Spyrock Reserve is a nature preserve with five miles of frontage on the National Wild and Scenic Eel River. Its namesake, Spy Rock, is a 540-foot promontory above the river and a landmark for Eel River travelers. It is part of the Eel River Emerald Necklace, a series of preserves along the Eel River. The reserve is owned and managed by The Wildlands Conservancy as part of its system of preserves.
Geography Spyrock Reserve is located along the Eel River in Mendocino County, California. The preserve includes oak woodlands, grasslands, fir stands, and two perennial creeks. It lies 10.5 miles downstream from Dos Rios, where the river’s main and middle forks join.
Flora and fauna The reserve includes riverine and riparian habitats. Fish populations include salmon and steelhead trout.
History The property was acquired in 2005 as part of The Wildlands Conservancy's Eel River Emerald Necklace initiative.
Recreation There is no public land access to the preserve. The reserve can be viewed from the river.
See also List of The Wildlands Conservancy preserves Eel River Canyon Preserve
References
External links Spyrock Reserve – The Wildlands Conservancy Eel River Emerald Necklace – The Wildlands Conservancy