UPPER RUSH CREEK
Closed — The campground is currently closed for winter. Facilities open as weather permits, typically from late spring through fall. The access road can be rough but is generally passable during the operating season. No reservations accepted; first-come, first-served only with a 14-day stay limit.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 2:32PM PST until February 19 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
...ANOTHER EPISODE OF LOW ELEVATION SNOW LATE TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY... .Scattered to numerous light snow showers will persist through this evening with snow levels around 1500 to 2000 feet and accumulation of up to 2 inches. The next cold front will follow with widespread accumulations of snow late tonight into Thursday morning and snow levels around 1000 to 1500 feet. Light snow showers will then taper off into Thursday afternoon while snow levels rise to 2000 feet, except for snow showers lingering into Thursday evening for eastern Klamath, Lake, and Modoc Counties. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches, with highest amounts in the Warner Mountains. A majority of the snow is expected from 7 AM PST to 2 PM PST on Thursday, with light snow showers then tapering off into the evening. * WHERE...Winter Rim in Klamath county, Lake County, and Modoc County. Including the locations of...Adin, Alturas, Canby, Day, Likely, Bly, Adel, Fort Rock, Lakeview, Valley Falls, and Paisley. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Cedar Pass on state highway 239 at 6323 ft. Warner Mountain Summit on state highway 140 at 5850 ft. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions and delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and Thursday evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
About
Upper Rush Creek Campground is a peaceful, densely shaded retreat in the Modoc National Forest, situated adjacent to Rush Creek at an elevation of approximately 5,161 feet. The campground features 9 campsites surrounded by mature pine trees, providing excellent shade and a serene atmosphere for those seeking solitude. The creek is accessible from the campground and offers opportunities for trout fishing. Located about 9 miles northeast of Adin, the campground is reached via County Road 198 from Highway 299, followed by approximately 3 miles on Rush Creek Drive, a dirt road that can be rough but passable. The remote location and lack of amenities make this an ideal destination for experienced campers who value peace and quiet over convenience. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Facilities are minimal, with vault toilets and picnic tables at each site. No potable water or trash services are available, so visitors must bring all necessary water and pack out all trash. The campground is accessible when weather permits, typically during the warmer months, with access dependent on road conditions.
Directions
From Adin, travel north on Highway 299 about 9 miles. Turn right on County Road 198, then follow Rush Creek Drive approximately 3 miles on a dirt road to the campground.
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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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 233-5811 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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