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Welcome to Modoc

Local Features
Alturas * Goose Lake * Lassen County * Lava Beds N.M. * Modoc N.F. * Mt Shasta * Northern Nevada * Shasta Lakes * Surprise Valley * Tule Lake N.W.R. * Yreka *

Exciting high adventure opportunities for exploring, boating, camping, hiking, watersports, weekend retreats and more.

Modoc County covers the quiet, remote northeastern corner of the state. It features an abundance of natural beauty, wilderness, recreational, hunting and fishing adventures.

Alturas Super 8 Motel Downtown Location
Days Inn This AAA approved Alturas Travel Hotel features great amenities such as their Superstart Breakfast, high speed wireless and wired internet access, microwaves, refrigerators, hairdryers, cable TV w/HBO, ESPN, suites available.

Hawaiian Island Getaway One of the most popular tourism destinations in the world is the Hawaiian Islands. Local attractions include touring royal palaces, miles of beautiful beaches and polynesian cultural entertainment venues.

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Lava Beds National Monument
This region has witnessed many violent volcanic eruptions over the last half-million years. Many diverse and fascinating volcanic features now mark the landscape. Park features include more than 700 caves, Native American rock art sites, and historic battlefields. An exciting California high desert adventure.

Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Encompasses 39,116 acres of mostly open water and croplands. Approximately 17,000 acres are leased by farmers under a program administered by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. These crops, together with the waste grain and potatoes from the lease program are a major food source for migrating and wintering waterfowl.

Modoc National Forest
Much of California's remote northeastern corner is included in the Modoc National Forest. There are many mountains, lakes, meadows and significant wetlands here. The area is also rich in wildlife and geological formations. Popular activies include hiking, equestrian trails, fishing and cross-country skiing.

Goose Lake

Goose Lake State Recreation Area is a green and shady lakeside destination of wildlife and wildlife watchers on the Oregon-California border. Its grassy expanse also makes it an inviting place to camp or find boating access. It is home to many species of birds and other wildlife including a large herd of mule deer which spend much of the time in the 48-site campground.

Cedar Pass Snow Park
For people of all ages who enjoy skiing and snowboarding, Cedar Pass is a community sponsored project that offers a warm, small-town atmosphere reminiscent of the early days of skiing. Nordic Skiiers will find trailheads here to backcountry ski trails.

Modoc Adventure Tours
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Calendar of Major Events
Don't missing these local events:
Modoc District Fair - AUG
Fandango Days - [Early July] Alturas
Tule Lake / Butte Valley Fair [1st Weekend after Labor Day]

Shasta Sunset Dinner Train - Mt Shasta CA
Guests take a nostalgic three hour train ride through spectacular scenary featuring elegant dining aboard restored vintage rail cars. Runs on the old McCloud River Railline (built in the 1890s) that connected local sawmills to the Southern Pacific R.R. Special events include the fall Pumpkin Trains and New Years Eve Dinner Train.

Modoc Festivals, Faires & Shows
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Modoc Churches:

LDS Church - LDS Stake
Catholic Church - Diocese

Modoc Civic Groups:

Modoc County CA
Modoc County Genealogy
Modoc JUSD