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Carlos Soria *
Water Services Supervisor, West Branch, Water Operations, DWR Southern Division, California State Department of Water Resources - Tejon Roads / Castaic Lake
34534 11th Street East, Pearblossom, CA 93553
661.944.8605 - Pearblossom phone 1
661.944.8460 - Castaic phone 2
661.433.7614 mobile
661.294.3651 fax
[email protected]
https://water.ca.gov/


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


Permits Department, Buildings & Facilities
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
https://film.ca.gov/state-permits/buildings-facilities/


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Keywords: Hills; Mountains; Rural; Valleys; Wilderness

Site Condition: Old Highway 99 (Department of Water Resources) aka Golden State Highway Templin Highway Exit west leads to Golden State Highway/ Old Highway 99 Travel 4 miles north to gate at Frenchman's Flat, an Angeles National Forest Permit. Road is completely closed to public vehicular traffic, but popular for hiking and fishing walk-ins. Obtain key access from DWR with 72-hour (3 business days) notice. Minimum coordination is required by the Forest Service. DWR roadway leads to the backside of the Pyramid Dam Reservoir.

General Notes: updated information 3.25.25 bd / updated by: [Stever, Angela] 5/5/2025 4:52:51 PM

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

Jurisdictions: Angeles National Forest - USFS, CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: Y

Verified: 3/24/2025

Location Details

Old Highway 99 - Angeles National Forest - Department of Water Resources Property (DWR)

United States / Castaic, California
Location ID: #6456

The 4 mile stretch of the closed State highway, under DWR, winds down through mountains leading to Pyramid Dam.
Templin N to gate @ Frenchman's Flat/Angeles NF Permit.
RD closed to public vehicles/open to walk-ins. Minimum assist by Forest Service/FilmLA.

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