Angeles Volunteer Association

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The Angeles Volunteer Association (AVA) is a public service organization dedicated to the preservation and care of the Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.

At the county fair with Smokey cutting wood.
05/14/2026

At the county fair with Smokey cutting wood.

The closed portion of Highway 39, about 3.4 miles north of the locked gate.  Little chance the washout can be repaired. ...
04/20/2026

The closed portion of Highway 39, about 3.4 miles north of the locked gate. Little chance the washout can be repaired.

Fingers crossed we don't have a fire in the north fork of the San Gabriel River. There is no way out.

The road to Deer Flats at Crystal Lake campgrounds.  3 significant debris flows blocking the road.  It's going to take s...
04/20/2026

The road to Deer Flats at Crystal Lake campgrounds. 3 significant debris flows blocking the road. It's going to take some serious earthmoving activity up there to clear that road.

Also saw Snow Plants that can be found this time of the year.

Lots of changes coming to Crystal Lake campground.  New fire pits, replacement of picnic tables.  Hopefully the new fire...
03/22/2026

Lots of changes coming to Crystal Lake campground. New fire pits, replacement of picnic tables.
Hopefully the new fire pits will put a stop to the rock fire rings that visitors insist on creating.

The graffiti never stops,  but we're committed to not letting it stand.
02/15/2026

The graffiti never stops, but we're committed to not letting it stand.

I sure am happy that bear boxes were installed at the Crystal Lake campground.  Where else can clueless campers dispose ...
02/01/2026

I sure am happy that bear boxes were installed at the Crystal Lake campground. Where else can clueless campers dispose of their trash?

Crystal Lake today,  the  water level is pretty good, not much arlgae and vegetation.   Flow into the Lake is very good ...
02/01/2026

Crystal Lake today, the water level is pretty good, not much arlgae and vegetation. Flow into the Lake is very good considering conditions

There are many jobs in the forest that our volunteers may undertake during a typical day of volunteering.  Removing graf...
01/22/2026

There are many jobs in the forest that our volunteers may undertake during a typical day of volunteering. Removing graffiti is satisfying when the job is completed , but much hard is needed to try to put the forest back the way it was.

Here's some before and after shots of the work our volunteer John recently completed.

Thank you John !!!

Once a year AVA has its own volunteer recognition event,  Happy Holidays to all our friends.  Best wishes for a Happy Ne...
12/14/2025

Once a year AVA has its own volunteer recognition event, Happy Holidays to all our friends. Best wishes for a Happy New Year.

Tototenga Trail. -  just completed rebuilding this trail for an Eagle Scout project,  trail guide available in the Cryst...
11/23/2025

Tototenga Trail. - just completed rebuilding this trail for an Eagle Scout project, trail guide available in the Crystal Lake Visitor Center .

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NF-3n09
Azusa, CA

Opening Hours

Saturday 8:30am - 4pm
Sunday 8:30am - 4pm

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