Cache Creek Wilderness

Cache Creek Wilderness is a protected natural area in Lake County featuring steep hillsides, open grasslands, rocky cliffs, and flowing streams. The landscape combines different terrain types where forests, meadows, and water systems come together across the preservation.

The area received official protection status in 2006 when Congress designated it as a national wilderness. This designation came to preserve the natural resources and varied habitats found throughout the region.

The landscape bears traces of settlements that existed long before modern times in this region. Walking through the area, visitors can find archaeological sites that tell stories of the people who once lived here.

Visitors can enter the wilderness through several trailheads such as Redbud, Judge Davis, and High Bridge locations. The terrain demands good hiking preparation since steep slopes and varied paths make the experience physically demanding.

The region supports one of California's largest populations of a rare deer species along with year-round resident bald eagles. For wildlife watchers, these animal encounters often become memorable highlights of a visit.

Location: California

GPS coordinates: 38.91830,-122.50600

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42