National Forests List

State: Alaska

Size: 6.9 million acres

Topography: Coastal mountains, glaciers, fjords, and temperate rainforest

Peak Season: June – September

Nearest Airport: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

Nearby Towns: Anchorage, Seward, Valdez, Cordova

State: California

Size: 700,000 acres

Topography: Rugged mountains, deep canyons, chaparral-covered slopes

Peak Season: Spring and Fall

Nearest Airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Nearby Towns: Pasadena, Glendale, Wrightwood

State: California

Size: 1.3 million acres

Topography: High Sierra peaks, alpine lakes, deep river valleys

Peak Season: Summer

Nearest Airport: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

Nearby Towns: Oakhurst, Shaver Lake, Bass Lake