Modoc National Forest

Contact Information

Modoc National Forest
225 West 8th Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Hours: M-F, 8:00 - 5:00

Phone: (530) 233-5811
TDD: (530) 233-8708
FAX: (530) 233-8709

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Popular Recreation Activities

We have lots more information about recreation opportunities across the forest!

Need to Know

Devil's Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory Information
Devil's Garden Wild Horse Territory Management Plan
Resource Advisory Committee Application Information
Lassen and Modoc national forest plan revision
Maps and Publications page to help plan forest adventures
Historic Emmigrant Trail information
- http://emigranttrailswest.org/
- http://www.octa-trails.org/

Features

Be Bear Aware

Black bears are not an uncommon sight on the Modoc National Forest. There are easy things you can do while enjoying your national public lands to protect yourself and bears from harmful encounters. This brochure should help get you started.

Recreational Drone Safety

The linked tips are for responsible hobby or recreational use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or “Drones” on National Forest System Lands.

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Spotlights

Fire managers use UAS drone

Shows a fixed-wing drone before launch to view fire in wilderness

The Parker 2 Fire is a milestone in the history of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) used in wildland firefighting.

Wild horse field trip a success

Shows group listening from shaded forest seats to Range Specialist Jenny Jayo

On July 6, the Modoc National Forest sponsored a collaborative group tour of the Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory.

Fire prevention poster contest

Jennifer Leneave talks to local students about fire safety, showing a graphic

Modoc National Forest wants to thank CALFIRE, Modoc County Public Health, Alturas Fire Department, Adin Fire Department and BLM

South Bench prescribed burn

Shows female burn boss talking on the radio

Modoc National Forest Fire and Fuels personnel took advantage of recent cool weather and mild wind to conduct maintenance prescribed burning on the Doublehead Ranger District.

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