The California Demonstration State Forests are operated by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
| State Forest | Land area | County | City | Established | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest | 3,493 acres (14.14 km2) | Lake | Cobb | 1949 | [1] |
| Ellen Pickett State Forest | 160 acres (0.65 km2) | Trinity | - | [2] | |
| Jackson Demonstration State Forest | 48,652 acres (196.89 km2) | Mendocino | Fort Bragg | 1949 | [3] |
| Las Posadas State Forest | 796 acres (3.22 km2) | Napa | Angwin | [2] | |
| LaTour Demonstration State Forest | 9,033 acres (36.56 km2) | Shasta | Redding | 1949 | [4] |
| Mount Zion Demonstration State Forest | 164 acres (0.66 km2) | Amador | - | 1981 | [2] |
| Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest | 4,807 acres (19.45 km2) | Tulare | Springville | 1946 | [5] |
| Soquel Demonstration State Forest | 2,681 acres (10.85 km2) | Santa Cruz | Soquel | 1990 | [6] |