Six Rivers National Forest
Trinity Alps Wilderness Area Restrictions
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the acts listed in the full order are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area is effective through September 19, 2028.
Work Areas on the Salmon Scott River Ranger District
As you plan your summer trips on the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District, it’s important to be aware of all the work taking place and consider areas of potentially increased traffic or delays.
Road and Driving Conditions
Driving on roads and highways in the National Forests of California can be a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring, and sometimes even hazardous. For current road conditions anywhere in Califo
Siskiyou Crest Seasonal Safety Closure
The following acts are prohibited within the Siskiyou Crest Vehicle Closure Area (the Area) along the Siskiyou Crest from Mount Ashland to Siskiyou Peak, as described in and illustrated on Exhibit A in Forest Order No. 24-05-10.
Wilderness Area Restrictions
To protect natural resources, the following are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness, Siskiyou Wilderness, Marble Mountain Wilderness, and Russian Wilderness Areas.
Camping Stay Limitations
Camping restrictions on the Klamath National Forest are :Camping in any one location for more than 14 consecutive daysWithin the Klamath National Forest for more than 30 days per calendar year
Stonyford Office Hours Temporary Change
Starting Jan. 19, the Stonyford Office will be open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays only. Our regular Monday-Friday schedule will resume on Feb. 9.
Road conditions
Please be advised that forest roads are NOT plowed or maintained in winter so driving conditions are hazardous, slippery, and may be impassable. Even with good snow tires and four-wheel drive, less than a foot of snow is enough to get a vehicle stuck!
M10 Road Construction
The M10 road will be closed Monday, Nov. 17- 20, 2025. Closure location is above Fouts Springs near Dixie Glade. Main impacts are to the Letts Lake basin on Grindstone Ranger District. Detour to get to Letts Lake is via the M5 and 17N02 Roads, high clearance vehicle recommended.
Trail 34 on Upper Lake District closed due to unsafe conditions
OHV Trail 34 is closed due to trail tread degradation and rutting that runs 300 feet down the trail. The trail is unsafe due to unstable soil, extremely muddy conditions and increased runoff.
Cedar Camp Campground Closure
Cedar Camp Campground is closed for public safety. Closure is in effect through 6/18/26.
Chico Seed Orchard Public Use and Access Closure
Pets must be on a leash. Fall/winter hours are 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. beginning Nov. 1. Spring/summer hours are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. A closure is in effect outside of these hours.
Overview
Six Rivers National Forest spans nearly one million acres in northwestern California, stretching 140 miles from the Oregon border south through Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Siskiyou counties. Named after six major rivers (Smith, Klamath, Trinity, Eel, Van Duzen, and Mad), the forest is open and currently operating with fire restrictions lifted as of October 1, 2025 due to recent precipitation and cooler conditions. The forest is divided into four ranger districts (Gasquet, Orleans/Ukonom, Lower Trinity, and Mad River), though district office front desk visitor services operate on limited schedules. Key alerts include a 14-consecutive-day camping limit in most areas and a Trinity Alps Wilderness order for resource protection. The forest offers 2,500 miles of roads and 250 miles of trails, four wilderness areas, 365 miles of wild and scenic rivers, and sixteen family campgrounds. Cell reception is minimal to non-existent throughout most of the forest, so plan accordingly and contact ranger stations before heading out. Road conditions can change rapidly, and some forest roads may close with little notice due to weather or maintenance. Christmas tree permits are currently available through Recreation.gov starting November 1.
Campgrounds
- Aikens Creek West Campground
- Bailey Canyon Campground
- Bear Basin Lookout And Cabin
- Big Flat
- Boise Creek
- E-ne-nuck Campground
- East Fork Campground
- Fir Cove Campground
- Fish Lake Campground
- Grassy Flat Campground
- Gray Falls Campground
- Mad River Campground
- North Fork Campground
- Panther Flat Campground
- Patrick Creek Campground
- Pearch Creek Campground
- WATTS LAKE
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