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Backpacking Modoc Modoc Campgrounds Primitive Camping Fishing Modoc Hiking Modoc Lakes near Modoc Modoc County Map

Nearby cities & towns:
Adin CA Alturas CA Bieber CA Canby CA Cedarville CA Davis Creek CA Eagleville CA Fort Bidwell CA Lake City CA Likely CA Lookout CA Newell CA New Pine Creek CA Surprise ValleyCA Tulelake CA Willow Ranch CA	Designated wilderness areas in forest: Wilderness Areas Acres South Warner Wilderness Map 70,729 Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge 46,460 Modoc National Wildlife Refuge 6,016 Ash Creek SWA (State Wildlife Area) 13,897 Devils Garden Wild Horse Territory 236,000

Modoc Ranger Stations:

Modoc Forest Headquarters Alturas CA 530-233-5811	Big Valley District Adin CA 530/299-3215	Devil's Garden District Alturas CA 530-233-5811	Doublehead District Tulelake CA 530-677-2246
Warner Mountain District Cedarville CA 530-279-6116	Modoc BLM Alturas CA 530-233-4434	.	Modoc National Forest government web site

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