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Siskiyou Wilderness
16 mi southeast of Gasquet, CA · No signal at camp
About Siskiyou Wilderness
The forested mountains, valleys and meadows of the Siskiyou Wilderness in Del Norte, Humboldt and Siskiyou counties of northwestern California offer vistas of incredible beauty, diverse scenery and limitless opportunities for solitude. The Wilderness, named for the mountains that cross it, is administered by three national forests: Six Rivers, Klamath and Siskiyou. Rain falling in the Siskiyou Wilderness (from 40" on lower eastern slopes to 200" on the high western slopes) drains into three watersheds: the Smith, Klamath, and Illinois Rivers. The Siskiyou Wilderness is unique in that some parts can be accessed year round in the lower elevations, providing opportunities for recreation not found elsewhere. July through mid-October is the best time to travel in the wilderness, although severe weather can occur in any month. Access to some trails may be restricted to summer months because…
- Managed by: Six Rivers National Forest, FS
- Where: 16 mi southeast of Gasquet, CA · 41.73174, -123.69987
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Lake | Horse | 2.0 mi | 6.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 20.4 mi
Water fill-up: 20.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Bear Basin Lookout And Cabin 5.8 mi
- Trout Camp 6.7 mi
- Elk Hole Camp 8.3 mi
- Eightmile Camp 8.6 mi
- Elkhorn Bar Camp 8.7 mi
- Buck Creek Camp 9.8 mi