Jackson is the largest of CAL FIRE's eight demonstration state forests. Located in the middle of California's coastal redwood region, on the western edge of Mendocino County at Fort Bragg. It boasts two large camping areas with multiple campsites that offer dry camping with vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Camping is available first-come, first-served seasonally May - September. See
Hiking in Jackson Demonstration State Forest for miles of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding. Additional recreational activities include swimming, and picnicking. Camping is allowed within designated campsites only.