The forest's San Gabriel Wilderness offers good fishing and rugged terrain with elevations ranging from 1,800 to 8,200 feet. No fires on the ground are allowed in the wilderness due to year-round high fire danger. Portable stoves are permitted with a California campfire permit. A portion of the Cucamonga Wilderness is in the Angeles forest. Rough terrain, sharp peaks and steep mountainsides characterize this wilderness.
Water is scarce.
Most visitors travel in the canyon bottoms where water is available. A wilderness permit is required for entry and visitor quotas are imposed. A National Forest Adventure Pass is a recreation pass for visitors using the Angeles, Cleveland, San Bernardino and Los Padres National Forests. Passes may be purchased at many U.S. Forest Service locations, local vendors and sporting good stores. A National Forest Adventure Pass is required to park in the forest when visitors have stopped for recreational activities.