Emerson Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping
Emerson Campground in CA
FreeOpen 7/5-10/25Stay limit: 14 days
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Setting
Secluded
Emerson is a free campground on the east side of the South Warner Wilderness in Modoc National Forest, with vault toilets and picnic areas but no water. Shaded sites sit back in the trees. Season: early July to late October. 14-day stay limit. Dogs on leash only. Serves as trailhead for the Emerson Trail into the wilderness.
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
- Flat ground is scarce: under a tenth of the terrain within a few hundred yards is level.
- Cole Peak stands 3,183 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles northwest.
- North Fork Emerson Creek runs 0.8 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 39–62°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 56 of 100.
Tree cover46%30m sat. est.