Ash Creek Campground

Open

Open for the season with no fee required. A boil water advisory is in effect. No potable water or trash service available. 14-day stay limit.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

Forest Fire Restrictions

There are No current Fire restrictions in placeFire Restrictions Have Been Lifted on the Modoc National Forest on September 28, 2025 - Fall is here, and cooler weather conditions have allowed the Modoc National Forest fire restrictions were lifted at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025. This…

Camping Restrictions

Camping 14-day stay limits, group size limit of 8 people per campsite

About

Ash Creek Campground sits at a relatively low elevation in Modoc National Forest, making it one of the first campgrounds in the forest to open each spring. The campground provides a rustic camping experience with vault toilets but no potable water or trash service. A boil water advisory is currently in effect, so campers must bring all drinking, cooking, and washing water. Fishing is the primary draw here. Ash Creek is regularly stocked by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and numerous fly fishing spots are accessible on foot from the campground. The area offers a quiet, lightly-used alternative to more popular destinations. Just past the campground lies the southern trailhead for the Red Tail Rim Trail, a 22-mile route open to hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers. The northern trailhead connects to Highway 299 north of Canby. Campers should avoid driving on soft roads or saturated soil to prevent resource damage.

Directions

From Adin, travel east on County Road 527/Forest Road 39N08 for approximately 7 miles to County Road 22. Turn left and follow signs approximately 0.6 miles to the campground on the right.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 233-5811

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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