Caribou Wilderness

The Caribou Wilderness extends across 20,546 acres of volcanic plateau, featuring 23 named lakes, numerous ponds, and dense conifer forests at elevations between 6,400 and 8,374 feet.

The United States Forest Service designated this area as a primitive zone in 1932 before its official incorporation into the National Wilderness Preservation System in 1964.

The wilderness area maintains strict preservation protocols, limiting human interference while allowing activities such as hiking, fishing, and nature photography within its boundaries.

Visitors access the reserve through multiple trailheads, with optimal exploration periods from late spring through early fall when weather conditions remain stable for outdoor activities.

The reserve contains Red Cinder peak at 8,363 feet and supports the headwaters of the Susan River and Bailey Creek, contributing to the Feather River watershed.

Location: Plumas County

Operator: United States Forest Service

GPS coordinates: 40.48874,-121.20878

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25