About this campground
At a Glance: Location: Arcadia, CA Use: Heavy Pets Allowed: Yes, but must remain on a leash 6-foot or shorter Fee: Adventure Pass must be displayed in the parking lot Amenities: picnic tables; toilets, accessible sites What to Expect Nestled high on a ridge in Big Santa Anita Canyon, Chantry Flat Picnic area offers a quick getaway to nature for those who seek it. To reach Chantry Flat Picnic area, a quick five-mile drive up Santa Anita Ave. in Arcadia, CA off Interstate 210 is all that required. The drive itself will deliver epic views of the San Gabriel Valley while passing jagged exposed before reaching the shade of Chantry Flat. After parking and displaying an Adventure Pass, visitors have an array of activities to choose from. Whether its setting up a family picnic on one of the many picnic sites tucked into the hillside or choosing to hike to nearby Sturtevant or Hermit Falls, this area has a little something for everyone. Because it has so much variety, it is one of the most popular sites in the Angeles National Forest, so it is advised to as much caution when parking or navigating the trails.
Activities
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- PICNICKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Angeles National Forest Supervisor's OfficeAngeles National Forest3 mi
- Mt. Wilson Rd/Eaton Saddle TrailheadAngeles National Forest3 mi
- Mt. Wilson Skyline Park Picnic SiteAngeles National Forest3 mi
- Inspiration Point Interpretive SiteAngeles National Forest5 mi
- Shortcut Saddle TrailheadAngeles National Forest5 mi
- Echo Mountain Picnic SiteAngeles National Forest6 mi
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