Scenic Drives
If you plan to see the forest from your car, be sure and stop by one of our Visitor Centers and pick up copies of our printed driving tours. Two National Scenic Byways traverse parts of the forest and 2 more loop tours are also described in detail on these free handouts. Points of interest and rest stops are marked on the tours. A Modoc National Forest map is the best choice for traveling in the forest. These maps are available at Forest Service Offices, some local outdoors stores and by mail from the USGS Store.
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Cave Lake Campground
Site Open
The campground at Cave Lake is lightly used and can be the perfect place for a weekend or week long getaway. Deer hunting season, in the fall, is the busiest time of year.
Doorknob Warming Hut Snowpark
Site Open
Part of the Tri-Forest Snowmobile trails system, Doorknob offers access to over 250 miles of snowmobile trails on the Modoc, Shasta Trinity and Klamath National Forests. In the summer the area is a…
Jane's Reservoir Campground
Site Open
This campground, located some 30 miles north of Alturas along Crowder Flat Road should be known for it's true beauty and solitude.The campground circles the south-eastern section of the lake. A…
Lily Lake Picnic Site
Site Open
Lily Lake Picnic SiteLily Lake is a beautiful spot for a picnic.Day Use ends at 10pm.Camping is available at nearby Cave Lake Campground.
Lower Rush Creek Campground
Site Open
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. No potable water is available at…
Reservoir C Campground
Site Open
Close to the boat ramp and right on the water, campsites at Reservoir C are quiet, scenic and partly shaded.A recommended spot for amateur astronomers; light pollution is non-existent.
Reservoir F Campground
Site Open
The campsites at Reservoir F are spacious and close to the shoreline. The early morning sun greets campers from across the lake as the afternoons are shaded by the tall pines.