Pepperdine Campground
Formerly used as a family camp and a horse camp, the horse corrals are now located at the Pepperdine Equestrian Campground. The family campsites are mostly shaded and enjoy serene surroundings for an enjoyable camping experience. The Summit Trail begins here and heads south into the South Warner Wilderness. No wilderness permits are required however, if you plan to use a camp or backpack stove or charcoal barbeque or have a campfire outside the developed campground, you will need a current California Campfire Permit.
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 July 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 | 41.4503° N, 120.2408° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMowitz Rx
42 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 37.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Trails nearby
- 0.2 miSummit Trail ↗22.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.5 miOwl Creek Trail ↗17.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.5 miTom Smith Cabin Trail ↗0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.5 miUpper Cottonwood Trail2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miPepperdine Trailhead ↗Modoc National Forest · Season Facilities open as weather permits; usually early July 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
Modoc National Forest begins about 2.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.8 miModoc National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,023,026 acres
- 2.9 miSouth Warner Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 70,206 acres
- 12.7 miModoc National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 7,169 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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pepperdine Campground?
No. Pepperdine 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 Pepperdine Campground?
$15/single campsite per day with a maximum of 2 vehicles.
Source: Forest Service
Is Pepperdine Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season Facilities open as weather permits; usually early July to late October.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Pepperdine Campground?
Pepperdine Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Pepperdine Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Pepperdine Equestrian Campground (under 0.1 mi, first-come), Stough Reservoir Campground (7.8 mi, first-come), and Soup Springs Campground (9.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby