Outdoor Science and Learning
Displaying the importance of natural features and the history of the people who have lived in this area, outdoor science assists visitors in learning more about their National Forest System. To make learning easy and fun, many forums are available to pick from. Throughout the Forest you can visit interpretation sites, outdoor education programs, visitor centers, district offices, and nature trails, or lean more about the Forest from our website, brochures, fand act sheets. Many of these learning opportunities focus on interpreting settlement patterns, the importance of Native American homelands, historical mining and timber harvesting, geologic, wildlife and botanical features across the Forest.
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Myrtle Grove Campground
This site provides primitive campsites along the South Fork of the Coquille River.  Facilities5 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pitsNo drinking waterVault toiletGarbage Disposal Memorial Day…
Myrtle Tree Trail #1163
The Myrtle Tree trail is short (0.25 mile), and winds up a hill, with many switchbacks to accommodate the moderate grade. You will see some large Oregon myrtle as soon as you begin the trail. Near…
Nook Bar Camping and Day Use Area
Site Open
Nook Bar provides dispersed campsites for tents or small trailers on a large river bar by the beautiful Wild and Scenic Chetco River. Enjoy summer fun in the crystal-clear waters of this outstanding…
Oak Flat Campground
This site is located along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River and the Illinois River West Trailhead. For tents and small trailers only.Facilities15 campsites with picnic tables and fire pitsNo…
Oregon Redwoods Trail #1106
The Oregon Redwoods Trail is an interpretive trail located along Peavine Ridge in the Winchuck River drainage, and provides a unique barrier-free, day-use hiking/wheelchair opportunity through a…
Oregon Redwoods Trail #1107
Redwood trees found on the Chetco Ranger District represent the only coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) found in the Pacific Northwest Region, located at the limit of their northern range! This…
Packer's Cabin
Site Temporarily Closed
Packer's Cabin is temporarily closed due to vandalism that occurred in 2024. Read the StoryPacker’s Cabin was originally built around 1930 and served as the headquarters for the Forest Service…
Panther Ridge Trail #1253
The Panther Ridge Trail follows a historic travel corridor utilized by the indigenous peoples of the area. Most of the trail follows Panther Ridge from Bald Knob to Buck Point. Approximately 95% of…
Pearsoll Peak Lookout
Site Closed
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Quosatana Campground
Site Open
May 2021 Update: Please note that the dump station is temporarily closed until further notice, due to repairs needed to the wastewater system at Quosatana. Thank you for your patience as we work…