Plan for Fourth of July & Summer Fun at the Angeles National Forest

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#RecreateResponsibly on Independence Day & Every Day

ARCADIA, Calif., July 1, 2024—Planning a trip to the Angeles National Forest is a lot like planning a big holiday meal. Have you already been dreaming of foods like hot dogs, hamburgers, tacos, burritos, apple pie, corn-on-the-cob, s’mores, churros, or dulce de leche to enjoy during your visit to the forest this Fourth of July? Whether you plan for a food fest or a fun hike, mountain bike ride, or other activity this weekend, you will have a better visit by keeping the following few tips in mind:

  • Find out what you need to “Know Before You Go” by visiting the Angeles National Forest website or by calling or stopping by one of our offices or visitor centers. Think of it as a recipe for more fun!
  • Like Woodsy Owl says, “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute!” Bring extra trash bags with you to the forest. Please place trash inside designated trash cans and dumpsters—not outside of them. If nearby trash cans and dumpsters are full, please consider taking your trash home with you. Keep wildlife wild—feeding them human food or trash could harm or kill them.
  • Save a life by not blocking roadways! This will allow emergency vehicles to pass through the area. The life you save could be your own or the life of someone you love.
  • Check out a map of areas you plan to visit before arrival. Have a back-up plan in case an area is closed or crowded.
  • Recreate Responsibly – Learn about fire restrictions before starting a campfire, carry tools to extinguish a flame, and report a fire by calling 911.
  • Remember: Fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands — every forest, every campsite, every day.

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