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Discover Mendocino National Forest


Nearly 1 million acres of rugged, unique landscape from the Sacramento Valley foothills to the North Coast mountains

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Mendocino National Forest straddles the eastern spur of the North Coast Range, a 3-hour drive north of San Francisco and Sacramento. Some 65 miles long and 35 miles across, the forest's approximately 927,650 acres of mountains, canyons and foothills offer a variety of recreational opportunities—camping, hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing, hunting, nature study, photography and off-highway vehicle travel. 

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Recreation Opportunities

Hiker in Mendocino National Forest on the Thomes Gorge Trail during summer
The varied terrain of the Mendocino National Forest offers many opportunities for recreation. There are some things you need to keep in mind as you…
A young person riding an off-highway vehicle in the Nail Track OHV area
The Forest Service works with the State of California Off-Highway Vehicle Fund to create and maintain trails and facilities for OHV users. These…
Fishing at Plaskett Lake in Mendocino National Forest
Hunting is a seasonal activity, and the rules are simple: Follow the state laws and regulations pertaining to hunting, including seasons, dates and…
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