Siskiyou County, County in Northern California, United States.
Located between the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges, Siskiyou County spans 6,347 square miles of forests, rivers, lakes, and mountain terrain.
Established in 1852 from parts of Shasta and Klamath Counties, the region gained prominence during the California Gold Rush following a strike in Yreka in 1851.
The land preserves Native American heritage sites and incorporates the Klamath National Forest, offering extensive outdoor activities and seasonal celebrations throughout the year.
Visitors access the region through Interstate 5 and several state routes, with accommodations available in cities like Yreka, Mount Shasta, and Dunsmuir.
Mount Shasta, rising within the county boundaries, stands as a prominent volcanic peak and marks the highest point in the territory.
Location: California
Inception: 1852
Capital city: Yreka
Shares border with: Jackson County, Klamath County, Modoc County, Trinity County, Shasta County, Humboldt County, Del Norte County, Josephine County
Website: http://co.siskiyou.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 41.58333,-122.50000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
Pacific Crest Trail
57.9 km
Mount Shasta
32 km
Burney Falls
95.3 km
Lava Beds National Monument
83.8 km
Wyntoon
56.9 km
Medicine Lake Volcano
75 km
Mossbrae Falls
42.7 km
Six Rivers National Forest
108.9 km
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
94.8 km
Castle Crags
47.3 km
Black Butte
27.3 km
Shastina
30.1 km
Lake Siskiyou
36 km
Captain Jack's Stronghold
86.8 km
Trinity Alps Wilderness
79.9 km
Marble Mountain Wilderness
61.3 km
Lake Britton
93.1 km
Mount Eddy
29.4 km
Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
76 km
Russian Wilderness
47.9 km
Mount Shasta Wilderness
30.5 km
Whitney Glacier
30.6 km
Red Buttes Wilderness
87 km
Copco Lake
47 km
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
87.5 km
Castle Crags Wilderness
43.9 km
Hedge Creek Falls
43.1 km
Mount Shasta City Park
32.1 kmReviews
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