The forest is open. However, the fire danger level is extreme. No flames: no propane fires, campfires, or stove fires are allowed. Smoking is only allowed in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.

Thank you for protecting our forest.

Located in a historical stonework building, the visitor center is located at the intersection of Hwy 2 and N-4, four miles west of the town of Wrightwood.

Staffing the visitor center on Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., VANF members are here to help with hiking, camping, and other suggestions; Adventure Passes are for sale.

Couched within this 1920’s facility, are a great selection of interpretive items including a taxidermied mountain lion and bear.

FOR THE TIME BEING, FIELD TRIPS ARE ON  HOLD DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS.

To see what is included in a school visit

To schedule a school field trip contact Arnie @ mky28@msn.com or through our general email

Always carry your own water.  

Water is usually not available in this area of the forest.

The Volunteers of the Angeles National Forest are staffing the Big Pines Visitor Center located 4 miles west of Wrightwood on Saturdays, Sundays, and some holidays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

While answering questions about hiking and camping, and selling Adventure Passes, they invite visitors to enjoy their historic building including displays of local animals and birds, maps, and pictures of the area.  In addition, VANF members run a school/youth group fieldtrip program and a summer interpretive program.

As a volunteer, you may choose to work with the school program, staff the center, or do both!  When working at the center, you are committing to one weekend day a month.  If you choose to work with the schools program, you can determine your work schedule.

Initial training is provided and ongoing training occurs at the monthly membership meeting at 7pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month in Wrightwood.

We welcome volunteers 18 years and older.

If you would like to join our team or would like more information, please email vanf.big.pines@gmail.com .  

PICNIC AREA LIST

CAMPGROUND LIST

Bears and other animals live in our forest. Please use bear trashcans and dumpsters, or take your trash home with you.