.
From Recreation.gov
Stage 2 fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all fires. Generators and fires or stoves that use liquid petroleum (LPG) fuels are permitted, but must follow specific rules.
From Recreation.gov
Pyramid Lake Recreation Area and Los Alamos Campground is open. There is no closure. There are just no reservations able to be made at this time for Boat and or Personal Water Craft - It is First Come First Serve as it as always been. Reservations have never been accepted.
Mt. Baldy Trails Closure Extended to March 20
A temporary closure has been extended for National Forest System trails within the Mount Baldy (Mount San Antonio) area of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. The purpose of the closure is to provide for public safety. This closure is in effect from February 27 through March 20, 2026.The…
Fire Danger Level Downgraded to "Moderate"
Effective January 23, 2025, the Angeles National Forest fire danger level and associated restrictions are moving to MODERATE. Visitors to the forest, including recreational cabin owners and concessionaires, are advised of the following updates: All stoves and campfires require a valid California…
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…
Be Prepared for Winter Weather
Recent storms have brought winter weather to the Angeles National Forest! From the foothills to elevations reaching over 10,000 feet, visitors can encounter a variety of conditions in the mountains. For your safety and the safety of first responders, be sure to “Know Before You Go” this…
Forest Order No. 05-01-25-13, Camping Equipment Prohibition
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. This Order is effective from August 15, 2025, through August 1, 2027.Possessing personal…
Office & Visitor Center Updates - Need Info or Passes?
The information below provides updates to existing information on our webpage about Angeles National Forest offices and visitor centers. Check this alert regularly. Hours and pass availability may change with limited or no notice.When one office is closed, please contact another forest…
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…
Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits/Dispersed Camping Restrictions) til Dec. 15, 2026
The following is prohibited within the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument from Dec. 16, 2022, through Dec. 15, 2026: 1. Camping outside of a Forest Service developed campground for > 7 consecutive days in a calendar year. 2. Camping outside of a Forest Service…
About
Emigrant Landing is the largest day use recreation area on Pyramid Lake, located just 90 minutes from Los Angeles in the Angeles National Forest. The facility sits on the northern end of Pyramid Lake, a 1,300-acre reservoir with 21 miles of shoreline, offering spectacular views of the surrounding sweeping hills above the Santa Clarita Valley. Visitors enjoy a wide range of water-based activities including boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and fishing for striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie, and bluegill. A large sandy swim beach attracts hours of play for families, while large trees and shelters provide cooling shade throughout the day. The facility includes an eight-lane boat launching ramp, a marina with boat rentals, and multiple picnic areas. This is a day use only area operating on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Visitors must enter between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., with no entry allowed after 9 a.m. Water in Pyramid Lake originates from Plumas National Forest in northern California and travels through an aqueduct down through the Tehachapi Mountains to its southern California resting point at Pyramid Lake. The nearby Vista Del Lago Visitor Center offers panoramic views and exhibits about California's geology and water supply systems.
Directions
From Valencia, California, drive 20 miles north on Interstate 5, then take the Smokey Bear exit west. Make a left on Pyramid Lake Road. Continue on Pyramid Lake Road until you reach the entrance kiosk to Emigrant Landing at Pyramid Lake.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (661) 295-7155 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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