Recreational Activities
CURRRENT CONDITIONS
Safety Alerts, Fires, Advisories, Closures, and RestrictionsSix Rivers National Forest offers nearly one million acres of forest for your enjoyment, relaxation, and exploration. Within a six-hour drive north of the Bay Area, you can experience the solitude of hiking in the wilderness on over 100 miles of trails, enjoy camping near others in developed campgrounds, or the solitude camping in the back country. The forest is also a prime location for plenty of world class fishing as well as the home to one of most barrier free fishing locations in the Nation.
Botanical Areas
Six Rivers National Forest is home to many beautiful botanical areas. These areas are protected contain rare and endangered plants and flowers. Please respect these areas during your visit.
Camping
Get the latest information on all your camping needs.
Reservations for Patrick Creek, Panther Flat, Grassy Flat, Nordheimer Group Campsite, and Bear Basin Lookout are now available at www.recreation.gov or toll-free at 877-444-6777.
Fishing
The forest waterways are renowned for their world-class salmon and steelhead fishing opportunities. Good management results in a continuous supply of fish for recreational and commercial fishing, and wildlife viewing. Remember to always carry a valid California fishing license and check with the California Department of Fish and Game for current regulations and restrictions.
Lookout Rental
The Bear Basin Butte Lookout is situated high atop a narrow mountain ridge at an elevation of 5,300 feet and offers a 360° view of the Siskiyou Mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Oh yeah, and it can be all yours for up to four days!
Motor Vehicle Use Maps
There are no areas on the Six Rivers National Forest that are open to cross-country travel. The Motor Vehicle Use Map displays roads and trails that are open for motor vehicle use by the public on the Six Rivers National Forest. The free map also displays public and private land ownership, plus any seasonal closures or restrictions by vehicle type.
Safety
Make your visit to the Six Rivers National Forest a safe one by being prepared. Please review brochures that may apply to your visit.
Water safety is also of great importance while visiting the Northcoast rivers and coastal beaches. The Water Safety Coalition has put together some information to make your fun in the water safe.
Siskiyou Wilderness
Trails, Day Hikes, Maps, and WILDERNESS.
New Wilderness Legislation:
The Northern
California Wilderness Heritage Act (pdf 58kb) was signed
into law by the President on October 17, 2006. This legislation
adds to the Siskiyou and Trinity Alps Wilderness
areas and establishes a new wilderness area on the
Six Rivers National Forest - the Mount Lassic Wilderness.
More information about this legislation and its history
can be found at http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h109-233.
Maps of the areas covered by the legislation:
- Siskiyou Wilderness Additions
- Bear Basin Butte (pdf 483kb)
- Blue Creek (pdf 949kb)
- Trinity Alps Wilderness
Additions
- East Fork (pdf 764kb)
- Red Cap (pdf 596kb)
- Horse Linto (pdf 908kb)
- Mount Lassic Wilderness (pdf 512kb)
Trails
Whether your destination is solitude, nature watching, or fitness, you will have no problems reaching it on over 400 miles of trails.
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