The Caribou Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area created by the Wilderness Act of 1964 and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. It is located 60 miles east of Redding in the state of California, United States. The Caribou Wilderness comprises 20,546 acres and is adjacent to the east side of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Alt…
The Caribou Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area created by the Wilderness Act of 1964 and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. It is located 60 miles east of Redding in the state of California, United States. The Caribou Wilderness comprises 20,546 acres and is adjacent to the east side of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Although the park is surrounded by Lassen National Forest, it is managed separately by the National Park Service, whereas the U.S. Forest Service manages the wilderness.
Location: Cascade Range, east of Lassen Peak, Lassen County / Plumas County, California
Established: 1964
Nearest city: Susanville, California
Area: 20,546 acres (83.15 km²)
Governing body: U.S. Forest Service / US Department of Agriculture
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