U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region
A beautiful landscape awaits
From the tallest mountains to the rolling sea, adventure awaits! The National Forests in California are home to such unique scenic areas as Mt. Shasta, Lake Tahoe, Mt. Whitney, and the Big Sur coast.
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Virtual Services

Visit our Recreation Site Status Map and FAQ's for answers to many common visitor questions. If you need assistance or have any questions, please use our contact us form. Versión en Español: Visite el Mapa de Estado Actual de Sitios de Recreación y Preguntas Frecuentes del visitante. Si necesita atención, por favor use nuestro formulario de contacto (inglés únicamente).
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Featured Programs

Region 5 employees work on a wide variety of innovative programs such as these, below.
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Popular Topics

This is a list featuring topics that visitors ask about the most.
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Confronting the Wildfire Crisis

USDA Forest Service announces additional landscapes to address wildfire risk to infrastructure and communities.