Can you reserve a site at Big Pines Visitor Center Interpretive Site?

No. Big Pines Visitor Center Interpretive Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Big Pines Visitor Center Interpretive Site

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Angeles National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,869 ft
Elevation

Visitor Center - Heavy use during snow play. There are 3 picnic tables and several benches close to the restroom at the site.

For additional information, contact the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument office at (661) 269-2808 or call the center at (760) 249-3504.

Getting there

34.37896, -117.68978 · 34°22'44.3"N 117°41'23.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	48	54	60	69	78	83	82	75	64	55	48
Low °F	26	25	29	32	39	44	53	51	46	37	29	25
Precip in	4.4	4.9	1.9	0.8	0.8	0.1	1.1	0.3	0.4	1.2	1.1	4.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Big Pines Visitor Center Interpretive Site

Can you reserve a site at Big Pines Visitor Center Interpretive Site?: No. Big Pines Visitor Center Interpretive Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Big Pines Visitor Center Interpretive Site

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Cabin Flat Campground (Hike-in Campground) 2.5 mi · Campground
Jackson Flat Group Campground 2.7 mi · Campground
Guffy Campground 3.3 mi · Campground
Mt. Baden Powell via Vincent's Gap 3.5 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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