Pepperdine
Closed for the season. Opens as weather permits, usually early July through late October. First-come, first-served, no reservations.
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
Pepperdine Campground is a free, primitive campground nestled in the pine forests above Jess Valley on the edge of the South Warner Wilderness in Modoc National Forest. Formerly a combined family and horse camp, the equestrian facilities have since been moved to the adjacent Pepperdine Equestrian Campground, leaving this site as a quiet family camping area. The shaded campsites provide a serene setting at approximately 6,500 feet elevation. The Summit Trail begins here and heads south into the South Warner Wilderness, making this an ideal staging area for day hikes or backpacking trips. No wilderness permits are required, though a California Campfire Permit is needed for any stove, grill, or campfire use outside the developed campground area. Facilities are minimal: one vault toilet and picnic tables are provided, but there is no potable water. Campers must bring all water needed for their stay. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no reservations. Usage is typically light. A 14-day camping limit and 8-person group limit per site apply.
Directions
From Alturas, head east 13 miles on County Road 56 to the Modoc National Forest boundary where the road becomes Forest Service Road 31/Parker Creek Road. Continue 6 miles on Road 31 to the campground entrance road 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 | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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