Mendocino National Forest

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MEET THE MENDOCINO

Quick Facts

  • About a two-hour drive north of Sacramento; three-hour drive northeast of San Francisco.
  • Extends from Red Bluff and Covelo in the north, to Clear Lake in the south. Lies within the Pacific Coast Range, roughly 65 miles long and 35 miles wide; between Interstate 5 to the east and US 101 to the west.
  • The only national forest in California that is not crossed by a paved road or highway.
  • Elevations range from about 1,000 to over 8,000 feet.
  • Three Ranger Districts: Grindstone on the east side of the Forest, Covelo and Upper Lake on the west side.
  • Two management areas not located within the forest boundary: Chico Genetic Resource and Conservation Center, and Red Bluff Recreation Area.
  • First established as a Forest Reserve, it subsequently was named the Stony Creek National Forest, then was renamed the California National Forest, and in 1932, became the Mendocino National Forest.
  • Four Wilderness Areas: Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel, Snow Mountain, and two designated through recent legislation, Yuki and Sanhedrin.
  • Two Wild and Scenic Rivers: Middle Fork of the Eel and Black Butte.
  • Home to northern spotted owls, listed as a Threatened Species.
  • Covered by the Northwest Forest Plan.

2007 Inventory

  • Size - 913,306 acres
  • Employees
    • Permanent - 147
    • Temporary - 70
  • Miles of Road - 2,487
  • Active fire lookouts - 2
  • Miles of Designated Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System
    • Grindstone District - 117
    • Upper Lake - 135
  • Miles of Horse and Foot Trails
    • Wilderness Areas - 223
    • General Forest - 86
  • Developed Campgrounds - 64
  • Recreation Visitor Use Days - 257,100
  • FY 07 budget - $21 million
  • FY 07 Timber target - 5-6 MMBF
(Page Reviewed 7/18/07 )
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