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CONTACT INFORMATION

Elie Sfeir *
Owner, Paradise Ranch
36059 Golden State Highway, Castaic, CA 91384
951.543.5984 phone 1
[email protected]


Angela "Angie" Stever *
Forestry Technician - Special Use Management, Angeles National Forest - Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District
33708 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93536
661.269.2808 x 249 phone 1
661.269.2825 fax
[email protected]
https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/angeles/about-forest/contactus


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Keywords: Hills; Mountains; Road Turnouts; Rooftop Access / View; Rural; Valleys; Wilderness

Site Condition: Old Highway 99, Templin Highway aka Golden State Highway, North of Castaic Templin Highway Exit west leads to Golden State Highway/ Old Highway 99 in the Angeles National Forest. Adjacent property owner with parking recently sold Paradise Ranch west of the freeway. Road starts out as a divided highway and then becomes 2 lanes which run 4 miles north to gate at Frenchman's Flat. Surrounded by forest.

General Notes: verified 2.21.24 bd

Usage Restriction: Dual authorization is required. County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Road Department written approval and an Angeles National Forest permit is needed. The Forest Service currently requires 20 business days to process a film proposal.

Jurisdictions: Angeles National Forest - USFS, Los Angeles County

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: Y

Verified: 3/24/2025

Location Details

Old Highway 99 - Templin Highway - Golden State Highway - Angeles National Forest - adjacent to Paradise Ranch

United States / Gorman, California
Location ID: #2753

***This portion is EAST of the 5 freeway and NOT controlled by DWR. Department of Water Resources handles Old Highway 99 past the pipegate near Frenchman’s Flat.***

Templin Hwy exit west leads to Golden State Hwy/Old Hwy 99 in Angeles National Forest. Road begins as divided hwy, becomes 2 lanes running 4 miles north to gate at Frenchman's Flat. Adjacent Paradise Ranch private property west of the freeway is surrounded by forest/ owner provides parking. Highway Features: Turnouts and Shoulder

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  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
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  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Federal Parks / National Parks;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Forests / Woodlands;
  • TRANSPORTATION - *;
  • TRANSPORTATION - Freeways / Freeway Look a Likes;
  • TRANSPORTATION - Roads / Highways
 
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