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Wilderness Areas

Managed to protect the land’s wilderness aspects, designated wilderness areas can be found in national forests throughout the state, as well as some state and national parks. No roads exist, all motorized vehicles are prohibited, and logging is not permitted. Wilderness permits are required in all but the most remote areas and can be obtained free at any nearby ranger station. Due to heavy use, the wilderness areas in the Sierra Nevada are more extensively managed—trail quotas are often in effect for backpackers. Dogs are usually allowed, and backcountry camping is permitted almost anywhere. Facilities and amenities are nonexistent—come prepared.

Other Agencies

City and county parks are common in the Bay Area and are almost all day-use only. Entrance fees are usually charged. Dogs are generally not permitted, but a few exceptions exist, most notably in the Bay Area’s East Bay Regional Park District. The Bureau of Land Management manages a few regions covered by the book. Much like national forests, they have few regulations and almost no amenities or facilities. Dogs are permitted.