Six Rivers National Forest

Camping

Six Rivers National Forest offers nearly one million acres for your enjoyment, relaxation, and exploration. Within a six-hour drive from the Bay Area, you can experience the solitude of the wilderness or enjoy camping near others in developed campgrounds. Camp in densely forested woodlands, in open meadows, discover secluded flats along river banks or enjoy panoramic views of the majestic mountains.

Developed Campgrounds

Six Rivers has developed campgrounds on each Ranger District. Campgrounds vary in amenities, location, restrictions, etc. Below are links to the developed campgrounds on Six Rivers National Forest.

Lookout Rental

Imagine the view from high atop a narrow mountain ridge at an elevation of 5,300 feet with 360° of unobstructed views of the Siskiyou Mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Oh yeah, and it's all yours for up to a week! more »

Rustic Camping

If you prefer a more "rustic" experience, most of the forest is open for "dispersed" camping unless specifically prohibited. more »

Fire Permits

A California campfire permit is required for a fire outside a designated recreation site. A permit is available free-of-charge from any Forest Service, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Bureau of Land Management office. Here is a list of designated campsites where a permit is not required.

Pets

All pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. There is no charge for pets.

Bears

Please do not feed bears of other wildlife either intentionally or accidentally. Bears and other critters ordinarily become problems in campgrounds only when visitors are careless with food storage. . Most large mammals avoid anything smelling like humans, but bears are the exception. Bears recognize ice chests as a source of food and can rip a window off of a car to get to an ice chest. Store food items in your vehicle trunk or inside your vehicle. Vehicle windows should be closed and food items covered to limit visibility. Bears consider all products with an odor as food: toothpaste, suntan lotion, insect repellent, even chewing gum should be properly stored. On the trail, hang food from a line or tree at a minimum height of 12 feet to help safeguard your edibles. more »

For More Information

Please visit, call, or write one of our Forest Service offices. Unless otherwise indicated, office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Most district offices also maintain weekend hours during the summer months. All forest offices are wheelchair accessible.


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