UPPER RUSH CREEK
Open for the season. Facilities open as weather permits with no fixed opening or closing dates. The road to Upper Rush Creek is rough but passable. First-come, first-served with a 14-day camping limit.
Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 9:11AM PDT until October 9 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In CAZ285...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
Upper Rush Creek Campground sits in the Big Valley Ranger District of Modoc National Forest, providing a secluded camping experience in a densely shaded setting adjacent to Rush Creek. This primitive, no-fee campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. The surrounding mature pine forest offers excellent shade and a peaceful atmosphere for campers seeking to escape more crowded recreation areas. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility with minimal amenities. There is no potable water or trash service, so campers must bring all necessary water supplies and remove all garbage when leaving. Picnic tables are provided at sites. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed while in the campground. The 14-day camping limit allows for extended stays while ensuring turnover for other visitors. Access to the campground requires traveling approximately 9 miles northeast of Adin via County Road 198 from Highway 299, followed by about 3 miles on Rush Creek Drive, a dirt road that can be rough but is generally passable when the campground is open.
Directions
From Adin, travel northeast on County Road 198 from Highway 299 for approximately 9 miles. Turn onto Rush Creek Drive and continue about 3 miles on this dirt road to reach the campground. The road is rough but passable when the campground is open.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| 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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