Emerson Campground

Free camping

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Modoc National Forest Fees: No fee. Season: Facilities open as weather permits; usually early July to late October. Reservations: Reservations are not accepted. All sites are first come, first served. Located on the east side of the South Warner Wilderness, this campground and picnic area also serve as the staging area for the Emerson Trail into the wilderness. This free campground is fairly secluded due to the narrow, steep, rough, dirt access road. Campsites are mostly shady and set back from the parking area in the trees. There is no water at Emerson Campground. Rules: Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires 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. Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/modoc/recarea/?recid=71288 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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