Welcome to the Pacific Southwest
The Pacific Southwest Region of the U.S. Forest Service manages 20 million acres of national forest land in California and assists state and private forest landowners in California, Hawaii and U.S-affiliated Pacific Islands. Eighteen national forests in this region range from the North Coast, Cascade and Sierra Nevada ranges, from Big Sur to the Mexican border in the south Coast range.
Find a Forest
New National Forests and Grasslands App
National Forests and Grasslands App includes Offline Maps, Safety Alerts, and Current Visitor Information
Your Pocket-Sized Forest Service Guide
We rely on our phones more than ever. Third-party apps can be outdated or inaccurate. Visitors have told us loud and clear—they want authoritative trail and recreation info straight from the Forest Service. Introducing the National Forests and Grasslands app: your pocket-sized Forest Service guide for closures, trail conditions, amenities, and more. Start planning your next adventure today!
Download Today!
The National Forests and Grasslands app is currently available for iOS- and Android-powered devices. The app does not collect personal information, and no data is shared with third parties It can be downloaded for free!
Virtual Services
Visit our FAQs for answers to common visitor questions. For assistance or any questions, please use our Contact Us form.
Versión en Español: Visite Preguntas Frecuentes del visitante. Si necesita atención, por favor use nuestro formulario de contacto (inglés únicamente).
Featured Programs
Explore the innovative programs in the region:
Wildfire Risk Reduction
We work with partners to address wildfire risks to critical infrastructure, protect communities, and make forests more resilient.
Prevention is key. Most wildfires are human-caused. Reducing wildfire risk is everyone’s responsibility.
