Parks in Alturas, California

The Modoc National Forest offers over one and a half million acres for your enjoyment, relaxation, and exploration. Within a seven-hour drive from the Bay Area, you can experience the solitude of t... More on Fs.fed.us

The Modoc National Forest offers outstanding camping, fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing and backpacking. Medicine Lake, a 600-acre, natural alpine lake at 6,700 feet elevation, is a major drawi... More on LLBean.com

This OHV area on the flats of eastern NM is enlivened by a small mound that gives OHV drivers a little verticality to spice up ... More on recreation.gov

Protected habitat for the Lahontan cutthroat trout, a threatened species. Area includes most of the Mahogany Creek drainage above Summer Camp Creek. No fishing allowed but ... More on recreation.gov

This campground is fairly accessible and has good fishing throughout most of the year. It is also a nice place to take your family. ... More on go_california

Big Sage is a large, shallow reservoir surrounded by juniper woodland and sagebrush. Established to provide irrigation water, it also offers abundant recreational opportunities. A new boat ramp was constructed in 1997. A campground ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Clear Lake Reservoir is a reservoir in northwestern Modoc County, California in the Modoc National Forest about 40 miles northwest of Alturas. It is formed by Clear Lake Dam on the Lost River and has a capacity of 527,000 acre-feet. ... More on AnglerWeb.com

The Alturas resource area encompasses a panorama of diversity, from evergreen forests to rocky lava flows to high desert plains. The recreational opportunities are as varied as the landscape. The visitor can camp in remote settings, ... More on Epinions.com

Print Page News Release For Release: Sept. 21, 2006 Contact: Jeff Fontana (530) 252-5332 CA-N-06-90 BLM Alturas Field Office Accepts Land Donation at Timbered Crater The Bureau of Land Management's... More on Blm.gov

The Timbered Crater Wilderness Study Area is an outstanding showcase for the geology of extinct volcanic craters. The alternating depressions and buttes are dominated by a 500-foot butte at the rim... More on Epinions.com

On an isolated spur of the Cascade Range you'll find the Warner Mountains and the South Warner Wilderness, which stretches about 18 miles long and 8 miles wide. Elevations vary from 5,800 feet at Clear Lake near the southwest boundary ... More on Epinions.com

The 7,000 acre refuge protects Canada geese, ducks, cranes and swans. More on Visitcalifornia.com

This 7,000+ acre refuge protects Canada geese, ducks, cranes and swans. The Pit River, fed by snowmelt from the Warner Mountains, creates an oasis for wildlife within the Refuge. There are opportun... More on Discover America