Stough Reservoir Campground
Open seasonally, typically mid-May through late October as weather permits. First-come, first-served with no reservations. 14-day camping limit. No current closures or alerts affecting this campground.
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
Stough Reservoir Campground is a free primitive campground located at 6,200 feet elevation in the Warner Mountain Ranger District of Modoc National Forest. Just one mile off Highway 299 on Forest Road 43N07, it provides a cool retreat from the valleys on either side. The small reservoir is kept stocked by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, making it a popular fishing destination. The campground features vault toilets and potable water. Campsites are positioned away from the shore but offer pleasant views of the reservoir. Small trailers and motorhomes will find access and turnarounds manageable, though larger rigs may have difficulty. Stough Reservoir is stop #4 on the Basin and Range Birding Trail. Birders can expect to see Prairie Falcons, Rufous Hummingbirds, and Wild Turkeys. Non-motorized boating and picnicking are also available.
Directions
From Alturas, go north 5 miles on US Highway 395 to Highway 299. Turn east on Highway 299 toward Cedarville and continue approximately 13 miles to Forest Road 43N07. Turn north and the campground is 1 mile on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 233-5811 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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