Howard's Gulch Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping in California

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Howard's Gulch Campground in CA

Public Land
4,731 ft
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Signed for designated sites only

Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.

Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.

Situated in a gulch 4 miles north of Highway 139 near Canby, Howard's Gulch offers camping in Modoc National Forest's Devil's Garden Ranger District. The campground features vault toilets, a short nature-viewing trail, and access to the Highway 139 Auto Tour and interpretive sites. Potable water is currently unavailable. Campsites cost $15 per night with an additional $5 per vehicle; maximum 14-day stay. Facilities typically open mid-May through late October.

Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026

The road in has not been measured -- unknown, not bad.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. Washington Mountain stands 581 ft above the site, 1.6 miles south. The nearest town, Alturas, is 22 mi off.

September normals 45–78°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Est. Tree Cover28%30m sat. est.
Nearby Spots
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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?