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Lower Rush Creek Campground
Shady campsites and a creek running along side make Lower Rush Creek Campground a great getaway destination. Trailers larger than 22 feet are not recommended.
In the winter months roads may become soft or impassable. Please do not create resource damage by driving on soft roads or saturated soil. Remember the weather can change quickly and you do not want to be unprepared for extreme conditions.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 11/2/2023: No drinking water or trash services. |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | Reservations are not accepted. All sites are first come, first served. |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Parking |
| Fees: | No Fee |
| Open Season: | Facilities open as weather permits; Campground is inaccessible during inclement weather. Use Caution |
| Usage: | Light |
| Busiest Season: | June and July |
| Restrictions: | Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dog. Camping limit 14 days. |
| Closest Towns: | Adin, 8.5 miles. |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Big Valley Ranger District 530-299-3215 |
General Information
Directions:
From Adin travel north on Hwy139/299 7.6 miles to County Road 198. Turn right on County Road 198 and go .1 mile to Rush Creek Dr/Lower Rush Creek Road. Turn left and continue on .5 miles to Lower Rush Creek Campground.
Parking:
Parking is limited. Trailers may have to unhitch. One vehicle per site on walk-in sites.
Activities
Campground Camping
Just a mile off the highway, this lovely campground is easy to get to and easy to enjoy. Some sites are walk-in with tables and tent sites 25-75 feet from the parking spur.
| No. of Sites | 10 single sites |
| Reservation Info | Reservations are not accepted. All sites are first come, first served. |
| Fire Information | Fires are permitted only in fireplaces provided. Gathering of dead and down wood is permitted. |
| Sleeping Shelter | None |
RV Camping
Small motorhomes and trailers will be able to navigate the tight loop of this campground. Rigs over 22 feet are not recommended. Some sites are walk-ins and parking is 25-75 feet from the table and fireplace. Parking spurs are short. Trailers may have to unhitch. There is piped water to the campground but no hook-ups and no showers.
| No. of Sites | 10 single sites |
| Reservation Info | Reservations are not accepted. All sites are first come, first served. |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Gravel |
| Vehicle Clearence | Watch overhead for low hanging branches. |
| Size Restrictions | 22 feet |
| Fire Information | Fires are permitted only in fireplaces provided. Gathering of dead and down wood is permitted. |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Scenic Driving
Lower Rush Creek Campground is on the Adin, Canby, Lookout Auto Tour Loop. You can pick up a copy of this Auto Loop at any office of the Modoc National Forest.
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Small trailers only, limit 22 feet. |
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| Tent camping: | Nice spots for tents along the creek. |
| Parking: | Limited parking -- one vehicle per site. |
Highlights
Location
