Lassen Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically opens mid-May and closes in late October depending on weather and snow conditions. First-come, first-served with no fees or reservations. 14-day stay limit.

About

Lassen Creek Campground offers a remote camping experience in Modoc National Forest near popular obsidian collection areas. Unlike traditional campgrounds, this is open area camping with no designated individual sites, giving campers flexibility to set up where they choose among the scattered fire rings and picnic tables. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees and no reservations. Water and garbage service are not provided, so visitors must bring adequate water for drinking, cooking, washing, and extinguishing campfires. All trash and animal waste must be packed out. The campground is accessed via county roads and the Modoc Backcountry Discovery Trail, offering a true backcountry feel while still providing basic amenities like vault toilets. The area is popular for its proximity to obsidian mines and offers solitude in a scenic Warner Mountain setting. Dogs are allowed but must remain on leash. A 14-day camping limit applies.

Directions

From Alturas go north on US Hwy 395 approximately 20 miles to Davis Creek. Turn east on County Road 11 and continue approximately 9 miles to County Road 30/Modoc Backcountry Discovery Trail and turn left/north. Continue north approximately 15 miles to the campground on the right. Alternately, continue past Davis Creek to Co. Rd. 47, turn right (east) and follow the few signs to the campground.

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