Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
About this place
750 S. Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte. Many covered shelters accompanied by a barbecue grill; first-come or reservable. Seasonal LA County fire restrictions apply.
Good to know
FishingOK
Hours
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PMNovember 1st to February 28th
- 6:00 AM–8:00 PMMarch 1st to October 31st
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PMNovember 1st to February 28th
- 6:00 AM–8:00 PMMarch 1st to October 31st
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PMNovember 1st to February 28th
- 6:00 AM–8:00 PMMarch 1st to October 31st
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PMNovember 1st to February 28th
- 6:00 AM–8:00 PMMarch 1st to October 31st
- 6:00 AM–6:00 PMNovember 1st to February 28th
- 6:00 AM–8:00 PMMarch 1st to October 31st
What's here
Provided grills
Picnic tables
Restrooms
Parking
Hiking
Boat launch
Nature center
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area?
Yes — charcoal grilling is allowed at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area; propane is not confirmed. Grills are already provided on site. None for provided grills; group picnic shelters (up to 2,000) reservable via Central Reservations. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
None for provided grills; group picnic shelters (up to 2,000) reservable via Central Reservations.
What are the hours at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area?
6:00 AM–6:00 PM · November 1st to February 28th; 6:00 AM–8:00 PM · March 1st to October 31st; 6:00 AM–6:00 PM · November 1st to February 28th.
