Mill Creek Falls Campground
Located on the edge of the South Warner Wilderness this campground is nestled in the thick pine forests above Jess Valley at the south end of the Warner Mountains. It's easy access makes for a perfect weekend get away.
More like this: first-come in California · tent only in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $15/single campsite per day with a maximum of 2 vehicles. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Facilities open as weather permits; usually early June to late October |
| Forest | Modoc National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are not accepted. |
| Fees | $15/single campsite per day with a maximum of 2 vehicles. |
| Rules | Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dog. Camping limit 14 days. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 41.2767° N, 120.2881° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMowitz Rx
47 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miPoison Flat Trail ↗5.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.2 miMill Creek Falls Trail0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.3 miClear Lake Loop Trail1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.2 miMill Creek South4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.4 miSlide Creek Trail4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.4 miMill Creek North4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.3 miSoup Springs Trailhead ↗Modoc National Forest · Season Facilities open as weather permits; usually early June to late October.
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside South Warner Wilderness.
- inSouth Warner Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 70,206 acres
- 5.3 miModoc National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,023,026 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Jess Valley SchoolhouseBuilding · Likely · 1.4 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mill Creek Falls Campground?
No. Mill Creek Falls Campground is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not accepted. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Mill Creek Falls Campground?
$15/single campsite per day with a maximum of 2 vehicles.
Source: Forest Service
Is Mill Creek Falls Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season Facilities open as weather permits; usually early June to late October.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Mill Creek Falls Campground?
Mill Creek Falls Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Mill Creek Falls Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Soup Springs Campground (2.3 mi, first-come), East Creek Campground (7.2 mi, first-come), and Emerson Campground (7.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby