Modoc National Forest

Welcome

This site is the official web site of the Modoc National Forest. Here you will find information and links to and about the recreation and management activities associated with Modoc National Forest located in the northeastern corner of California. Modoc National Forest has outstanding opportunities for recreation, special habitat management, unique species viewing, sustainable ecosystem and watershed management.

Snow Storms restrict access in elevations above 5,000 Feet - Campground water systems turned off for season -

On October 17-19 a snow storm dumped about 12-18 inches of snow in the Medicine Lake Highlands restricting access and forcing early turn off of the water system. Water systems have been turned off in all developed campgrounds except Howard's Gulch which will be turned off by the end of the month.

Fire Restrictions Canceled - Fire Season Ends

Fire restrictions on the Modoc National Forest have been canceled, effective at midnight on September 20. When visiting the forest be aware that we have had our first snow in some higher elevations above 5,000 feet.

As of October 18th at 4:30 PM, Modoc will go out of fire season by reducing the services of our suppression and detection resources. We will no long announce Sale Activity Levels or Project Activity Levels.

All Suppression resources will go to a Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM tour of duty.

All detection resources will be out of service as of October 18th at 4:30 PM.

Modoc Hotshots in support of the Regional and National effort will continue with their Fri-Tue tour with Wed and Thurs. off.

Modoc Command Center will continue with 7 day coverage, 8 AM - 4:30 PM until October 30th.

Emigrant Trails Scenic Byway

Emigrant Trails Scenic Byway Designated. As a result of a united community effort supported by a Grant from the Forest Service, the Forest Service designated the Emigrant Trails Scenic Byway.

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Forest Map

Click on image for large image of the Modoc National Forest.