Can you reserve a site at Charlton Flats Picnic Area?

No. Charlton Flats Picnic Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Charlton Flats Picnic Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Angeles National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,381 ft
Elevation

5,200-foot elevation. Day use hours are 6 am to 10 pm. During the winter months, Charlton Flat may close at any time due to snow and/or ice. Please contact the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument- Acton Work Center at 661-269-2808 for the most current information.

Getting there

34.29522, -118.01411 · 34°17'42.8"N 118°0'50.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Aug, down to 55°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	56	55	59	63	70	79	85	85	81	72	63	55
Low °F	38	37	39	42	48	58	64	64	59	51	43	37
Precip in	7.7	8.3	5.1	2.0	1.1	0.2	0.2	0.0	0.3	1.3	1.9	4.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 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 Charlton Flats Picnic Area

Can you reserve a site at Charlton Flats Picnic Area?: No. Charlton Flats Picnic Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Charlton Flats Picnic Area

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Spring Camp Campground 5.9 mi · Campground
Mt. Pacifico Campground 6.1 mi · Campground
Monte Cristo Campground 6.3 mi · Campground
Buckhorn Campground 6.8 mi · Campground
Chantry Flat Picnic Site 6.9 mi · Facility

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

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