Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest is a state forest located on State Route 175 , eight miles ( 13 km ) south of Clear Lake in Lake County , California , USA . It is one of the largest mountains in the area , with a length of east to west and width of north to south . The mountain 's highest point is elevation . Like nearby mountains such as Cobb Mountain , Boggs is volcanic in origin . It receives heavy rainfall , winter snow and has at least two perennial springs . Boggs Mountain State Forest is managed by the California Department of Forestry ( CDF ) . CDF ( now officially renamed Cal-Fire ) purchased in 1949 from the Calso Company for 38,000 dollars Due to hazards from the Valley Fire , the forest is now closed until further notice
Valley Fire
Valley Fire
Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest