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Red Buttes Wilderness

The 20,796 acre Red Buttes Wilderness straddles the crest of the Siskiyou Mountains. The twin summits of Red Buttes anchor the southern extreme of the area in California, where reddish peridotite rock, nudged up from a 425-million-year-old seafloor by plate shifts in the earth's crust, now supports unusual plant communities. The area's geology is ancient and very complex; some of the highest points were carved by glaciers during the last Ice Age. The area is about 13 miles long and six miles…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Buttes Wilderness reservable?

Red Buttes Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Red Buttes Wilderness?

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How do I book a campsite at Red Buttes Wilderness?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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