Effective January 23, 2026, 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 Campfire Permit. Get your campfire permit online.
- Campfires are allowed only at developed campgrounds in U.S. Forest Service-provided campfire rings and Klamath stoves. Klamath stoves look like wood-burning fireplaces that can be used for cooked or to generate warmth.
- Wood or charcoal BBQ use is allowed at developed campgrounds, picnic sites, and day-use areas in U.S. Forest Service-provided grills only.
- Visitors may bring and use gas grills (no charcoal grills) in developed campgrounds, picnic sites, and day-use areas provided all combustible material is removed five feet from the base of the grill.
- Only portable lanterns or stoves (commonly referred to as “backpacker stoves”) using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed to be used outside of developed campgrounds, picnic sites, and day-use areas. Users must possess a valid California Campfire Permit and be in compliance with permit conditions. Get your campfire permit online.
View the forest order here.