The Shasta-Trinity National Forests are located in portions of Shasta County , Siskiyou County , and Trinity County . Combine a visit to the forest with a stop in Redwood National Park, one of the numerous state parks, or visit the quaint victorian coastal towns of Ferndale and Eureka. Within a six-hour drive from the Bay Area or Sacramento, this forest stretches 140 miles south from the Oregon border. Anglers, kayakers, rafters and sunbathers enjoy over 1500 miles of waterways, including Ruth Lake Reservoir , a seven mile stretch of water recreation. The forest encompasses nearly a million acres and includes two National Scenic Byways , the Smith River Scenic Byway and the Trinity River Scenic Byway.
Heritage is plentiful in the Six Rivers National Forest.
You can search for traces of Bigfoot, visit gold mining and Civilian Conservation Corps sites, and learn about historic and contemporary Native American culture. The Smith River National Recreation Area , established in 1990, is a place of special beauty and highlights the Smith River - the last major undammed and undiverted river in California and one of the largest Wild and Scenic River Systems in the United States. Regardless of your interests, be assured that you'll find plenty to see and do. The Six Rivers National Forests and the towns and communities in Siskiyou County , Trinity County , and Del Norte and Humboldt Counties await you. Local chambers of commerce can provide you with information about services and other attractions.