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Pacific Northwest Forest Almanac
The Pacific Northwest, perhaps more than any other region in the United States, is defined by its public lands. More than 30 percent of Washington and 53 percent of Oregon, are managed by the Federal government. These lands provide the people and communities of the Pacific Northwest their livelihood, recreation, visual backdrop, and identity.
The Pacific Northwest Region consists of 16 National Forests, 59 District Offices, a National Scenic Area, and a National Grassland; comprising an area 24.7 million acres in size. There are approximately 3,500 Forest Service employees living in the local communities, and working tirelessly to manage these lands.
Downloadable Pacific Northwest Forest Almanac PDF
The Forests of the Pacific Northwest
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
The Columbia River gorge is a spectacular river canyon, 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep, that meanders past cliffs, spires, and ridges set against nearby peaks of the PNW’s Cascade Mountain Range.
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Colville National Forest
These million acres in the northeast corner of Washington roll like the high seas. Three waves of mountains run from north to south, separated by troughs of valleys.
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Deschutes National Forest
Located on the eastern slopes of the Cascades in Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest offers a variety of landscapes, ecosystems and year-round recreation.
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Fremont-Winema National Forest
The Fremont-Winema National Forest offers a setting of classic Western beauty in south central Oregon. The ecosystem ranges from towering snow-capped peaks to wide-open sage basins.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Spanning from Mount Rainier to the north, the Columbia River to the south, Mount Adams to the east, and Mount St. Helens to the west; the nearly 1.4 million-acre Gifford Pinchot National Forest offers so much to visitors.
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Malheur National Forest
The 1.7 million acre Malheur National Forest is located in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon. The diverse and beautiful scenery of the forest includes high desert grasslands, sage and juniper, pine, and the hidden gems of alpine lakes and meadows.
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Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Located on the west side of the Cascades between the Canadian border and Mt. Rainier National Park, you will find glacier-covered peaks, spectacular mountain meadows and old-growth forests rich in history and outdoor opportunities.
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Mt. Hood National Forest
Located twenty miles east of the city of Portland, Oregon, the Mt. Hood National Forest extends south from the beautiful Columbia River Gorge across more than a million acres of forested mountains, lakes and streams, and, of course, iconic Mt. Hood.
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Ochoco National Forest
Located near the geographic center of Oregon, the Ochoco National Forest consists of diverse ecosystems, plant life and wildlife. The Crooked River National Grassland provides habitat for abundant species of wildlife.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is a large and diverse landscape, encompassing 3.8 million acres along the east slopes of the Cascade Range in Washington.
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Olympic National Forest
Surrounded on three sides by saltwater, with the Olympic Mountains nestled in the center, the Olympic National Forest offers many unique opportunities.
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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Located in southwestern Oregon and extending into California, the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest ranges from the crest of the Cascades Range, west into the Siskiyou Mountains, and includes southern portions of the Coastal Range, extending nearly to the Pacific Ocean.
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Siuslaw National Forest
From forest floor to ocean shore the Siuslaw National Forest stretches from the lush forests of the coastal mountains to the unique Oregon Dunes and the beaches of the Pacific Ocean.
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Umatilla National Forest
The Umatilla National Forest, located in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon, covers 1.4 million acres of diverse landscapes and plant communities.
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Umpqua National Forest
The Umpqua National Forest is nestled on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Explosive geologic events shaped this distinctive landscape and provide spectacular scenery as well as an abundance of natural and cultural resources.
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Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest encompasses 2.4 million acres of public lands in northeastern Oregon and western Idaho. Ecosystems range from alpine peaks to spectacular grasslands, canyons and conifer forests in between.
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Willamette National Forest
The Willamette National Forest stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in western Oregon. The varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams, and wooded slopes offers excellent opportunities for visitors.