Field Conditions
King Range National Conservation Area is located approximately 5 hours from UC Davis. The Smith River is located approximately 7.5 hours from UC Davis in Del Norte County in the extreme northwestern corner of the state. Students should expect to stay at field school during the entire six weeks of the program and be prepared to work Monday through Friday all day and Saturday mornings. Take a look at the Accomodations page for information on camp life.

Expect to work hard, learn a lot, and have fun!

Environmental zones in Northern California include the coast, estuaries, river and uplands. Nights can be cool and mornings are often foggy. Days grow warm to hot and sunny. Layering is key.

Lake Earl and Talawa Estuaries (left), and Smith River (Del Norte County)

View from the top of King Range (left) and The Mattole Lagoon Beachhead (King Range National Conservation Area)

While in Del Norte County students will have the opportunity to explore the many cultural and natural attractions that Redwood country has to offer.

Fishin' on the Smith River

Yurok Brush Dance Demonstration

Lighthouse at Crescent City

Hanging out around the campfire