Sequoia National Forest

Explore the Land of Giants

The Sequoia National Forest covers over 1.1 million acres in three counties of Southern California and offers an abundance of recreation opportunities for people to enjoy.

Visit Sequoia National Forest

The Forest offers 52 developed campgrounds, hiking on more than 1,147 miles of trails including 47 miles of the PCT, over 314,448 acres of wilderness, 222 miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers, 2,617 rivers and streams, world-class whitewater rapids, 158 ponds and lakes, boating, fishing, biking, horseback riding and more.

  • SMOKE 101

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    While fire can provide many benefits such as reducing fuels and renewing forests, smoke from fires poses a serious challenge to public health, land managers, and air quality regulators. So, can we reduce these challenges?

  • HUMO 101

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    Si bien el fuego puede proporcionar muchos beneficios, como la reducción de combustibles y la renovación de los bosques, el humo de los incendios plantea un grave desafío para la salud pública, los administradores de tierras y los reguladores de la calidad del aire. Entonces, ¿podemos reducir estos desafíos?

 

Features

Forest Closes Location of the Historic Big Blue Mill Site to Public Access

The Sequoia National Forest has closed the Historic Big Blue Mill (Site) due to elevated levels of heavy metals that were determined to be a potential risk to public health. The Forest Service will be conducting an Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EECA) this Fall/Winter to evaluate Removal Action alternatives in order to reduce the risk of exposure to human health and the environment. 

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Gray Wolf Pack

Gray Wolves Return to the Sequoia National Forest

Gray wolves began natural recolonization of California beginning in 2011 and recognized on the Sequoia National Forest in 2023.

Learn More About Gray Wolves Here

Report Wolf Sightings Here

Wolf Livestock Compensation Grants Information Here

 

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