About the Six Rivers National Forest
Six Rivers National Forest Where Adventure Awaits
Mountainous land and iconic rivers abound from the California-Oregon border south to Mendocino County comprising almost 1 million acres of diverse ecosystems and landscapes.
Multiple forest closure orders in effect on the Six Rivers National Forest
Forest closure orders in effect for portions of the Six Rivers National Forest due to wildfires. Visit the Alerts section for more information. For Forest Closures click here.
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Wildfire Crisis Strategy Landscapes
In January 2022, the Forest Service launched a robust, 10-year strategy to address the wildfire crisis in the places where it poses the most immediate threats to communities. The strategy, called “Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: A Strategy for Protecting Communities and Improving Resilience in America’s Forests,” (leer en español) combines a historic investment of congressional funding with years of scientific research and planning into a national effort that will dramatically increase the scale and pace of forest health treatments over the next decade. Through the strategy, the agency will work with states, Tribes and other partners to addresses wildfire risks to critical infrastructure, protect communities, and make forests more resilient.
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Camping & Cabins
The Six Rivers National Forest offers beautiful camping areas that range widely from low to high elevation, riverside to forested, and primitive to developed. Make camping reservations at www.recreation.gov
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Maps & Publications
Get ready for your visit by checking out our detailed maps, brochures, and information guides.
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Recreation Site Status
To see the latest recreation site status please visit the Recreation Site Status Map or if you have any questions, please visit or call the nearest ranger district.
Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in a career with the U.S. Forest Service? The Six Rivers National Forest is currently hiring in a variety of program areas including fire, recreation, and more!
Recent News
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Six Rivers National Forest lifts forest-wide fire restrictions
Release Date: Sep 25, 2023
Features
Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA)
Great American Outdoors Act projects will address critical deferred maintenance and improve transportation and recreation infrastructure on national forests.
Living with Wildfire in Northwestern California

To raise awareness on how everyone can do their part to prevent unwanted wildfires from threatening our communities, the Six Rivers National Forest has joined forces with CAL FIRE Humboldt-Del Norte County Unit, Humboldt County Fire Safe Council, Hoopa Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services, and the Yurok Tribe Wildland Fire Program to sponsor the 3rd edition of Living with Wildfire in Northwestern California.