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West Tionesta

Remote and undeveloped, West Tionesta operates as a dispersed camping area within the US Forest Service system. Campers set up along forest roads without designated sites or facilities, creating their own camping experience in this section of Modoc National Forest. Pets accompany visitors to this backcountry location.

The area requires self-sufficiency since no water, restrooms, or trash collection exists. Campers needing more structured accommodations can consider South Lava Beds, located less than half a mile northwest with established sites.

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Location

Dispersed Camping

West Tionesta is located in California

Coordinates

41.65884206 N
121.4116785 W

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Connectivity

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Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 3/15/26
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
AT&T
No Coverage

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Dispersed
Group

Features

For Campers

Phone Service
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

2 hrs 18 min from Medford, OR
2 hrs 36 min from Redding, CA
2 hrs 44 min from Grants Pass, OR

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Laura M.

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Reviewed May. 16, 2023

Desolate

Another one of these Dyrt campsites with zero info other than the location- thank you to whoever is adding these. This spot is a little further down the road from South Lava Beds, and would be fine, but we decided to keep going and find something a little less surrounded by blackened and burned trees and debris. There are piles of them everywhere, so I don’t know if workers come through here periodically- we didn’t see anybody when we were here on a Sunday. The area is still recovering from a 2020 fire

(Caldwell Fire, I believe).

Good cell reception, to our surprise. Our 26ft Class C had no problems reaching this spot, just take it slow once you leave the paved road. The dirt road is ok but there were a few dips and ruts that we had to go around. This would make a fine spot to stop over at, but it was a little too barren for us to want to stay here.

Month of VisitMay