National Forests - Pacific SW Region
Official USDA Forest Service site for the Southwest Region, which manages the national forests in California and assists the State and Private forest landowners in California, Hawaii and the US Affiliated Pacific Islands.
USDA Forest Service - Pacific Southwest Region
Manages the National Forests in California and assists the state and private forest landowners in California, Hawaii and the US Affiliated Pacific Islands.
Manages the National Forests in California and assists the state and private forest landowners in California, Hawaii and the US Affiliated Pacific Islands.
Angeles National Forest
The 650,000-acre forest near metropolitan Los Angeles offers more than 110 camping and picnic sites and 500 miles of hiking trials, including a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail which leads to the top of Mt. Baden-Powell and overlooks the rugged canyons of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness.
The 650,000-acre forest near metropolitan Los Angeles offers more than 110 camping and picnic sites and 500 miles of hiking trials, including a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail which leads to the top of Mt. Baden-Powell and overlooks the rugged canyons of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness.
Cleveland National Forest
One of first units administered under Forest Reserve Act of 1891, the 424,000-acre forest includes the Laguna and Palomar mountains, featuring the famed Palomar Observatory and a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail.
One of first units administered under Forest Reserve Act of 1891, the 424,000-acre forest includes the Laguna and Palomar mountains, featuring the famed Palomar Observatory and a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Eldorado National Forest
Located in eastern California between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, forest features a number of historic points of interest, including: Coloma, the actual site of the gold discovery in California in 1848; and Marshall Gold Discovery Site, featuring the reconstructed Sutter's Mill. The forest's range of climate and topography affords a wide variety of recreation opportunities both winter and summer.
Located in eastern California between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, forest features a number of historic points of interest, including: Coloma, the actual site of the gold discovery in California in 1848; and Marshall Gold Discovery Site, featuring the reconstructed Sutter's Mill. The forest's range of climate and topography affords a wide variety of recreation opportunities both winter and summer.
Inyo National Forest
Extending 165 miles along the California/Nevada border between Los Angeles and Reno, forest includes 1.9 million acres of pristine lakes, meadows, streams, Sierra Nevada peaks, and arid Great Basin Mountains. Elevations range from 4,000 to 14,495 feet, providing diverse habitats that support vegetation patterns ranging from semi-arid deserts to alpine fell-fields.
Extending 165 miles along the California/Nevada border between Los Angeles and Reno, forest includes 1.9 million acres of pristine lakes, meadows, streams, Sierra Nevada peaks, and arid Great Basin Mountains. Elevations range from 4,000 to 14,495 feet, providing diverse habitats that support vegetation patterns ranging from semi-arid deserts to alpine fell-fields.
Klamath National Forest
The 1.7-million-acre forest is located in north-central California, just south of the Oregon border. It features rugged mountains and canyon, more than 100 glacial lakes, Marble Mountains and Trinity Alps wilderness areas, and 200 miles of designated scenic rivers.
The 1.7-million-acre forest is located in north-central California, just south of the Oregon border. It features rugged mountains and canyon, more than 100 glacial lakes, Marble Mountains and Trinity Alps wilderness areas, and 200 miles of designated scenic rivers.
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Tahoe straddles the California-Nevada state line and has been designated an Outstanding Natural Resources Water, thus gaining protective status under federal regulation. The Forest Service administers more than three-fourths of the land surrounding the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Tahoe straddles the California-Nevada state line and has been designated an Outstanding Natural Resources Water, thus gaining protective status under federal regulation. The Forest Service administers more than three-fourths of the land surrounding the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Lassen National Forest
Located where the Sierra Nevada, the Cascades, the Modoc Plateau and the Great Basin come together, the 1.2-million-acre forest features the second largest natural lake entirely within the state of California, Indian pictographs and hieroglyphics, volcanic lava flow tubes, and 120 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Located where the Sierra Nevada, the Cascades, the Modoc Plateau and the Great Basin come together, the 1.2-million-acre forest features the second largest natural lake entirely within the state of California, Indian pictographs and hieroglyphics, volcanic lava flow tubes, and 120 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Los Padres National Forest
Stretching almost 220 miles from the Carmel Valley area to the western edge of Los Angeles County, the forest encompasses nearly two million acres in the coastal mountains of central California. It provides the scenic backdrop for many communities including Big Sur, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ojai.
Stretching almost 220 miles from the Carmel Valley area to the western edge of Los Angeles County, the forest encompasses nearly two million acres in the coastal mountains of central California. It provides the scenic backdrop for many communities including Big Sur, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ojai.
Mendocino National Forest
Straddling the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California, the one-million-acre forest consists of mountains and canyons which offer opportunities for camping, hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing, hunting, nature study, photography, and off highway vehicle travel. It is the only one of California's 18 national forests not crossed by a paved road or highway.
Straddling the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California, the one-million-acre forest consists of mountains and canyons which offer opportunities for camping, hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing, hunting, nature study, photography, and off highway vehicle travel. It is the only one of California's 18 national forests not crossed by a paved road or highway.
Modoc National Forest
Located in the extreme northeastern corner of California, the 2-million-acre forest features several mountain areas and a variety of features, including pine forests, meadows, lakes, streams, rugged canyons, wetlands, lava beds, and high desert plateaus.
Located in the extreme northeastern corner of California, the 2-million-acre forest features several mountain areas and a variety of features, including pine forests, meadows, lakes, streams, rugged canyons, wetlands, lava beds, and high desert plateaus.
Plumas National Forest
The 1.1-million acre forest in eastern California features alpine lakes and thousands of miles of clear running streams, historic gold mining areas, 75 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, and Feather Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in the U.S.
The 1.1-million acre forest in eastern California features alpine lakes and thousands of miles of clear running streams, historic gold mining areas, 75 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, and Feather Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in the U.S.
San Bernardino National Forest
Located east of Los Angeles, the 820,000-acre forest includes cabins, campgrounds, picnic areas, and more than 530 miles of hiking trails. It features Big Bear and Arrowhead lakes, the Rim of the World Scenic Byway, and 193 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Located east of Los Angeles, the 820,000-acre forest includes cabins, campgrounds, picnic areas, and more than 530 miles of hiking trails. It features Big Bear and Arrowhead lakes, the Rim of the World Scenic Byway, and 193 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Sequoia National Forest
The 1.1-million-acre forest is located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in central California. It features 38 protected groves of Giant Sequoias, 900 miles of trails, four wild and scenic rivers, and 45 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
The 1.1-million-acre forest is located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in central California. It features 38 protected groves of Giant Sequoias, 900 miles of trails, four wild and scenic rivers, and 45 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Located in northern California, the 2.1-million-acre forest features Mount Shasta, a 14,162 volcano with 5 living glaciers. It also includes Castle Crags, the Trinity Alps, the Whiskeytown - Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, 131 natural lakes, and 154 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Located in northern California, the 2.1-million-acre forest features Mount Shasta, a 14,162 volcano with 5 living glaciers. It also includes Castle Crags, the Trinity Alps, the Whiskeytown - Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, 131 natural lakes, and 154 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Sierra National Forest
The 1.2-million-acre national forest is located in east-central California, just south of Yosemite National Park. It features the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, a 100-mile open loop through the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, which offers views of Ansel Adams, John Muir, and Kaiser wilderness areas.
The 1.2-million-acre national forest is located in east-central California, just south of Yosemite National Park. It features the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, a 100-mile open loop through the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, which offers views of Ansel Adams, John Muir, and Kaiser wilderness areas.
Six Rivers National Forest
The 1.1-million-acre forest in northwestern California includes extensive stands of conifers in rugged, mountainous settings, and features the Smith River National Recreation Area, four wildernesses, and 365 miles of Wild, Scenic, and Recreation rivers.
The 1.1-million-acre forest in northwestern California includes extensive stands of conifers in rugged, mountainous settings, and features the Smith River National Recreation Area, four wildernesses, and 365 miles of Wild, Scenic, and Recreation rivers.
Stanislaus National Forest
Located in east-central California, Stanislaus is among the oldest of the national forests, established in 1897. It is named for the Stanislaus River whose headwaters rise within Forest boundaries. During the gold rush, the area was occupied by miners and other immigrants, homesteaders and ranchers, dam builders and loggers.
Located in east-central California, Stanislaus is among the oldest of the national forests, established in 1897. It is named for the Stanislaus River whose headwaters rise within Forest boundaries. During the gold rush, the area was occupied by miners and other immigrants, homesteaders and ranchers, dam builders and loggers.
Tahoe National Forest
Located in the north-central Sierra Nevada Range, between Lake Tahoe and the Sacramento Valley, Tahoe National Forest has historically ranked among the top ten recreation use forests in the nation. It offers opportunities for camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, and a variety of other activities. Five downhill ski areas are located wholly or partially on forest land.
Located in the north-central Sierra Nevada Range, between Lake Tahoe and the Sacramento Valley, Tahoe National Forest has historically ranked among the top ten recreation use forests in the nation. It offers opportunities for camping, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, and a variety of other activities. Five downhill ski areas are located wholly or partially on forest land.