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2025 Press Releases

Modoc National Forest Enacts Fire Restrictions Effective July 18, 2025

Release Date: July 18th, 2025
Alturas, Calif., July 18, 2025— Fire restrictions for the Modoc National Forest took effect at 12 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025. These restrictions…

Modoc National Forest Medicine Lake Recreation Area Opening June 29th

Release Date: June 24th, 2025
Alturas, Calif., June 24, 2025— The Wait is over, and Medicine Lake is now fully accessible from all roads leading to the campground. The official…

Modoc National Forest Obsidian Collection Season begins on July 1, 2025

Release Date: June 24th, 2025
Alturas, Calif., June 23, 2025— Get ready for an exciting adventure in the Warner Mountains! We’rethrilled to announce that the designated…

June 2025 Lightning

Release Date: June 10th, 2025
ALTURAS, Calif., June 10, 2025 — A significant lightning storm passed over the Modoc National Forest last night. While no fires have been reported…