Six Rivers National Forest

Please note that, due to a reduction in staff, there are currently are no permit or pass sales at this location on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Six Rivers National Forest Supervisor’s Office is located in Eureka, which is 3 hours west of Redding and 5-6 hours north of San Francisco. Eureka and the surrounding cities of Arcata and McKinleyville provide a full range of community services. There are numerous shopping locations and grocery stores, medical services including three hospitals, libraries, a variety of restaurants and eateries, and recreation and cultural opportunities. There are two colleges located in the region, Humboldt State University and the College of the Redwoods. Transportation includes one commercial airport, Greyhound, and local bus service.

The culture of the area is rich and diverse with an inordinately high number of artists, writers, and musicians who are attracted to the unique beauty of the region. The Northcoast is strongly oriented to outdoor recreation with many activities focused on the ocean, numerous river systems, redwood cathedrals located in adjacent state and national parks, and other public lands. In 2001, Outside Magazine ranked the Northcoast area as one of the top 10 places in the nation to live, work, and play because of its outdoor recreation opportunities and outstanding scenic and lifestyle values.

For detailed information about the area, visit www.visitredwoods.com, the Humboldt County Convention and Visitor Bureau’s website.