Klamath National Forest

About Us

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The Klamath National Forest covers an area of 1,700,000 acres located in Siskiyou County, Northern California and Jackson County, Oregon. The forest comprises some five wilderness areas, Marble Mountain, Russian Wilderness Area, Trinity Alps, Red Buttes Wilderness Area and Siskiyou Wilderness Area.

In the lower elevations, you'll find park-like stands of Ponderosa Pine trees, while in the higher elevations, the Douglas fir, sub-alpine fir and mixed conifer stands beg to be explored.

There are 200 miles of river system for rafting and 152 miles of wild and scenic rivers in the forest.In addition, Klamath National Forest offers grazing and timber opportunities as well as 28 campgrounds, hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing.

With the Klamath, Salmon and Scott Rivers meandering from one end of the Forest to the other, recreationists have found a playground that can meet the desires of all. This beautiful Forest is a haven for campers, hikers, wildlife watchers, hunters, fishermen, mountains bikers, white water enthusiasts and naturalists.

If you are looking for a wilderness experience, we have five Wilderness Areas to help place you in a quieter, more spiritual place. The Marble Mountain, Russian, and Trinity-Alps Wilderness areas are all within the boundaries of the Klamath National Forest. Trailheads are numerous, and hikes range from easy to arduous. If it's a wilderness experience you seek, the Klamath is the place to come.

The Forest also helps to meet local and national needs for timber, gold, and other natural resources. Proactive vegetation management is an important element of caring for our public lands, and the professional staff of the Klamath leads the way by setting the standards for others to follow. With that, the preservation of biological diversity, and the sustainment of Forest Health are important to us.

The Forest lies along the boarder of California and Oregon with the majority of the Forest in California and a small portion in Oregon. Our Forest boundaries are within a half-hour's drive from Medford and Klamath Falls, Oregon, and less then two hours from Redding, California. This is truly a special place, and best of all it belongs to you. Come visit your lands. The Klamath National Forest - Serving People and Caring for the Land!

FOREST OFFICERS

Patricia A. Grantham, Forest Supervisor

Laura Allen, Goosenest District Ranger

Ken Harris , Happy Camp and Oak Knoll District Ranger

Ray Haupt, Scott and Salmon River District Ranger

Bill Rice, Ukonom District Ranger

Vacant, Administrative Officer

Jan Ford, Public Use and Recreation Staff Officer

Davida Carnahan, Public Affairs Officer

Vacant, Fire Staff Officer

John Schuyler, Timber /Wildlife/Botany/Fisheries Staff Officer

CONTRACTED WEB MANAGER

Peggi Rodgers, Webmaster

OFFICE LOCATIONS

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