Jackson Lake has been ordered closed by Angeles National Forest officials, from Saturday (Dec. 21) to March 31, to protect visitors from safety hazards including thin ice during the winter months. This will be a seasonal closure.

Crowds of people are expected in the Wrightwood area this season. Forest Service officials are emphasizing public safety as a high priority to protect people from risks in a cold-weather environment.

For more information on the status of specific recreation sites within the Angeles, please contact the corresponding district office listed below or visit the forest website by searching the web for Angeles National Forest.