Jane's Reservoir Campground
This campground, located some 30 miles north of Alturas along Crowder Flat Road should be known for it's true beauty and solitude. The campground circles the south-eastern section of the lake. A dirt boat-ramp is located just to the north of the entrance road. No drinking water is supplied at this campground.
More like this: first-come in California · free in California · tent only in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No fee. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Facilities open as weather permits; usually mid-May to late October |
| Forest | Modoc National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are not accepted. |
| Fees | No fee. |
| Rules | Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dog. Garbage service is not provided. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave. Camping limit 14 days. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 41.8798° N, 120.7640° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMowitz Rx
16 mi from the campground
- PrescribedMitten Springs Rx
37 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 ↗ | 24.2 mi |
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Adventures with Jane - Senator Wash North Shore
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 Jane's Reservoir Campground?
No. Jane's Reservoir 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 Jane's Reservoir Campground?
Nothing. Jane's Reservoir Campground is listed as free. No fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Jane's Reservoir Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season Facilities open as weather permits; usually mid-May to late October.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Jane's Reservoir Campground?
Jane's Reservoir Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Jane's Reservoir Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Dog Lake Campground (14.4 mi), Drews Creek Campground (19.1 mi, first-come), and Lassen Creek Campground (24.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby