Mendocino National Forest Custom Search   A nearby category IV+ whitewater segment can be encountered on Black Butte River; the Headwaters at Basin to Middle Fork Eel portion is 24 miles long. This segment of Black Butte River is recommended for experienced whitewater paddlers exclusively. If by chance you're looking for a type IV-V+ whitewater bit to raft, you're in luck; the Above Paskenta sector is a great 22-mile-in-length piece of Thomes Creek. This bit of Thomes Creek is suitable for raft paddlers who have been paddling for a bit. Unsurprisingly, paddling is exciting but perilous; check     restrictions previous to going. You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun things at Mendocino National Forest. Interesting geology is available here; Charlies Rock is near Mendocino National Forest; Yellow Jacket Glade is right here at Mendocino National Forest. Fun pursuits are plentiful; there's always something for everyone to love. If you want a fine time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Mendocino National Forest.     Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available in and near Mendocino National Forest.   Lakes in and near Mendocino National Forest Hammerhorn Lake, Mendocino County, 16 miles away Lake Pillsbury, Lake County, 18 miles away   Campgrounds in and near Mendocino National Forest Plaskett Meadows, Elk Creek, 1 miles away Masterson Campground, Glenn County, 1 miles away Lone Star Campground, Glenn County, 3 miles away Copper City Campground, Glenn County, 3 miles away Board Tree Campground, Glenn County, 3 miles away   Public Lands in and near Mendocino National Forest Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA , 56 miles away Clear Lake State Park, California, 37 miles away   Hiking Trails in and near Mendocino National Forest Buttermilk Trail, Tehama County , 6 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 1097 feet elevation difference   Whitewater Rivers in and near Mendocino National Forest Black Butte River, Glenn / Mendocino County , 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 24 miles long (Headwaters at Basin to Middle Fork Eel) Thomes Creek, Tehama County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 22 miles long (Above Paskenta) Grindstone Creek, Glenn County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Grindstone Road to Road 306)   Hotels near Mendocino National Forest Tallman Hotel, Upper Lake , 29 miles away Super 8 Upper Lake, Upper Lake , 29 miles away Lakeview Inn Lucerne, Lucerne , 33 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites Lakeport, Lakeport , 35 miles away Vichy Springs Resort, Ukiah , 36 miles away