Special Places

There are many truly special places on the Modoc National Forest. Some become "special" by virtue of their scenic beauty or the diversity of the flora and fauna found there. Others have historically always rated this designation. And finally, some places become special because of shared good times and happy memories. As you explore more of the forest, we hope you discover and enjoy many special places.

• South Warner Wilderness

  

  The South Warner Wilderness of the Modoc National Forest is located in the southeast section of the Warner Mountain Ranger District and is 18 miles long by 8 miles wide.

  South Warner Wilderness

• Mill Creek Falls

  

  A short hike into the South Warner Wilderness will take the visitor to the overlook for Mill Creek Falls. This waterfall usually runs year round with more impressive flows in spring when the snow begins to melt and Mill Creek swells.

  Mill Creek Falls

• Medicine Lake Highlands

  

  The Medicine Lake Highlands encompass an area of over 200 square miles and is one of North America's most unique geological areas. One of the most interesting volcanic formations in the Medicine Lake Highlands is the Glass Mountain Obsidian Flow.

  Medicine Lake Highlands

• The Devil's Garden

  

  The Devil’s Garden is an expansive prehistoric lava flow, with areas of sparse vegetation, rough broken lava rock, juniper trees, and sagebrush flats in a semi-arid region covering about a half-million acres.

  Devil's Garden

More on Wilderness

• Wilderness Rules and Regulations
  Know before you go.
• Rules of Thumb for Wilderness Areas
  Helpful hints for wilderness travel.
• Why Wilderness?
  Permanent protection for some of the most natural and undisturbed places in America.
• Leave No Trace
  Leave nothing but footprints, create nothing but memories and take nothing but photographs.