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Modoc National Forest

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This is a primitive area without facilities.  The boat ramp is gravel and dirt.  There is parking for boat trailers and room for turn around.  Small motor boats and car top boats can launch from Duncan South.

Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dog. Garbage service is not provided. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave.

Duncan Reservoir South Site

4.8 \* Google-rated Campground!  We are NOT your average seasonal RV park.  Nope.  Not at all.  "Boondockers" call us "boondocking with luxury".  We're forested and rustic, yet with super clean bathrooms and showers, and a great swimming pool.  Full hookups and with several site types to choose your level of space and privacy, or if you have extra tents, and with pull- thru choices.  68 acres of trails allow you to unwind, and then head into town if you like for a variety of delicious food from [The Old Merc](https://www.facebook.com/TheOldMerc), [Crumbs](https://www.facebook.com/CrumbsRestaurant/), or [Annies Rendevous Cafe](https://www.facebook.com/rendezvous1962/) - right in McArthur!   

Our beautiful, spacious RV resort campground is between Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta.  We are proudly "worth the drive" and remain committed an amazing experience for our all our customers, and seek to be open, inviting and inclusive to ALL guests!    

We invite you to enjoy our 68 acres of beautiful oak and pine forest lands, offering comfortable, clean resort facilities, spacious full hookup RV campsites of different sizes including many pull-thru, alternative lodging options, streaming Wi-Fi available at every site, a seasonal swimming pool, walking trails with valley/mountain views and more.  Pet friendly!  We are NOT a parking lot campground - you'll be happily surprised with the "elbow room" our campground affords guests!  We are all about the FUN of natural surroundings, and we also like to make ART out in the woods to surprise you!  Our pleasant, helpful staff can't wait to meet you!

 While we are mainly a summer season campground, we offer off-season discounts to month to month guests with winterized RVs, and seek to help out winter travelers as much as possible!

Lassen RV Resort

Shady campsites and a creek running along side make Lower Rush Creek Campground a great getaway destination. Trailers larger than 22 feet are not recommended. In the winter months roads may become soft or impassable. 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.

Lower Rush Creek Campground

The popular Medicine Lake Recreation Area and adjacent Medicine Lake are located in the Medicine Lake Highlands in northeastern California. The Recreation Area is located in the Modoc National Forest at an elevation of 6,770 feet. See also Little Medicine Lake Picnic Area Natural Features: Medicine Lake Recreation Area is nestled along Medicine Lake and mostly sheltered by mature lodgepole pine trees but can be windy at times. The Recreation Area lies adjacent to the Medicine Lake Lava Flow which is accessible by a short hike. The Glass Mtn. and Burnt Lava Flow Geologic Areas are located within a 15-minute drive. Recreation : The Medicine Lake Recreation Area offers camping, boating, fishing and swimming. The adjacent Day Use Areas accommodate boating with a concrete boat ramp and dock. Swimming is available in a designated swimming area next to the Picnic Area. Hiking and mountain biking are available on trails originating in the Recreation Area. The longest of these trails is the trail up Little Mt Hoffman. In summer a boat dock is available at the launch ramp. There is no fishing or swimming in the vacinity of the dock or ramp. Ample trailer parking is available. Medicine Lake has specific rules for skiing and use of power boats. Rules are subject to change depending on conditions. Please chek the rules posted on the bulletin board each time you boat on Medicine Lake. Facilities : The Medicine Lake Recreation Area is comprised of four campgrounds; Medicine, A.H. Hogue, Hemlock and Headquarters Campgrounds. Nearby the campgrounds are Picnic Area and Boat Launch sites. Campsites vary between somewhat rugged with limited parking space to larger areas suitable for recreation vehicles. Facilities include vault toilets, water hydrants and garbage dumpsters. Campsites include a picnic table, fire ring and a barbeque grill. There are a total of 75 campsites throughout the four campgrounds. Fifteen of these sites are available for advanced reservations and located within the Medicine and A.H. Hogue Campgrounds. Nearby Attractions : Nearby are a few other federal sites with interesting features. The Lava Beds National Monument is located within a half-hour drive and includes lava caves and tubes. The Tulelake National Wildlife Refuge is located within an hour's drive where many types of migratory waterfowl can be viewed

Medicine Lake Campground

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Plum Valley Campground

Description : Located on the Upper McCloud River at an elevation of 3800 feet, this is a small undeveloped camping area with 8 user-created sites and a vault toilet. No drinking water. No fee. Features : Algoma is the terminus of the McCloud River Trail, a distance of 12 miles from Lower Falls. This area receives less traffic than the more popular McCloud River Loop, offering a quieter riverside camping experience.

Algoma Campground

Stough Reservoir Campground is only 1 mile off Hwy 299 on a gravel road. At 6,200 feet it provides relief from the heat of the valleys on either side. Small trailers and motorhomes will find access and turn-arounds manageable. The reservoir is small but is kept stocked by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Water is provided and campsites sit away from the shore with nice views of the reservoir. Stough Reservoir is Number 4 on the Basin & Range Birding Trail. Bring you camera and binoculars and expect to see Prairie Falcons, Rufous Hummingbirds and Wild Turkeys.

Stough Reservoir Campground

Lassen is a lovely little campground near the obsidian mines. It is currently under discussion for decommissioning. This is open area camping as there are no designated camp-sites. FRock fire rings are located throughout the area.

Lassen Creek Campground

Description : At an elevation of 3700 feet, this is one of two developed campgrounds on the Upper McCloud River. There are 27 sites with tables and fire rings, vault toilets, and piped drinking water. Suitable for tents and larger RV's or trailers. Double sites for large families or small groups. 14 day limit. $15 per night. No reservations. Features : The Upper McCloud River is one of the primary attractions in the area. In addition to swimming and fishing, there is 15 miles of river-side trail to explore. Cattle Camp Swimming Hole is a Day Use Area, no Camping. Please do not dam up the river with rocks, this prevents the natural flow of the McCloud River and encourages algae growth in the swimming hole when the water is low. 

Cattle Camp Campground

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There aren’t any major campgrounds in San Francisco itself, as you may expect, though Half Moon Bay State Beach is just south of the city, near San Mateo, CA. If you’re traveling north up the coast, you’ll find the Point Reyes National Seashore to your liking. There is only one campground with 14 sites, however. There are no RV or car-accessible spots, and all campsites are tent-only and walk-in. If you’re looking for the best camping near San Francisco, Point Reyes is probably still your most convenient option.

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THE BEST Dispersed CAMPING NEARModoc National Forest, California

Top Modoc National Forest Dispersed Campgrounds

Duncan Reservoir South Site

Lassen RV Resort

Lower Rush Creek Campground

Medicine Lake Campground

Modoc Camp

Plum Valley Campground

Algoma Campground

Stough Reservoir Campground

Lassen Creek Campground

Cattle Camp Campground

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