Ash Creek Campground
The low elevation for the Ash Creek Campground allows it to open earlier in the season than others at higher elevations. Fishing is always good at Ash Creek as it is stocked by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. There are lots of good spots for fly fishing within walking distance of the campground. 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. Located just past Ash Creek Campground is the Red Tail Rim Trail south trailhead. This trail is open to equestrian, mountain biking and foot travel.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No fee |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Modoc National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are not accepted. |
| Fees | No fee |
| Rules | Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires (if allowed) each day. Please take all trash, garbage and dog droppings with you when you leave. Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dog. Camping limit 14 days. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 41.1614° N, 120.8281° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMowitz Rx
39 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Reliable RV ↗ | 53.7 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 10.6 miRed Tail Rim Trail North Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 2.4 miRed Tail Rim Trail ↗19.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.4 miRed Tail Rim Trail South Trailhead ↗Modoc National Forest · Season Facilities open as weather and road conditions permit; 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 Modoc National Forest.
- inModoc 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
On the National Register nearby
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Ash Creek Campground?
No. Ash Creek 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 Ash Creek Campground?
Nothing. Ash Creek Campground is listed as free. No fee
Source: Forest Service
Is Ash Creek Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Ash Creek Campground?
Ash Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Ash Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lower Rush Creek Campground (9.5 mi, first-come), Willow Creek Campground (10.2 mi, first-come), and Howard's Gulch Campground (23.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby