3.7720 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Early season opening...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Early season opening...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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41.1614, -120.8281
Anglers chasing CDFW-stocked trout will find casting spots right at camp. The lower elevation opens earlier than surrounding Modoc sites, summer days stay in the 70s-80s, and five sites spaced for privacy rarely fill. Mountain bikers can access the 22-mile Red Tail Rim Trail with
The vault toilets have drawn 'health hazard' complaints involving bat and rat debris, and a boil water advisory is currently active, meaning all water must be packed in and treated. Rigs longer than a compact truck camper will have real trouble with the small, unlevel, no-pull-th
Reference information about Ash Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The low elevation for the Ash Creek Campground allows it to open earlier in the season than others at higher elevations. Fishing is always good at Ash Creek as it is stocked by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. There are lots of good spots for fly fishing within walking distance of the campground.</p><p>Please do not create resource damage by driving on soft roads or saturated soil. Remember the weather can change quickly and you do not want to be unprepared for extreme conditions. There is a boil water advisory.</p><p>Located just past Ash Creek Campground is the Red Tail Rim Trail south trailhead. This trail is open to equestrian, mountain biking and foot travel. The trail is around 22 miles in length and its north trailhead is along highway 299 north of Canby.</p>
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Summer brings the most reliable conditions: sunny days in the 70s and 80s, nights dropping into the 40s and 50s. Early mornings and evenings fish best when water levels hold steady and insects hatch. The lower elevation means you can camp here earlier in spring than at higher Modoc sites, though early spring weather stays unpredictable. Late summer brings fire restrictions. Weekends see more campers, but crowds never approach what you'd find at reservoir campgrounds.
Summer has most reliable conditions (70s–80s days); best season for fishing and camping.
Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires (if allowed) each day. Please take all trash, garbage and dog droppings with you when you leave.
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