Big Tujunga Creek

CA
Directions to Trail Canyon Trailhead
34.275°N 118.216°W1,922 ft

Photo: MajaTrochimczyk · CC BY 3.0 us · Wikimedia Commons

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Heads up: Weekends near the water fill first. Book the campsite before the gear.

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Gear up for Big Tujunga Creek
Folding kayaksOru Kayak Tents, coolers & camp gearREI Sun and rain layersPatagonia Paddle and outdoor gearBackcountry
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Big Tujunga Canyon Rocks in the Stream.JPG
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Quick facts

Type
River
State
California
Length
About 16.9 miles
Elevation
1,922 ft
Boat ramps
None listed
Campgrounds
None listed
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Boat ramps and marinasNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
No boat rentals here

Bring the boat on wheels

Rent a campervan and paddle from shore, or gear up for a day at the water.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

CampgroundsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Big Tujunga Creek

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

Trail Canyon Trailhead

fee: no
no · 0.1 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Alder Creek Trailhead

· 0.1 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

La Canada Open Space Trail Trailhead

· 3.8 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Gould Canyon Trail Trailhead

· 3.9 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

Gas and fuel docks

Bait and tackle

  • REI 1900 Empire Avenue, Burbank · Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
    6.4 miCallDirections
  • The Supply Sergeant 503 North Victory Boulevard · 09:30-17:30
    7.1 miCallDirections
  • Mark's Tropical FishBait 11223 1/2 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood · Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa,Su 11:00-17:00
    9.0 miCallDirections
  • Fish'N FoolsBait
    12.8 miDirections

Groceries and ice

RV dump and fresh water

Ranger stations

  • Red Box
    3.3 miDirections
  • Chantry Flats
    8.2 miDirections
  • Ranger Station and Griffith Park Visitor Center
    10.2 miDirections
  • Angeles National Forest Service Center 701 Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia · Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00
    11.3 miCallDirections

Hospitals and urgent care

  • USC Keck Clinic
    4.4 miDirections
  • Adventist Health
    4.8 miDirections
  • USC Verdugo Hills HospitalEmergency 1812 Verdugo Boulevard, Glendale · 24/7
    4.9 miCallDirections
  • Hathaway-Sycamores 2933 El Nido Drive, Altadena
    6.1 miDirections

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

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Good to know

Big Tujunga Creek FAQ

Is there gas near Big Tujunga Creek?

The closest listed fuel is Pemex, about 1.5 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near Big Tujunga Creek?

Bait and tackle nearby: REI (6.4 mi), The Supply Sergeant (7.1 mi), Mark's Tropical Fish (9.0 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Castaic Lake28 mi · 90% fullLake Elsinore65 miPerris Reservoir66 mi · 93% fullBig Bear Lake73 mi

Sources: USGS 3DHP and National Atlas (rivers via Esri Living Atlas), Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.