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.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 2:48AM PDT until October 9 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285. This includes Newell, Canby, Alturas, and Adin in Modoc County. * WIND...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon humidity of around 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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 2026 have been lifted as of 09/27/2026
Alturas, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026— Fall is here, and cooler weather conditions have allowed the Modoc National Forest fire restrictions to be lifted as of 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026.This means forest visitors on the Modoc National Forest may once again have campfires outside of…
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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