National Forests - Pacific NW Region
Links to national forests in the Pacific Northwest Region, which includes Oregon and Washington.
USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
Includes 19 national forests, a national scenic area, and a national grassland, all within the States of Oregon and Washington.
Includes 19 national forests, a national scenic area, and a national grassland, all within the States of Oregon and Washington.
Deschutes National Forest
Encompasses more than 1.6 million acres of central Oregon, extending 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains . Features a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains, alpine and evergreen forests, mountain lakes, caves, desert areas, and alpine meadows.
Encompasses more than 1.6 million acres of central Oregon, extending 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains . Features a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains, alpine and evergreen forests, mountain lakes, caves, desert areas, and alpine meadows.
Fremont National Forest
Located east of the Cascade Mountains in "Oregon's Outback", the 1.2-million-acre forest includes more than 300 species of fish and wildlife and offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, hunting, backpacking, cross-country and downhill skiing, and camping.
Located east of the Cascade Mountains in "Oregon's Outback", the 1.2-million-acre forest includes more than 300 species of fish and wildlife and offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, hunting, backpacking, cross-country and downhill skiing, and camping.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Located in southwest Washington, the 1.3-million-acre forest includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by congress in 1982. One of the oldest national forests in the U.S., Gifford Pinchot was originally included as part of the Mount Rainier Forest Reserve in 1897.
Located in southwest Washington, the 1.3-million-acre forest includes the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument established by congress in 1982. One of the oldest national forests in the U.S., Gifford Pinchot was originally included as part of the Mount Rainier Forest Reserve in 1897.
Malheur National Forest
The 1.5-million-acre forest in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon features diverse scenery of the forest that includes high desert grasslands, sage and juniper, pine, fir and other tree species, as well as alpine lakes and meadows. Elevations vary from 4000 feet to the 9038 foot top of Strawberry Mountain.
The 1.5-million-acre forest in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon features diverse scenery of the forest that includes high desert grasslands, sage and juniper, pine, fir and other tree species, as well as alpine lakes and meadows. Elevations vary from 4000 feet to the 9038 foot top of Strawberry Mountain.
Mount Baker-Snowqualmie National Forest
Located on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains in Washington, between the Canadian border and Mount Rainier National Park. One of the most popular forests in the country, it features more than 1,400 miles of hiking and riding trails and also offers opportunities for fishing and river rafting. It contains eight wilderness areas, and an active volcano, the 10,778-foot Mount Baker.
Located on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains in Washington, between the Canadian border and Mount Rainier National Park. One of the most popular forests in the country, it features more than 1,400 miles of hiking and riding trails and also offers opportunities for fishing and river rafting. It contains eight wilderness areas, and an active volcano, the 10,778-foot Mount Baker.
Mount Hood National Forest
Located 20 miles miles east of the city of Portland and the northern Willamette River valley, the one-million acre forest extends south from the Columbia River Gorge across more than sixty miles of forested mountains, lakes and streams to Olallie Scenic Area, a high lake basin under the slopes of Mt. Jefferson.
Located 20 miles miles east of the city of Portland and the northern Willamette River valley, the one-million acre forest extends south from the Columbia River Gorge across more than sixty miles of forested mountains, lakes and streams to Olallie Scenic Area, a high lake basin under the slopes of Mt. Jefferson.
Ochoco National Forest
Located in central Oregon, the one-million-acre national forest is part of the old Blue Mountain Forest Reserve, which was established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. It features ponderosa pine stands, picturesque rimrock vantage points, deep canyons, unique geologic formations, and abundant wildlife.
Located in central Oregon, the one-million-acre national forest is part of the old Blue Mountain Forest Reserve, which was established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. It features ponderosa pine stands, picturesque rimrock vantage points, deep canyons, unique geologic formations, and abundant wildlife.
Okanogan National Forest
The 1.7-million-acre national forest in northern Washington extends from the Columbia River to mountains at sub-alpine levels exceeding 9,000 feet. It includes scenic drives, wilderness areas, hiking trails, and old mining towns.
The 1.7-million-acre national forest in northern Washington extends from the Columbia River to mountains at sub-alpine levels exceeding 9,000 feet. It includes scenic drives, wilderness areas, hiking trails, and old mining towns.
Olympic National Forest
Located on the Olympic Peninsula in northwestern Washington, the 627,320-acre forest is located adjacent to Olympic National Park. It provides habitat for a large population of Roosevelt elk, and offers spectacular views of valleys and mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and Puget Sound beaches.
Located on the Olympic Peninsula in northwestern Washington, the 627,320-acre forest is located adjacent to Olympic National Park. It provides habitat for a large population of Roosevelt elk, and offers spectacular views of valleys and mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and Puget Sound beaches.
Rogue River National Forest
Encompassing 630,000 acres in southern Oregon, forest straddles the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges. Activities include camping, fishing, swimming, hiking and skiing. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail runs the entire length of the Forest, through the remote back country of the Sky Lakes Wilderness.
Encompassing 630,000 acres in southern Oregon, forest straddles the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges. Activities include camping, fishing, swimming, hiking and skiing. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail runs the entire length of the Forest, through the remote back country of the Sky Lakes Wilderness.
Siskiyou National Forest
The 1.2-million-acre forest is located in the Klamath Mountains and the coast ranges of southwestern Oregon, with a small segment Forest extending into northwestern California and the Siskiyou Mountain Range. Forest features the most complex soils, geology, landscape, and plant communities in the Pacific Northwest.
The 1.2-million-acre forest is located in the Klamath Mountains and the coast ranges of southwestern Oregon, with a small segment Forest extending into northwestern California and the Siskiyou Mountain Range. Forest features the most complex soils, geology, landscape, and plant communities in the Pacific Northwest.
Siuslaw National Forest
The 630,000-acre forest is located in the coastal mountain range of west-central Oregon. It is one of only two national forests in the continental United States bordering the Pacific Ocean. Scenic attractions include the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Cascade Head Scenic Area, and the historic Heceta Head lighthouse.
The 630,000-acre forest is located in the coastal mountain range of west-central Oregon. It is one of only two national forests in the continental United States bordering the Pacific Ocean. Scenic attractions include the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Cascade Head Scenic Area, and the historic Heceta Head lighthouse.
Umatilla National Forest
Located in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon, forest covers 1.4 million acres of diverse landscapes and plant communities. It features some mountainous terrain, but mostly consists of V-shaped valleys separated by narrow ridges or plateaus.
Located in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon, forest covers 1.4 million acres of diverse landscapes and plant communities. It features some mountainous terrain, but mostly consists of V-shaped valleys separated by narrow ridges or plateaus.
Umpqua National Forest
The 985,000-acre forest extends from the summit of the Cascade Mountain Range to the western lowlands in southwestern Oregon. Forest Service manages the upper 25.4 miles of the 33.8-mile section of the North Umpqua River, which is designated a national recreational river under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1988.
The 985,000-acre forest extends from the summit of the Cascade Mountain Range to the western lowlands in southwestern Oregon. Forest Service manages the upper 25.4 miles of the 33.8-mile section of the North Umpqua River, which is designated a national recreational river under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1988.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Forest contains 2.3 million acres ranging in elevation from 875 feet in Hells Canyon, to 9,845 feet in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Snake River has gouged a path through the canyon to form the deepest river gorge in North America. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area is located within the forest.
Forest contains 2.3 million acres ranging in elevation from 875 feet in Hells Canyon, to 9,845 feet in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The Snake River has gouged a path through the canyon to form the deepest river gorge in North America. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area is located within the forest.
Wenatchee National Forest
The 2.2-million-acre forest extends 135 miles along the east side of the crest of the Cascade Mountain range in Washington. More than 2,500 miles of recreation trails are available for hiking, horseback riding, trail biking, and cross-country skiing.
The 2.2-million-acre forest extends 135 miles along the east side of the crest of the Cascade Mountain range in Washington. More than 2,500 miles of recreation trails are available for hiking, horseback riding, trail biking, and cross-country skiing.
Willamette National Forest
The 1.6-miilion-acre forest stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascades, from the Mt. Jefferson area east of Salem to the Calapooya Mountains northeast of Roseburg. It is known for its numerous volcanic peaks, the forested Cascade Range, and its outstanding rivers.
The 1.6-miilion-acre forest stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascades, from the Mt. Jefferson area east of Salem to the Calapooya Mountains northeast of Roseburg. It is known for its numerous volcanic peaks, the forested Cascade Range, and its outstanding rivers.
Winema National Forest
The 1.1-million-acre forest lies on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range in south-central Oregon, bordering Crater Lake National Park near the crest of the Cascades and stretches eastward into the Klamath River Basin.
The 1.1-million-acre forest lies on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range in south-central Oregon, bordering Crater Lake National Park near the crest of the Cascades and stretches eastward into the Klamath River Basin.