Susanville Ranch Park Photo: Matthew McLain
FORESTS, PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS
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he public’s access to state and national parks, national forests, and other public lands in America’s west is unprecedented. In the Shasta Cascade region, vast areas of public lands are easily enjoyed and offer some of California’s greatest treasures. The region is known for its wild and scenic rivers, three major lakes offering the best houseboating in the world, and thousands of miles of open space, providing great opportunities for hiking, rafting, kayaking, fishing, camping, or just getting away from the crowd. The Shasta Cascade also boasts scenic drives through various landscapes, with access to some of the region’s most significant attractions. From the unique volcanic features of Lassen Volcanic National Park to McArthurBurney Falls Memorial State Park, and on to magnificent Mt. Shasta, these drives showcase the public lands’ grandeur and are often just a few hours away. These are your public lands— some of the country’s finest —and they are waiting to provide you, your family, and friends with a memorable experience.
NATIONAL FORESTS
The National Forests in the Shasta Cascade offer a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. For maps of the individual forests, campground locations or other information, contact the Headquarters Office or the District Offices listed below. The Pacific Crest Trail traverses several of the forests of the region, providing access to some of California’s most remote natural landscapes. Fire lookouts on mountain tops around the region can now become a weekend escape. Contact the various Forest Service offices or recreation.gov for information about reserving this unique getaway.
USDA Forest Service Campgrounds 1323 Club Dr., Vallejo, CA 94592 877-444-NRRS www.recreation.gov
Klamath National Forest 1711 S. Main St., Yreka, CA 96097 530-842-6131 www.fs.usda.gov/klamath
The Klamath National Forest is one of America’s
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most biologically diverse regions. This beautiful forest is an uncrowded haven for campers, hikers, wildlife viewers, hunters, fishermen, mountain bikers, rafters, kayakers and naturalists alike. Some of the most outstanding attractions include: •
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Marble Mountain Wilderness – composed primarily of rock formations containing cambrian marine invertebrates, this wilderness features an unparalleled diversity of plant life found nowhere else in California Klamath, Salmon or Scott Rivers and their tributaries – over 300 miles of whitewater river offering rafting, kayaking, and waterbased recreation Goosenest Ranger District – unique volcanic landscape features to enjoy, with forests, high deserts, lakes, meadows, aspen groves and wetlands rich with birdlife
Ranger Districts: Goosenest RD, Macdoel
530-842-6131
Happy Camp/Oak Knoll RD
530-493-2243
Scott/Salmon River RD, Fort Jones 530-468-5351 Ishi-Pishi RD, Orleans
530-627-3291
