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San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Angeles National Forest, San Gabriel River Ranger District, Azusa Canyon OHV Area |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This dry river bed is located in the Angeles National Forest and mainly consists of a large play area that offers a variety of mud pits, rock piles, stream crossings, and other play terrain, but no trails. There are two fairly deep creek crossings that many OHVs can cross, but certain sections can be quite the challenge on a bike!
Also keep in mind that during certain parts of the year the water crossing may just be too deep for bikes to cross at all, cutting your total riding space in half. The price is a little steep considering how small the place is and what it has to offer, but if you are looking for a family play ride, this place is fun for a half-day.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | Weekends and most holidays 8am-4pm | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 10/1 to 4/30 |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 ATVs | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Certain Times | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | park closes at 4pm |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | Some | Dedicated Rangers/Officers On-Site Office/Station Gate Inspection self pay at gate |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 160 acres | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1400 to 1600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Sand | Some | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks |  Mostly | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills |  None | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Intersections |  All | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Shade | Few | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | open play area, dry river bed |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (S) | Shell (626) 334-2477 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (S) | Shell (626) 334-2477 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (E) | Camp Williams Resort (626) 910-1126 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (E) | Camp Williams Resort (626) 910-1126 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (W) | Glenn Camp Campground (626) 335-1251 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (S) | Shell (626) 334-2477 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($8.00 per vehicle) $8/primary vehicle, $5/additional vehicle |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Pros | wide variety of terrain, good scenery, water crossings, mud holes. Much recreation nearnby, expensive |
| Cons | small area, no trails - all open play area, water crossings too deep during some parts of year to be able to reach southern portions of park |
| Our Rating |  Fair |
| Recommended Stay | Half Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Azusa, CA | ||
| Address | 1960 San Gabriel Canyon Road, Azusa, CA 91702 | ||
| From: Los Angeles, CA
1) Take I-210 E to Exit 40 2) Turn left (north) off the exit ramp onto SR-39, continue about 11 miles 3) Staging area is 1/4 mile past the large bridge on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Angeles National Forest - San Gabriel OHV Entrance Station 1960 San Gabriel Canyon Road Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 910-1235 |
| Comment | OHV Park Hotline |
| Contact Info | Angeles National Forest - San Gabriel River Ranger District 110 N. Wabash Ave. Glendora, CA 91741 (626) 335-1251 sm.fs.angeles_info@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
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Large play area.
San Gabriel Canyon Riding Area Photo
San Gabriel Canyon Riding Area Photo
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San Gabriel Canyon Riding Area Photo
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You need to cross this creek to access the main part of the ride area.
San Gabriel Canyon Riding Area Photo
San Gabriel Canyon Riding Area Photo
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