Frenchman's Flat Day Use Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Angeles National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,070 ft
Elevation

The 2,200-acre Frenchman’s Flat standard amenity recreation fee area is a popular riparian area most well-known for the Wild and Scenic River designation, and its native trout fishery. Recreation activities include wildlife viewing, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Day use hours are 6 am to 10 pm. 

Getting there

34.61678, -118.74335 · 34°37'0.4"N 118°44'36.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Aug, down to 52°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F525357627080888883716052
Low °F393841434958656561534438
Precip in2.53.72.00.80.40.10.10.10.10.60.82.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.8 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 Frenchman's Flat Day Use Area

Can you reserve a site at Frenchman's Flat Day Use Area?
No. Frenchman's Flat Day Use Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Frenchman's Flat Day Use Area

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

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