Six Rivers National Forest

The Six Rivers National Forest encompasses 957,590 acres and lies east of Redwood State and National Parks in northwestern California, stretching southward from the Oregon border for about 140 miles. The Forest lies in Del Norte County (43%), Humboldt County (35%), Trinity County (21%), and Siskiyou County (1%). It forms a long, narrow land section, stretching from the Oregon border on the north to Mendocino County on the south.

The Six Rivers is divided into four (4) ranger districts.

Smith River National Recreation Area – Located on the northern portion of the Six Rivers, the Smith River NRA is home ancient redwoods, and offers great access to the Siskiyou Wilderness, including new Wilderness additions secured through the 2006 Northern California Wilderness Heritage Act. 

Orleans Ranger District – Located in the north-central section of the Six Rivers, this district straddles Highway 96 and the community of Orleans, with access to the Siskiyou Wilderness, including new Wilderness additions secured through the 2006 Northern California Wilderness Heritage Act.

Lower Trinity Ranger District - Located in the south-central section of the Six Rivers, this district includes portions of Highway 299 and Highway 96 and is due east of Eureka, California, providing access to the Trinity Alps Wilderness, including new Wilderness additions secured through the 2006 Northern California Wilderness Heritage Act.

Mad River Ranger District - Located in the south section of the Six Rivers, this district straddles Highway 36 east of Garberville, California, with access to the Yolla Bolly Wilderness, including the new Mt. Lassic Wilderness Area secured through the 2006 Northern California Wilderness Heritage Act.