Cottonwood Flat
Open seasonally from mid-May through October. First-come, first-served only. No water or restroom facilities are available. 14-day camping limit.
Fire Weather Watch issued August 29 at 1:33PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...The Scott Valley in Fire weather zone 280, Fire weather zone 281, Fire weather zone 284 excepting the southeast portion of the zone, and Fire weather zone 285. In Oregon...Fire weather zone 624, excepting the Highway 97 corridor from Modoc Point to Chemult. * WIND...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the Scott Valley, and 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the Shasta Valley. Elsewhere, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 9 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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.…
About
Cottonwood Flat Campground offers a quintessential backcountry experience in the remote reaches of Modoc National Forest. Situated at 4,680 feet elevation adjacent to a meadow, this small campground provides just a handful of sites for campers seeking solitude away from the crowds. The Devil's Garden Ranger District manages this area, which typifies the high desert plateau landscape of northeastern California. This is a primitive, no-frills camping destination with no potable water and no restroom facilities. Campers must be fully self-sufficient, bringing all water supplies and prepared to pack out all waste. The reward for this extra preparation is access to a peaceful, uncrowded setting surrounded by the juniper woodlands and open meadows characteristic of the Modoc region. The campground is generally accessible from mid-May through October, depending on weather conditions.
Directions
From Canby, travel 4 miles west on Highway 299, then turn west at the Canby Bridge on County Road 84 and continue 8 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| 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 |
Useful Links
| USFS Cottonwood Flat Campground | |
| Modoc NF Camping & Cabins |
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