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.
Frost Advisory issued June 10 at 4:27PM PDT until June 11 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Widespread low temperatures of 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. Freezing temperatures are expected in the northern portions of Klamath and Lake counties. * WHERE...In California, Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties and Modoc County. In Oregon, Klamath Basin, Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 7 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?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
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…
Frost Advisory issued June 10 at 8:13AM PDT until June 10 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Temperatures of 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...For Thursday morning, this includes areas near Tulelake and Alturas in California and Klamath Falls, Midland, Bonanza, and Winter Rim in Oregon. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 7 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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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