Sierra National Forest
SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST – HIGHLIGHTS
1,300,000 Acres • Stretching from Yosemite to Kings Canyon • Established 1893 • Altitudes ranging from 900 to 13,986 feet
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra. Abundant fish and wildlife, varied mountain flora and fauna and numerous recreational opportunities make the Sierra National Forest an outdoor lover’s paradise. Placed under Federal protection and management in 1893, when the area was designated the Sierra Forest Reserve, these lands have met public needs for wood, water and outdoor recreation for more than a century. Today, the Forest’s many rugged wilderness areas makes it one of the most popular National Forests in the US.
Interpretive Resources for the Sierra National Forest
Forest Visitor GuideUSFS Interactive Forest Map
Sierra NF Facebook Page
Sierra NF Twitter Feed
USFS Sierra NF Website
Central Sierra
The Sierra National Forest is located south and west of Yosemite National Park, and north of Kings Canyon National Park. Visitors can access the forest via CA-41 and CA-168.
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