Same-day vehicle timed-entry ticketsTimed release
Tickets may be purchased the day of the visit; confirm same-day cutoff times on recreation.gov. Trip window: Open Saturdays, Sundays, and select major holidays.
U.S. Forest Service · CA
San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area Vehicle Timed Entry (Angeles NF)
Same-day vehicle timed-entry tickets to manage heavy weekend demand at the 160-acre San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area off Highway 39 north of Azusa.
Permit requiredtimedEntryVaries
Access requirement
How to get a permit
Permit rules
QuotaVehicle timed-entry tickets are required before entering the OHV area; capacity-based closures may occur during high visitation.
GroupTickets are issued per vehicle. A secondary (trailered) vehicle ticket is valid only when purchased with a primary vehicle ticket.
FeesPrimary vehicle recreation fee plus a $2 non-refundable reservation fee per ticket; secondary (trailered) vehicle recreation fee plus $2 reservation fee. Recreation fee amounts vary; confirm current pricing on recreation.gov.
TransferConfirm transfer and cancellation rules on recreation.gov; refunds are issued only for cancellations before 6 a.m. on the ticket's valid date.
SafetyNo cell phone service on-site; print or screenshot your QR code before arriving. Spark arresters and approved mufflers required; all visitors must exit by 4:30 p.m.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
Coldbrook Campground
First-come
Availability: Unavailable
CRYSTAL LAKE
Reservable + first-come
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov
DEER GROUP CAMP
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 301Aug 311
Availability: Recreation.gov
JACKSON FLATS
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov