West Fork Trail Camp
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. West Fork Road weekday closure ended December 1, 2025. No regular maintenance when open.
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…
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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
West Fork Trail Camp offers a backcountry camping experience in the Angeles National Forest at an elevation of 3,100 feet. The campground features seven primitive trailside campsites accessible only by hiking in, with the Gabrielino National Recreation Trail and Silver Moccasin National Recreation Trail intersecting just south of the camp. To reach the campground, hikers proceed from Redbox Picnic Area on the Gabrielino Trail for 0.7 miles to forest road 2N24, head east on 2N24 for 4.4 miles, then make a slight left onto the Gabrielino Trail for 500 feet to arrive at West Fork Trail Camp. This is a primitive, unmaintained camping area with no facilities or services. Campers must be self-sufficient and pack out all trash. A California Campfire Permit is required and is only valid when current fire restrictions allow fires. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system. An Adventure Pass is required for parking at trailheads. Access to the campground can be affected by seasonal road closures and the West Fork Road closure order, which restricts weekday access during parts of the year.
Directions
From Redbox Picnic Area, proceed on the Gabrielino Trail for 0.7 miles to forest road 2N24. Head east on 2N24 for 4.4 miles, make a slight left onto Gabrielino Trail for 500 feet to arrive at West Fork Trail Camp.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (626) 574-1613 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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