Can you reserve a site at Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA)?

Yes, Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA).

Are campfires allowed at Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA)?

Campfires are allowed at Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA), California — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

The Blue Lake Campground is situated in the beautiful South Warner Mountains of the Modoc National Forest in a tranquil and remote area of northeastern California. Blue Lake was formed from a massive landslide several thousand years ago. Over time, the land filled up with water from snow melt and rain where blue lake is today. Blue Lake is truly deep blue in color and remains ice cold even during the hotest days of summer! The fishing is great, and there's a 3 mile trail that goes around the entirety of the lake. Come enjoy your National Forest land by visiting the Blue Lake Campground this summer!

Recreation

There is a trail around the lake 3 mile, along with many opportunities to walk and bike around the paved campground roads and boat dock area. There are several wilderness trailheads within 6-15 miles from the site as well. The South Warner Wilderness has many trails to offer a true solitude experience away from the big city. Off-highway -vehcle (OHV) use is also a popular recreation activity in the neighboring area road systems.

Facilities

Water is available most of the summer season from late May-early October. Please call ahead of time and check if the water is potable early in the season! Sometimes it takes a while to get the system up and going for the season.

Natural Features

There are many ice cold mountain streams feeding into and coming out of Blue Lake. The campground is situated in a lower part of the mountains, but the entire campground is surrounded by mountain ridges scattered with ponderosa pine, Jeffrey pine, incense cedar, and aspen trees. There was an intense wildfire that came through the area back in 2003, so many of the hillsides near Blue Lake are in the process of regenerating tree stands. Fortunately, the campground was saved from the fire, so there are plenty of big pine trees for shade!

Nearby Attractions

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 75 people per site
Loops: Horseshoe Loop

Site types

1 Group RV Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, grills.

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1 campsite at Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA)

Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 01:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
Blue Lake Group Site	Horseshoe Loop	Group Rv Area Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	75	🐾

Getting there

Head east from Likley, CA toward the Warner Mountains on Forest Service Road 64 (AKA the "Jess Valley Road") for approximately 8 miles. Take a right/south at the fork in the road towards Blue Lake Campground (still Road 64). You will drive about 7 miles on this road. The turn-off to Blue Lake Campground will be on your right. The campground is about 2 miles from the turn-off. The campground is a one-way loop with the Group Site being at the upper end of the loop adjacent from the Camp Host site past the fee station.

41.14278, -120.28000 · 41°8'34.0"N 120°16'48.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	45	50	55	64	74	84	84	77	65	51	42
Low °F	21	21	24	27	34	40	47	46	39	31	25	20
Precip in	1.9	1.6	1.9	2.4	2.8	1.5	0.4	0.4	0.6	1.1	1.9	2.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA)

Can you reserve a site at Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA)?: Yes, Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA) have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA).
Are campfires allowed at Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA)?: Campfires are allowed at Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Contact

Phone 530-279-8311
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Blue Lake Campground Group Site - Modoc NF (CA)