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.
Mt Shasta KOA Kampground
900 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta CA 96067; 1-800-562-3617;
The legendary Mount Shasta presides over this scenic alpine campground. Clean air, pure water and cool nights
create an idyllic camping experience. Tent and RV sites, Cabins, too.
Mt Shasta Ski Park
104 Mount Shasta Avenue, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067; 530-926-8600;
Park Website;
3 triple chairs, 1 rope tow lift, 1 conveyor lift
32 trails cross 425 acres of skiable terrain, Mt Shasta sees 275 inches annual snowfall. Nordic Center.
Modoc National Wildlife Refuge - Alturas CA
Fed by snowmelt from the Warner Mountains, the Pit River creates an oasis for wildlife in the high desert of northeastern California.
One in a chain of National wildlife refuges along the Pacific Flyway extending from Alaska to Mexico,
this spot is an important resting and feeding area for migratory birds.
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.
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.
Tour Klamath National Forest
1,700,000-acres federal forest reserve in Siskiyou County (CA) and Jackson County (OR).
In the lower elevations, you'll find park-like stands of Ponderosa Pine trees, while in the
higher elevations, the Douglas fir, sub-alpine fir and mixed conifer stands beg to be explored.
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.
Tour Pacific Crest Trail PCT
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is the jewel in the crown of America’s scenic trails, spanning 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada.
Hikers cross the beauty of the desert, glaciated expanses of the Sierra Nevada,
and provides commanding vistas of volcanic peaks and glaciers in the Cascade Range.
The trail also passes through historic mining sites and evidence of human’s endless quest
for natural resources.