Howard's Gulch Campground

Set back off the highway in a tree lined gulch this campground is a very quiet and pleasant place to spend the weekend or your entire vacation.

A short hiking trail is available for nature viewing as this is one of the several Basin and Range Birding Trail stops within the Modoc National Forest.

A recent dedication of the Highway 139 Auto Tour and Howard's Gulch Interpretive Sites brings an added benefit to this area. The Auto Tour is just south of the campground on the Howard's Gulch Frontage Road.

Current Conditions

10/30/2024: Closed for the winter season, anticipated reopening May 1st 2025.

General Information

Facilities open as weather permits; usually mid-May to late October.

America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes and Golden Age and Golden Access passes are accepted for half priced camping. Follow the instructions on the bulletin board at the campground entrance to pay fees.

Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dog. Camping limit 14 days.

$15/single campsite per day with a maximum of 2 vehicles.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.48583333

Longitude: -120.9688889

Directions

From Alturas travel west on Hwy 299 past Canby to Hwy 139. Turn north on Hwy 139 and go 4 miles to the campground entrance on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Hiking

Picnicking

Day Hikes

Picnicking - Single

Alerts:

Fire Danger Status

Modoc National Forest

Howard's Gulch Campground

General Information