Glamping in Davis Creek, California offers access to the diverse landscapes of the Modoc National Forest, with elevations ranging from 4,500 to 9,000 feet across the region. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures typically ranging from 70-90°F during the day and cooling significantly at night. Winter access becomes limited as many forest roads close due to snow accumulation.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Blue Lake Campground provides excellent crawdad fishing that remains productive throughout the season. According to one visitor, "The trout fishing is mediocre but can be good at times. The crawdad fishing is really the ticket however, lots of them and they are big."
Wildlife viewing: The trail system at Blue Lake Campground Group Site offers exceptional wildlife observation areas. "My wife and I stay here quite often. It is a nice campground on a beautiful lake. There is a trail that circumnavigates the entire shoreline and is some of the best birding on the Modoc National Forest," notes one regular camper.
Hammock relaxation: The mature trees at Blue Lake Campground create ideal hammock setup locations. A camper reports, "So many beautiful trees in the campground and plenty of places to hang a hammock. We stayed for a long weekend, deer were plentiful and it was a perfect spot to enjoy nature."
What campers like
Free accommodations: Lower Rush Creek Campground provides cost-free glamping options with basic amenities. As one camper states, "It was great. For a free campground it has space, bathrooms, and trash bins. You can't ask for me from a free spot than this! It was chilly even in June."
Privacy options: Lower Rush Creek Campground offers different site configurations for varied privacy preferences. "The front part of the camp ground has drive in sites and across the bridge, over the creek, there were a handful more walk up sites that were nicely shaded and removed," explains a visitor who appreciated the layout.
Easy highway access: Convenient location for travelers passing through the Davis Creek area. One camper notes, "Free usfs camping! Secluded little campground right off 299. Follow directions on Dyrt app as coordinates don't quite take you to the actual campground. There is signage as you turn off 299 but mileage is off."
What you should know
Size restrictions: Vehicle limitations exist at certain campgrounds near Davis Creek. At Mile High Trailer and RV Park, "You need to back in though. Only 6 spots here," while at Lower Rush Creek, one camper advises, "Site #5 fit our 22 foot travel trailer and truck really well. The loop around is tight, but you could probably get through with a 24 or 25 foot trailer if you were careful. I wouldn't try anything bigger than that though."
Water availability: Water systems may be seasonal or non-functional. A Lower Rush Creek visitor reports, "There are water spigots, but no water comes out - we later saw a sign posted saying that the water system was shut off."
Fire regulations: Fire restrictions vary by location and season. "You should be careful to read about fire restrictions in the area, just in case. At the time we were there, you could have fires in designated areas, but please make sure they're out cold when you're done!"
Tips for camping with families
Pest awareness: Lower Rush Creek requires vigilance for ticks during warm months. A family notes, "The creek is small, and access is somewhat hard to get to since it has steep sides on a lot of it. There are quite a few ticks that like the grass near the waters edge too. We were careful and still ended up pulling a few off that night, so use caution."
Temperature preparation: Pack for cooler overnight temperatures even in summer. One camper at Lower Rush Creek Campground mentioned, "It was chilly even in June," indicating the need for warm layers despite seasonal camping.
Base camp potential: Blue Lake serves well for families wanting to explore the broader region. A camper shares, "It is a great base camp for exploring the lake area or the Warner Mountains."
Tips from RVers
Overnight convenience: Mile High Trailer and RV Park offers essential hookups for travelers passing through. An RVer explains, "We were driving through and didn't make it to our next destination due to weather. Making a reservation on the road was easy online. Got our spot number and just pulled in and plugged into the power. Not much here but you get power, water, sewer and trash."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity is restricted in the area. At Lower Rush Creek, a camper notes, "There's little to no Verizon service," which requires advance planning for those needing to stay connected.
Proximity to residences: Some campgrounds lack complete seclusion from local properties. According to one RVer at Lower Rush Creek, "You are within sight of several properties and houses right next to the campground, so it doesn't really feel all that remote or private. Someone ended up cruising up and down the road in the middle of the night with loud engines."
