Spyrock Reserve
| Spyrock Reserve | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Location in California | |
| Location | Mendocino County, California |
| Nearest city | Laytonville, California |
| Coordinates | 39°51′55″N 123°26′13″W / 39.86528°N 123.43694°W |
| Area | 5,832 acres (2,360 ha) |
| Max. elevation | 3,100 feet (940 m) |
| Min. elevation | 700 feet (210 m) |
| Established | 2005 |
| Operator | The Wildlands Conservancy |
| Website | Spyrock Reserve |
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 5,832 acres (2,360 ha) reserve is owned and managed by The Wildlands Conservancy as part of its system of preserves.