Six Rivers Ranger Stations:
Forest Hdqrts.
Eureka CA
707/442-1721
|
Lower Trinity Distr.
Willow Creek CA
530/629-2118
|
Mad River Distr.
Bridgeville CA
707/574-6233
|
Orleans Distr.
Orleans CA
530/627-3291
|
6 Rivers NF
gov web site
|
Smith River National Recreation Area
Gasquet CA
707/457-3131
Smith River California
Humbolt Nursery
McKinnleyville
707/839-3256
6 Rivers Backpacking
Smith River and a few others rivers entertwine on this NorCal landscape of mountains, forests and sky. Six Rivers National Forest, Siskiyou Wilderness, Redwood National Park, and numerous other State Parks, all call Crescent City coastline home. Plenty hiking and backpacking trails to be discovered.
Trailheads located at:
- Elk Camp Ridge (North Fork)
- Little Bald Hills (Jedediah Smith Redwoods)
- South Kelsey (Siskiyou Wilderness)
- East Fork Blue Creek
- Summit Valley
- Boundary Trail
- Doe Flat (Siskiyou Wilderness)
- Elk Valley (Siskiyou Wilderness)
- Salmon Summit
Six Rivers NF Backroads
This entire region is steep rugged terrain of canyon &
redwood forest. Some old logging roads have been closed to protect
certain areas, but thousands remain open for SUV travels, dispersed
camping for hunters, fishermen or those who wish to camp away
from developed campgrounds.
Please obtain a camp fire permit at the local Rangers station
& follow any fire restrictions in effect. 4x4 may be needed
on some & signage is not alway guranteed. River & steam
crossings are abundant. Mud is likely in Spring time.This is a
very wet area.
Historic Mines & Logger's camps are around every corner.
Tons of great fishing, secluded backwoods camps & maybe even
a glimpse at the legendary myth creature feared by all.. Big Foot!
The Six
River NF Map
has routes well marked & is well worth the
cash you'll pay for it.
Forest Service Cabins & Fire Lookouts
Bear Basin Butte Cabin Rental
Campgrounds in Six Rivers
Some of these sites are amoung the smallest & most remote
in the area. The campgrounds located closest to highways usually
fill up fast & can attract all types of campers. For the seclusion,
head a few miles off the main roads & enjoy the silence.
| campground
|
elev. |
spots
|
veg |
toilet |
water |
link |
|
| Aikens Creek |
340' |
disp. |
- |
yes |
piped |
- |
flooding,
year round
|
| Bailey Canyon |
- |
25 |
- |
yes |
piped |
- |
May-Sep |
| Boise Creek |
- |
17 |
- |
yes |
piped |
- |
year
round, less serv. winter
|
| Dillon Creek |
- |
21 |
- |
yes |
piped |
- |
May-Nov |
| East Fork |
- |
9 |
- |
yes |
- |
- |
announce-Nov |
| E-Ne-Nuck |
- |
11 |
- |
yes |
piped |
- |
June-Nov |
| Fish Lake |
- |
24 |
- |
yes |
piped |
- |
? -
Sep
|
| Grassy
Flat
|
- |
19 |
- |
yes |
creek |
ResUSA
|
May-Sep,
|
| Horse Linto |
- |
3 |
- |
yes |
- |
- |
year
round
|
| Nordheimer |
- |
8 |
- |
yes |
piped |
- |
year
round, res. serv. winter
|
| Panther Flat
|
- |
40 |
- |
yes |
piped |
ResUSA
|
May-Sep,
|
| Patrick
Creek
|
- |
13 |
- |
yes |
piped |
ResUSA
|
May-Sep,
|
| Pearch Creek |
- |
10 |
- |
yes |
piped |
- |
May-Nov |
Primitive
Camping
Hiking
Rock Climbing
