Modoc National Forest
From Recreation.gov
**ATTN: The Annual Pit River Tribal Gathering** will occur from July 15th to July 21st; during this timeframe all sites in the Medicine and Hogue Loops will be closed to the public, of the remaining loops in the Medicine Lake Recreation Area, few can accommodate large RVs.
Frost Advisory issued June 10 at 6:16AM PDT until June 11 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures of 27 to 32 expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures of 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. Some colder locations like around Klamath Marsh, Chemult and portions of the Christmas Valley could have lows around or just below freezing Thursday morning. * WHERE...Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County, including Chemult, Crescent, Sprague River, Bly, and Winter Rim. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM PDT this morning. For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 7 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Frost Advisory issued June 10 at 6:16AM PDT until June 11 at 7:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the first Frost Advisory, temperatures of 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. Locally temperatures may drop to near or just below freezing early this morning. For the second Frost Advisory, temperatures of 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...For early this morning, this includes areas east of McCloud, Dorris, Tulelake, Tennant, Newell, Canby, Likely, Alturas, Davis Creek in California and Klamath Falls, Keno, Merrill, Chiloquin, Lakeview, Valley Falls and Silver Lake in Oregon. For Thursday morning, this includes areas near Tulelake and Alturas in California and Klamath Falls, Midland, Bonanza, and Winter Rim in Oregon. * WHEN...For the first Frost Advisory, until 8 AM PDT this morning. For the second Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 7 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Frost Advisory issued June 10 at 6:16AM PDT until June 10 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Temperatures of 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County and South Central Siskiyou County. This includes areas east of McCloud, Dorris, Tulelake, Tennant, Newell, Canby, Likely, Alturas and Davis Creek. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Freeze Warning issued June 10 at 6:16AM PDT until June 10 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures of 27 to 32 expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures of 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. Some colder locations like around Klamath Marsh, Chemult and portions of the Christmas Valley could have lows around or just below freezing Thursday morning. * WHERE...Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County, including Chemult, Crescent, Sprague River, Bly, and Winter Rim. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM PDT this morning. For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 7 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Frost Advisory issued June 10 at 6:16AM PDT until June 10 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the first Frost Advisory, temperatures of 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. Locally temperatures may drop to near or just below freezing early this morning. For the second Frost Advisory, temperatures of 33 to 36 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...For early this morning, this includes areas east of McCloud, Dorris, Tulelake, Tennant, Newell, Canby, Likely, Alturas, Davis Creek in California and Klamath Falls, Keno, Merrill, Chiloquin, Lakeview, Valley Falls and Silver Lake in Oregon. For Thursday morning, this includes areas near Tulelake and Alturas in California and Klamath Falls, Midland, Bonanza, and Winter Rim in Oregon. * WHEN...For the first Frost Advisory, until 8 AM PDT this morning. For the second Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 7 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Nearby Mammoth Wildfire
South East of Lava Beds on the Modoc National Forest is the Mammoth Fire. For current information please visit
Phones Are Down
We are currently not able to receive incoming calls. If you have a questions, please email us at labe_information@nps.gov. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
White-Nose Syndrome / Cave Permit
Please Do Not bring clothing or caving gear used in caves or mines outside of Lava Beds into our caves. This will help slow the spread of white-nose syndrome, a bat disease that is killing bats outside of the park.
Downed Trees on Trails
Please be cautions on all trails and side roads as high winds and heavy snow have caused several downed trees throughout the park.
Winter Weather
Lava Beds received around 2 feet of snow. Please use caution if driving into the park as snow is starting to melt and cause icy road and parking lot conditions. All roads going into the Forest Service are not passable.
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.…
Closed June 10 - Hat Creek District Office and Visitor Center
The Hat Creek District Office Visitor Center will be closed June 10, 2026. Hat Creek Ranger District is having its all day wildfire readiness event where employees engage in developmental training and planning activities ahead of the peak fire season. The office will be open for regular business…
Wood tags still available, but no other product/permit sales at Eagle Lake RD today.
Wood tags are still available to purchase, but no other product/permit sales are currently available at Eagle Lake Ranger District office starting today and potentially through next week. Please call ahead if you have questions or if you would like to know the best location to make your purchase.
Forest Road Closure Order
The Boundary of the Forest Road Closure begins at the Antelope Campground and proceeds as follows:1. Starting at Antelope Campground on Ponderosa Way,2. then continues South along Ponderosa Way to the intersection of 27N08 and 27N21 roads at “The Narrows”,3. then continues Southwest from “The…
SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross
Damage to the underside of South Antelope Bridge on Ponderosa Way was discovered by Forest Service Road Crews. Engineering staff are currently assessing the damage. At this time the bridge is unsafe to cross, and a barricade has been placed on both sides. We will update here when more information…
Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions
Forest Order limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest. This Order prohibits camping for a period longer than 14 days in any developed campground, and 14 days not to exceed an aggregate of 30 days in any undeveloped location during a calendar year. It also…
Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction
Forest Order limits the use of motor vehicles as well as saddle animals, pack animals, and draft animals, on the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail.
Lake Almanor Area Camping Restriction
Forest Order limits camping in the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area.
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.…
Wilderness Area Restrictions - Siskiyou , Marble Mountain, and Russian Wilderness
Storing or leaving unattended any equipment, personal property or supplies for a period of more than 24 hours Disposing of debris, garbage, or other waste. Possessing or using a bicycle, wagon, cart, or other mechanized mode of travel. Entering or being in the Siskiyou Wilderness, Marble…
Trinity Alps Wilderness Area Restrictions
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the acts listed in the full order are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area is effective through September 19, 2028.
Road and Driving Conditions
Driving on roads and highways in the National Forests of California can be a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring, and sometimes even hazardous. For current road conditions anywhere in California, call 1-800-427-7623 or visit the Cal Trans web site.
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
There are No current Fire restrictions in placeFire Restrictions Have Been Lifted on the Modoc National Forest on September 28, 2025 - Fall is here, and cooler weather conditions have allowed the Modoc National Forest fire restrictions were lifted at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025. This…
Siskiyou Crest Seasonal Safety Closure
The following acts are prohibited within the Siskiyou Crest Vehicle Closure Area (the Area) along the Siskiyou Crest from Mount Ashland to Siskiyou Peak, as described in and illustrated on Exhibit A in Forest Order No. 24-05-10.Using a motorized vehicle including an over-the-snow vehicle off…
Wilderness Area Restrictions
To protect natural resources, the following are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness, Siskiyou Wilderness, Marble Mountain Wilderness, and Russian Wilderness Areas. Leaving unnattended property for more than 24 hoursDumping trash or waste.Using bicycles or other vehicles.Group use over…
Camping Stay Limitations
Camping restrictions on the Klamath National Forest are :Camping in any one location for more than 14 consecutive daysWithin the Klamath National Forest for more than 30 days per calendar year
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
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.…
Fremont-Winema National Forest 14 Day Stay Limit
Camping or otherwise occupying any location on the Fremont-Winema National Forest for a period longer than 14 calendar days, and/or for more than 28 days total during a calendar year is prohibited. [36 CFR 261.58(a)].
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