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Stough Reservoir Campground

Open

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.

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

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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