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Adin CA
Alturas CA
Bieber CA
Canby CA
Cedarville CA
Davis Creek CA
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Designated wilderness areas in forest:
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Modoc Ranger Stations:
Modoc Forest Headquarters
Alturas CA
530-233-5811
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Big Valley District
Adin CA
530/299-3215
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Devil's Garden District
Alturas CA
530-233-5811
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Doublehead District
Tulelake CA
530-677-2246
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Warner Mountain District
Cedarville CA
530-279-6116
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Modoc BLM
Alturas CA
530-233-4434
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Modoc National Forest
government web site
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Modoc Backpacking
- fire permits are required
- permits are required for overnight backcountry camping
- check with the correct ranger district for all back country camping restrictions
Trail head parking spots located at:
East Creek/Emerson Peak (South Warner)
Summit/Pepperdine (Warner Mountain)
Pine Creek (West Warner Mountain)
Clear Lake / Mill Creek Falls (South Warner)
Summit/Patterson (South Warner)

Modoc Back Roads
Best to get a week off of work, tune up that vehicle & go! Modoc is the uncrowded territory in the far north east corner of the state. Rivers, Ranches & plenty of space!! After the long drive to get up here you will just wanna spend it relaxing near a creek, fishing, driving dirt roads exploring & soaking in the nature. This place has it all.. from country meadow to raging water.
Modoc Road # 64 - South Warners
Modoc Road # 5 - West Warners
Modoc Road # 64 - South Warners
Modoc Road # 64 - South Warners
Modoc Road # 64 - South Warners
Summertime
The warm season - is short up here in northeast Cali. The high desert, mountain range and valleys border the western edge of the Great Basin, which makes up most of the state of Nevada. Fair-weather campers should plan your visit to Modoc country MAY-OCT. Fishing, camping, trails - mountain biking, hiking, horseback, backpacking - wilderness, secluded lakes, waterfalls, flowing creeks (all year long), wide open open meadows and forests. All that natural beauty, with neat volcanic geology underfoot, of course. Hot Springs can be found on the east side of the Warner Mountains, near Cedarville, CA
Modoc Campgrounds
These sites listed below are among the smallest & most remote in the Modoc area. The campgrounds located closest to highways usually fill up fast & can attract all types of campers. For the seclusion, head a few miles off the main roads & enjoy the silence.
campground |
elev. |
spots |
veg |
toilet |
water |
descr |
A.H. Hogue |
6700' |
24 |
pines |
vault |
piped |
July-Oct |
Ash Creek |
4800' |
7 |
pines |
vault |
creek |
May-Oct, fish |
Big Sage Reservoir |
5100' |
6 |
- |
vault |
lake |
May-Oct, boat |
Blanche Lake |
6500' |
- |
- |
vault |
lake |
July-Oct |
Bull's-eye Lake |
6500' |
- |
pines |
vault |
lake |
July-Oct |
Cave Lake |
6600' |
6 |
pines |
vault |
piped |
4x4 camp, July-Oct |
Cedar Pass |
5900' |
17 |
pines |
vault |
creek |
May-Oct |
Cottonwood Flat |
4700' |
10 |
pines |
vault |
spring |
May-Oct |
Emerson |
6000' |
4 |
pines |
vault |
no |
4x4 camp, July-Oct |
Headquarters |
6700' |
9 |
pines |
vault |
piped |
Medicine Lake, July-Oct |
Hemlock |
6700' |
19 |
pines |
vault |
piped |
Medicine Lake, July-Oct |
Howard's Gulch |
4700' |
11 |
- |
vault |
piped |
May-Oct |
Jane's Reservoir |
5100' |
- |
- |
vault |
lake |
fish, boat, May-Oct |
Lava Camp |
4400' |
12 |
- |
vault |
no |
May-Oct |
Lower Rush Creek |
4400' |
10 |
pines |
vault |
piped |
May-Oct |
Lassen Creek |
4700' |
- |
- |
vault |
creek |
May-Oct |
Medicine Lake |
6700' |
22 |
pines |
vault |
piped |
Medicine Lake, July-Oct |
Mill Creek Falls |
5700' |
19 |
pines |
vault |
piped |
falls, June-Oct |
Patterson |
7200' |
5 |
pines |
vault |
piped |
July-Oct |
Payne Springs |
6500' |
6 |
pines |
vault |
no |
July-Oct |
Pepperdine |
5680' |
5 |
pines |
vault |
piped |
July-Oct |
Plum Valley |
5600' |
7 |
pines |
vault |
creek |
June-Oct |
Reservoir C |
4900' |
6 |
- |
vault |
lake |
May-Oct |
Reservoir F |
5000' |
6 |
- |
vault |
lake |
May-Oct |
Soup Springs |
6800' |
14 |
pines |
vault |
piped |
June-Oct |
Stowe Reservoir |
6200' |
14 |
- |
vault |
piped |
May-Oct |
Upper Rush Creek |
5200' |
13 |
pines |
vault |
piped |
May-Oct |
Willow Creek |
5200' |
8 |
- |
vault |
piped |
fish, May-Oct |
Primitive Camping
For those who like more solitude and prefer to camp outside of developed campgrounds, there are plenty of options all over Modoc. From BLM lands to National Forest, Wilderness backcountry and hidden fishing lakes, Modoc has space for everyone. Grab a campfire permit from the ranger station and head to the hills.
Whether you're a full time RVer wanting to find the boon-docking spots, or a car camper just passing through wanting a free overnight camp, there are enough dirt roads and secluded spots to satisfy all. Winter camping up here involves snow and ice, so come prepared. BTW, winter can last from October to May. On occasion, it has been known to snow during June up in the North State.
Modoc Hiking
See above for Modoc Wilderness Areas and trail heads - mostly inside Warner Mountain area. The lakes listed below provide excellent wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation. Many are hard to reach in winter months, due to deep snow.
Modoc Lakes & NorCal Camping Lakes
Big Sage Campground
Blanche Lake Campground
Blue Lake Modoc
Cave Lake 4x4
Clear Lake Reservoir, Modoc
Goose Lake
Medicine Lake
Reservoir C (Big Sage Reservoir)
Stough Reservoir & Campground
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