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Cedar Pass Campground

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Cedar Pass Campground is located near Alturas in the Modoc National Forest. The area features flat terrain with scattered trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge and Lava Beds National Monument.

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Location

Cedar Pass Campground is located in California

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Coordinates

41.56000099 N
120.29400028 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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2 Reviews

Reviewed May. 16, 2023

Great and Free

Sweet little free USFS campground that is open (previous review and Google maps list this as permanently closed). Campground is free and first come first serve. It’s very basic- there are picnic benches and fire pits at each site, as well as several pit toilets throughout the campground, but otherwise there are no services. There’s no host and no trash service and the sites aren’t even marked or numbered. 

The Verizon phone had basically no service, just some sporadic in and out, but practically unusable. The cell booster didn’t help. The ATT phone has some service, not great, but usable for texting and light browsing. 

The creek runs right through the campground and some of the sites are just right on the water. The sound of the creek drowns out most of the noise from the road (except for the big trucks), so you have the perfect scenario of easy access from the road but not much road noise. There were no other campers when we stayed here on a Saturday in mid May. One person was here to walk her dogs for a bit but otherwise we had the whole place to ourselves. There was still some snow on the ground and it looks like there’s a second entrance to the east but that road was blocked by snow. The website says that the vehicle limit is 17ft, but I’m not sure why. We had plenty of room for our 26ft class c. I could see large class As or 5th wheels having trouble navigating the narrow forest roads.

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  • Review photo of Cedar Pass Campground by Laura M., May 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Cedar Pass Campground by Laura M., May 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Cedar Pass Campground by Laura M., May 16, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Cedar Pass Campground?

    Cedar Pass Campground allows vehicles up to 17 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Cedar Pass Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Cedar Pass Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Cedar Pass Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Cedar Pass Campground does not have wifi.