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Closed for the season. Opens as weather permits, usually early July through late October. First-come, first-served, no reservations.

Fire Weather Watch issued August 29 at 1:33PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

1:33 PM — August 30th, 7:00 AM

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

Modoc National Forest

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Modoc National Forest

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

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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