Wilderness area
North Fork Wilderness
North Fork Wilderness is an 8,158-acre wilderness area in Trinity County, California. It rises from about 1,551 to 3,595 ft. The nearest town is Ruth, 9.4 miles away in a straight line.
North Fork Wilderness map
North Fork Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Ruth, CA is the nearest town, 9.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in North Fork Wilderness is about 3,595 ft, and its lowest about 1,551 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages North Fork Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 8,158 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Mad River Ranger District, 707-574-6233 |
Getting to North Fork Wilderness
- Ruth, CA is the nearest town, 9.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-29)
Public lands next to North Fork Wilderness
- National forestNorth Fork Wilderness lies inside Six Rivers National Forest.
- Wilderness areaYolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness is 1 mile away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in California
- https://wilderness.net/visit-wilderness/?ID=417 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Elevation/1/TIFF/current/n41w124/USGS_1_n41w124.tif (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_gaz_place_06.txt (accessed 2026-09-29)