Pets allowed
Allowed with Restrictions
Guided tours
Yes
Backcountry camping
No
Lodging
No
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The Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area and Nature Center is a Los Angeles County park located within the San Gabriels Mountains in Angeles National Forest. The park features a variety of hiking trails, scenic viewpoints, and a Nature Center where visitors can learn about the area, wildlife, flora, fauna, and the unique geological formations featured in the park. 

Several trails within the park are available for visitors to explore the landscape even further, such as the easy Devil's Punchbowl Loop, the challenging Burkhart Trail, and the 7.5-mile hike to Devil's Chair, a scenic viewpoint within Devil's Punchbowl.

AMENITIES

Animal Exhibits (with some live animals!), Equestrian trails, hiking trails, mountain biking trails, picnic tables, restrooms, nature walks, junior ranger program, and more!

PARKING

Parking is available at the Nature Center but may require a fee. 

More information can be found by visiting https://parks.lacounty.gov/devils-punchbowl-natural-area-and-nature-center/#

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Fall

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

Adventure Pass required

Open Year-round

Yes

Pros

Wildlife Exhibits. Nature Trails. Unique Geological Formations.

Cons

Can get crowded on the weekends.

Features

Wildlife
Big vistas
Geologically significant
Picnic tables
Guided tours
Horseback riding
Flushing toilets

Location

Nearby Adventures

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Angeles National Forest, San Gabriel Mountains
Angeles National Forest, San Gabriel Mountains
San Gabriel + San Bernardino Mountains, California

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